5004. REAR YARD

REAR YARD 5004.1 An accessory building other than a shed may be located within a rear yard in an RF 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; and (b) Not occupying, in combination with all accessory buildings on a lot, more than thirty percent (thirty percent (30%)) of the area of a required rear yard. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § 5004