5004. REAR YARD

5004 REAR YARD 5004.1 An accessory building other than a shed may be located within a rear yard in an R zone provided that the accessory building is: (a) Set back at least seven and one-half feet (7.5 ft.) from the centerline of any alley; (b) Not occupying, in combination with all accessory buildings on a lot, more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of a required rear yard; and (c) Set back a minimum of three feet (3 ft.) from a rear lot line, except that no setback shall be required where the rear lot line of the property abuts an alley or street. 5004.2 A shed may be located within a required rear yard of a principal building. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2908 (March 19, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 009494 (September 5, 2025); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 009999 (July 10, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR § 5004