5005. SIDE YARD

5005 SIDE YARD 5005.1 An accessory building other than a shed may be located in a side yard in a R zone, provided that it is removed from the side lot line a distance equal to the required side yard and from the principal building a minimum of ten feet (10 ft.). 5005.2 A shed may be located within a required side yard of a principal building. 5005.3 In the R-1 and R-2 zones, an accessory building other than a shed shall be set back a minimum of three feet (3 ft.) from a side lot line, except that no set back shall be required where the side lot line of the property abuts an alley or street. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2908 (March 19, 2021); 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 § 5005