Section 11-E407. SIDE YARD

 

407.1   When a new dwelling, flat, or multiple dwelling is erected that does not share a common division wall with an existing building or a building being constructed together with the new building, it shall have a side yard on each resulting free-standing side.

407.2   A side yard shall not be required along a side street abutting a corner lot in an RF zone.

407.3   A side yard shall not be required for a principal building, however, any side yard provided on any portion of a principal building shall be at least five feet (5 ft.) except as provided in Subtitle E § 407.4.

407.4   In the case of a building existing on or before the effective date of this title, with a non-conforming side yard, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provided, that the width of the existing side yard shall not be decreased; and provided further, that the width of the existing side yard shall be a minimum of two feet (2 ft.).

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).