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“home occupation” matches 32 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.

A home occupation within a floating home

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-11
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §505.2(d)
A home occupation within a floating home.

Home Occupation

Allowed by right in 38 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
CG-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
CG-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
310AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
77AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-14
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
58AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Home Occupation – Business support and technology services

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(a)
Business support and technology services;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(a)
Business support and technology services;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(a)
Business support and technology services;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(a)
Business support and technology services;

Home Occupation – Child development home (up to 6 individuals)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(1)
Child development home, provided no more than two (2) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the child development home;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(1)
Child development home, provided no more than two (2) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the child development home;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(1)
Child development home, provided no more than two (2) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the child development home;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(1)
Child development home, provided no more than two (2) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the child development home;

Home Occupation – Cosmetologist, hair stylist, or barber

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(c)
Cosmetologist, hair stylist, or barber;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(c)
Cosmetologist, hair stylist, or barber;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(c)
Cosmetologist, hair stylist, or barber;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(c)
Cosmetologist, hair stylist, or barber;

Home Occupation – Cottage food business

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(d)
Cottage food business;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(d)
Cottage food business;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(d)
Cottage food business;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(d)
Cottage food business;

Home Occupation – Dressmaking, sewing, and tailoring

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(e)
Dressmaking, sewing, and tailoring;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(e)
Dressmaking, sewing, and tailoring;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(e)
Dressmaking, sewing, and tailoring;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(e)
Dressmaking, sewing, and tailoring;

Home Occupation – Expanded child development home (10–12 individuals age 15 or under)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 4 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Home Occupation – Expanded child development home (7–9 individuals age 15 or under)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(2)
Expanded child development home for between seven (7) and nine (9) individuals fifteen (15) years of age or less; provided: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-15 (A) No more than three (3) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed; (B) A minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 sq. ft.) of floor area per individual is provided including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home; and (C) No more than three hundred and twenty square feet (320 sq. ft.) of the floor area of the dwelling including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(2)
Expanded child development home for between seven (7) and nine (9) individuals fifteen (15) years of age or less; provided: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-15 (A) No more than three (3) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed; (B) A minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 sq. ft.) of floor area per individual is provided including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home; and (C) No more than three hundred and twenty square feet (320 sq. ft.) of the floor area of the dwelling including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(2)
Expanded child development home for between seven (7) and nine (9) individuals fifteen (15) years of age or less; provided: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-15 (A) No more than three (3) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed; (B) A minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 sq. ft.) of floor area per individual is provided including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home; and (C) No more than three hundred and twenty square feet (320 sq. ft.) of the floor area of the dwelling including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(b)(2)
Expanded child development home for between seven (7) and nine (9) individuals fifteen (15) years of age or less; provided: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-15 (A) No more than three (3) persons who are not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed; (B) A minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 sq. ft.) of floor area per individual is provided including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home; and (C) No more than three hundred and twenty square feet (320 sq. ft.) of the floor area of the dwelling including the basement but excluding any accessory structure shall be utilized for the expanded child development home;

Home Occupation – Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and fine arts in home studio

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;

Home Occupation – Home occupation in accessory apartment (up to 6 visitors/clients per day)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.

Home Occupation – Home office of businessperson, non-profit organization, salesperson, or manufacturer's representative

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(g)
Home office of a businessperson, non-profit organization, sales person, or manufacturer's representative; provided, that the dwelling is not used as a gathering point for workers who are on the way to another work site;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(g)
Home office of a businessperson, non-profit organization, sales person, or manufacturer's representative; provided, that the dwelling is not used as a gathering point for workers who are on the way to another work site;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(g)
Home office of a businessperson, non-profit organization, sales person, or manufacturer's representative; provided, that the dwelling is not used as a gathering point for workers who are on the way to another work site;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(g)
Home office of a businessperson, non-profit organization, sales person, or manufacturer's representative; provided, that the dwelling is not used as a gathering point for workers who are on the way to another work site;

Home Occupation – Home office of physician, dentist, or other licensed medical professional

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(h)
Home office of a physician, dentist, or other health care or licensed medical professional; provided, there is no other medical or dental practice on the site;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(h)
Home office of a physician, dentist, or other health care or licensed medical professional; provided, there is no other medical or dental practice on the site;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(h)
Home office of a physician, dentist, or other health care or licensed medical professional; provided, there is no other medical or dental practice on the site;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(h)
Home office of a physician, dentist, or other health care or licensed medical professional; provided, there is no other medical or dental practice on the site;

Home Occupation – Home office of scientist, clergyman, inventor, academician, or other professional

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(i)
Home office of a scientist, clergyman, inventor, academician, licensed health care professional other than one provided for in paragraph (h) of this subsection, or other professional person;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(i)
Home office of a scientist, clergyman, inventor, academician, licensed health care professional other than one provided for in paragraph (h) of this subsection, or other professional person;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(i)
Home office of a scientist, clergyman, inventor, academician, licensed health care professional other than one provided for in paragraph (h) of this subsection, or other professional person;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(i)
Home office of a scientist, clergyman, inventor, academician, licensed health care professional other than one provided for in paragraph (h) of this subsection, or other professional person;

Home Occupation – Lodging (bed and breakfast, 3–4 sleeping rooms, or up to 6 for historic landmark/district)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 4 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6(b)
An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6(b)
An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6(b)
An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6(b)
An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4;

Home Occupation – Lodging (bed and breakfast, up to 2 sleeping rooms)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(j)
Lodging subject to the following conditions: (1) The dwelling shall be owned and occupied as the principal residence of the operator(s); (2) The use shall not be permitted in a multiple dwelling building; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-16 (3) Breakfast shall be the only meal served, and served only to overnight guests; (4) The maximum number of sleeping rooms shall be two (2), except: (A) Pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6(b), the maximum number of sleeping rooms may be increased to four (4); or, in a dwelling that is an historic landmark, or that is located in a historic district and certified by the Historic Preservation Office as contributing to the character of that historic district, the number of sleeping rooms may be increased to six (6); and (B) The number of sleeping rooms permitted as a matter of right or as a special exception as set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced by one (1) for each person who rooms or boards in the dwelling for thirty (30) days or longer; (5) No cooking facilities shall be permitted in any of the rented rooms; and (6) In addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each two (2) sleeping rooms devoted to guest use;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(j)
Lodging subject to the following conditions: (1) The dwelling shall be owned and occupied as the principal residence of the operator(s); (2) The use shall not be permitted in a multiple dwelling building; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-16 (3) Breakfast shall be the only meal served, and served only to overnight guests; (4) The maximum number of sleeping rooms shall be two (2), except: (A) Pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6(b), the maximum number of sleeping rooms may be increased to four (4); or, in a dwelling that is an historic landmark, or that is located in a historic district and certified by the Historic Preservation Office as contributing to the character of that historic district, the number of sleeping rooms may be increased to six (6); and (B) The number of sleeping rooms permitted as a matter of right or as a special exception as set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced by one (1) for each person who rooms or boards in the dwelling for thirty (30) days or longer; (5) No cooking facilities shall be permitted in any of the rented rooms; and (6) In addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each two (2) sleeping rooms devoted to guest use;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(j)
Lodging subject to the following conditions: (1) The dwelling shall be owned and occupied as the principal residence of the operator(s); (2) The use shall not be permitted in a multiple dwelling building; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-16 (3) Breakfast shall be the only meal served, and served only to overnight guests; (4) The maximum number of sleeping rooms shall be two (2), except: (A) Pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6(b), the maximum number of sleeping rooms may be increased to four (4); or, in a dwelling that is an historic landmark, or that is located in a historic district and certified by the Historic Preservation Office as contributing to the character of that historic district, the number of sleeping rooms may be increased to six (6); and (B) The number of sleeping rooms permitted as a matter of right or as a special exception as set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced by one (1) for each person who rooms or boards in the dwelling for thirty (30) days or longer; (5) No cooking facilities shall be permitted in any of the rented rooms; and (6) In addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each two (2) sleeping rooms devoted to guest use;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(j)
Lodging subject to the following conditions: (1) The dwelling shall be owned and occupied as the principal residence of the operator(s); (2) The use shall not be permitted in a multiple dwelling building; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-16 (3) Breakfast shall be the only meal served, and served only to overnight guests; (4) The maximum number of sleeping rooms shall be two (2), except: (A) Pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6(b), the maximum number of sleeping rooms may be increased to four (4); or, in a dwelling that is an historic landmark, or that is located in a historic district and certified by the Historic Preservation Office as contributing to the character of that historic district, the number of sleeping rooms may be increased to six (6); and (B) The number of sleeping rooms permitted as a matter of right or as a special exception as set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced by one (1) for each person who rooms or boards in the dwelling for thirty (30) days or longer; (5) No cooking facilities shall be permitted in any of the rented rooms; and (6) In addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each two (2) sleeping rooms devoted to guest use;

Home Occupation – Practitioner performing a service resulting in creation of a product

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(k)
A practitioner may perform and be paid for a service, even if the service results in the creation of a product;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(k)
A practitioner may perform and be paid for a service, even if the service results in the creation of a product;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(k)
A practitioner may perform and be paid for a service, even if the service results in the creation of a product;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(k)
A practitioner may perform and be paid for a service, even if the service results in the creation of a product;

Home Occupation – Sales directly associated with home occupation (up to 5 yard/garage/home sales per 12-month period)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

Home Occupation – Tutoring and instruction (up to 5 students at one time)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(m)
Tutoring and instruction of not more than five (5) students at any one (1) time, including academic tutoring, dance, languages, culinary arts, and musical instrument and similar activities; and (n) A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(m)
Tutoring and instruction of not more than five (5) students at any one (1) time, including academic tutoring, dance, languages, culinary arts, and musical instrument and similar activities; and (n) A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(m)
Tutoring and instruction of not more than five (5) students at any one (1) time, including academic tutoring, dance, languages, culinary arts, and musical instrument and similar activities; and (n) A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(m)
Tutoring and instruction of not more than five (5) students at any one (1) time, including academic tutoring, dance, languages, culinary arts, and musical instrument and similar activities; and (n) A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.

Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;

Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations (home studio)

Allowed by right in 16 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;

Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations in a home studio

Allowed by right in 8 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(f)
Home crafts, graphic arts, photography, and other fine arts occupations practiced by an individual in a home studio; provided, that no more than sixty percent (60%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the studio;

Home occupation

Allowed by right in 14 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
17AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
8,150AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-1/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5,089AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-2/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
117AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,146AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-2/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
7AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
86AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,178AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-4/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
47AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
188AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-5/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.
RA-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §410.1(e)
A home occupation use subject to the conditions and regulations of a home occupation as defined in Subtitle U § 251, and subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than four (4) clients or visitors per day shall be allowed; and (2) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged or employed in the home occupation; and (f) Other accessory uses buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in RA zones under the provisions of this section; and (g) An accessory community dining room within an apartment house solely for the use of tenants and their guests.

Home occupation (Sumner Road frontage)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 2 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
BF-2A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19ConditionalSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle U §251
251 HOME OCCUPATION USES (R) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Home occupation in an accessory apartment

Allowed by right in 28 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(n)
A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory apartment subject to the following limitations: (1) There shall be no more than six (6) visitors or clients per day; (2) There shall be no related sales; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-17 (3) There shall be no lodging or overnight stays as part of the home occupation.

Sales directly associated with home occupation (6th sale in 12-month period)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 14 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215ConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §251.1(l)(2)
Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

Sales directly associated with home occupation (6th sale in a 12-month period)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 4 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Sales directly associated with home occupation (including yard sales, garage sales, home sales parties – up to 5 per 12-month period)

Allowed by right in 15 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

Sales directly associated with home occupation (including yard sales, garage sales, home sales parties)

Allowed by right in 7 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

Sales directly associated with home occupation (yard sales, garage sales, home sales parties — up to 5 per 12-month period)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

Sales directly associated with home occupation – 6th sale in 12-month period

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 1 district

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514ConditionalSubtitle U §251.6
251.6 A home occupation that is neither permitted nor prohibited in this chapter may be permitted as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, subject to the following conditions: (a) The proposed use and related conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and shall generally comply with the requirements of Subtitle U §§ 251.1 through 251.4, subject to specific findings and conditions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment in each case; (b) An applicant for a home occupation that is permitted by Subtitle U § 251.1 may request the Board of Zoning Adjustment to modify no more than two (2) of the conditions enumerated in Subtitle U §§ 251.3 and 251.4; (c) In no case shall more than two (2) persons who are not residents of the subject home be permitted as employees of the home occupation, and those persons shall not be co- practitioners of the profession; (d) Any request to modify more than two (2) of the requirements found in Subtitle U §§ [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Sales directly associated with the home occupation (including yard/garage/home sales parties)

Allowed by right in 2 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §251.1(l)
Sales, subject to the following conditions: (1) Items sold are directly associated with the home occupation; (2) Five (5) sales in the nature of yard sales, garage sales, or home sales parties may be held at a dwelling as a matter of right during a twelve-month (12-month) period; one (1) additional sale for a total of six (6) may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Subtitle U § 251.6; and (3) General retail sales or sales to customers without appointments shall not be permitted;

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