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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 2016 |
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SubTilte 11-C. GENERAL RULES |
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Chapter 11-C7. VEHICLE PARKING |
Section 11-C712. SIZE AND LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS
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712.1 All required parking spaces and parking aisles shall conform to the dimension requirements of this section, except as provided in Subtitle C § 717.
712.2 An automated parking garage is exempt from the requirements of this section.
712.3 At least fifty percent (50%) of the required parking spaces must meet the minimum full-sized parking space standards of Subtitle C § 712.5. All other spaces must meet the minimum compact parking space standards in Subtitle C § 712.6.
712.4 Parking spaces provided on the same lot as a historic resource shall meet the minimum dimensional requirements of Subtitle C § 712.6.
712.5 The minimum dimensions for full-sized parking spaces and aisles are as follows:
TABLE C § 712.5: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR FULL-SIZED PARKING SPACES AND AISLES
Parking Angle
Stall Width
Depth of Stalls Perpendicular to Aisle
One-Way Drive Aisle Width
Two-Way Drive Aisle Width
45o
9 ft.
17.5 ft.
17 ft.
N/A
60o
9 ft.
19 ft.
17 ft.
N/A
90o
9 ft.
18 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
Parallel
22 ft.
8 ft.
12 ft.
20 ft.
712.6 The minimum dimensions for spaces and aisles exclusively for compact parking spaces are as follows:
TABLE C § 712.6: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR COMPACT PARKING SPACES AND AISLES
Parking Angle
Stall Width
Depth of Stalls Perpendicular to Aisle
One-Way Drive Aisle Width
Two-Way Drive Aisle Width
45o
8 ft.
16.5 ft.
16 ft.
N/A
60o
8 ft.
17 ft.
16 ft.
N/A
90o
8 ft.
16 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
Parallel
20 ft.
8 ft.
12 ft.
20 ft.
712.7 All parking spaces and access ways to and from spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance of six feet, six inches (6 ft., 6 in.).
712.8 Above grade parking areas shall be designed so that no vehicle shall project over any lot line, front setback line, or building restriction line.
712.9 Except on a lot that only has one (1) or two (2) dwelling units:
(a) Wheel bumper guards, curbs, guard rails, or screening shall be installed between the property line and the perimeter of the parking area; and
(b) All parking areas and spaces shall be designed and operated so that sufficient access and maneuvering space is available to permit the parking and removal of any vehicle without moving any other vehicle onto public space.
712.10 All individual compact parking spaces shall be clearly labelled as such.