207. REAR YARD

207 REAR YARD 207.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the minimum required rear yard shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE F § 207.1: MINIMUM REAR YARD Zones Minimum Rear Yard RA-1 20 ft. RA-2 A distance equal to 4 in. per 1 ft. of principal building height, but not less than 15 ft. min. RA-3 A distance equal to 4 in. per 1 ft. of principal building height but not less than 15 ft. min. RA-4 A distance equal to 4 in. per 1 ft. of principal building height but not less than 15 ft. min. RA-5 A distance equal to 3 in. per 1 ft. of principal building height but not less than 12 ft. min. 207.2 In the case of a lot proposed to be used by a public recreation and community center or public library where a rear lot line abuts or adjoins a public open space, recreation area, or reservation, no rear yard shall be required. 207.3 In the case of a building existing on or before May 12, 1958, an extension or addition may be made to the building into the required rear yard; provided, that the extension or addition shall be limited to that portion of the rear yard included in the building area on May 12, 1958. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Apartment (RA) Zones 11-F DCMR § 208