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Where can I put a residential in Washington, D.C.?

“residential” matches 38 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.

Agricultural (residential and large)

Allowed by right in 6 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
CG-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
CG-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
310AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
77AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-14
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
58AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(1)
Agricultural, both residential and large;

Agricultural use (large or residential, excluding private stable)

Allowed by right in 14 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
17AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
8,150AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-1/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5,089AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-2/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
117AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,146AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-2/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
7AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
86AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,178AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-4/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
47AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
188AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-5/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;
RA-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202(c)
Agricultural – large uses, except for a private stable;

Agricultural – residential uses

Allowed by right in 2 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;

Agricultural – residential uses (except private stable)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;

Agricultural – residential uses (excluding private stable)

Allowed by right in 25 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §202.1(d)
Agricultural – residential uses except for a private stable;

Agricultural, both residential and large

Allowed by right in 11 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
ARTS-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
223AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
CG-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
CG-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
130AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-3A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
642AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-3B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-6A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-6B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
69AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-6B/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
21AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-7A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;
MU-7B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
490AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(b)
Agricultural, both residential and large;

Agriculture, large and residential

Allowed by right in 16 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
StE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-11
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-15
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-16
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-17
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-18
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-8
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;
StE-9
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(a)
Agriculture, large and residential;

Agriculture, residential

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
HE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(a)
Agriculture, residential;
HE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(a)
Agriculture, residential;
HE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(a)
Agriculture, residential;
HE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §410.3(a)
Agriculture, residential;

Apartment house in RF-1 converted from residential building prior to June 26, 2015 (or per Subtitle A §§ 301.9, 301.10, or 301.11) — expansion of structure or units

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 5 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 §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.

Apartment house in RF-2 converted from residential building prior to June 26, 2015 (or per Subtitle A §§ 301.9, 301.10, or 301.11)

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
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.

Conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house not meeting one or more requirements of Subtitle U § 301.2

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 6 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 §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.

Conversion of existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house

Allowed by right in 6 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
BF-2A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31AllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §301.2
301.2 The conversion of an existing non-residential building or structure to an apartment house shall be permitted as a matter of right in any of the RF-1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) The building or structure to be converted is in existence on the property at the time the building permit application for the conversion is accepted as complete by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; and (b) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Conversion of existing residential building (existing prior to May 12, 1958) to an apartment house

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 6 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 §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272ConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.

Conversion of existing residential building (pre-May 12, 1958) to apartment house

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
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.2
320.2 The conversion of an existing residential building existing on the lot prior to May 12, 1958, to an apartment house, or the renovation or expansion of an existing apartment house deemed a conforming use pursuant to Subtitle U § 301.4 that increases the number of units, shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions: (a) The building to be converted or expanded is in existence on the property at the time the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs accepts as complete the building permit application for the conversion or expansion; (b) The fourth (4th) dwelling unit and every additional even number dwelling unit thereafter shall be subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Chapter 10, Inclusionary Zoning, including the set aside requirement set forth at Subtitle C § 1003.10; and City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-6 (c) There shall be a minimum of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.) of land area per each existing and new dwelling unit.

Conversion of non-residential building or other structure to apartment house not meeting one or more requirements of Subtitle U § 301.2

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
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Expansion of apartment house converted from non-residential building prior to June 26, 2015

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 5 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 §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272ConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Expansion of apartment house converted from non-residential building prior to June 26, 2015 (structural or increased units)

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
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Expansion of apartment house in RF-3 converted from non-residential building prior to June 26, 2015

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
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §320.3
320.3 The conversion of a non-residential building or other structure to an apartment house and not compliant with Subtitle U § 301.2(b), shall be permitted in any of the RF-1 zones if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following provisions: (a) Any addition shall not have a substantially adverse effect on the use or enjoyment of any abutting or adjacent dwelling or property, in particular: (1) The light and air available to neighboring properties shall not be unduly affected; (2) The privacy of use and enjoyment of neighboring properties shall not be unduly compromised; and (3) The conversion and any associated additions, as viewed from the street, alley, and other public way, shall not substantially visually intrude upon the character, scale, and pattern of houses along the subject street or alley; (b) In demonstrating compliance with Subtitle U § 320.3(a), the applicant shall use graphical representations such as plans, photographs, or elevation and section drawings sufficient to represent the relationship of the conversion and any associated addition to adjacent buildings and views from public ways; and (c) The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening, exterior or interior lighting, building materials, or other features for the protection of adjacent or nearby properties, or to maintain the general character of a block.

Principal dwelling unit (residential), by right

Allowed by right in 38 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-10
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
133AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-10/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-10/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
310AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
77AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-14
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
58AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-2/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
7AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-3A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
642AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-3B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
3,698AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
38AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/CAP/CHC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/CHC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
211AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
30AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
52AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-4/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-5A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
489AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-5A/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
54AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-5A/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-5B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
34AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-6A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-6B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
69AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-6B/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
21AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-7A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-7B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
490AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-7B/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
18AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-8A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-8B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
20AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-8B/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
76AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-9A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-9B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
66AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;
MU-9B/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §201.1(a)
A principal dwelling unit shall be permitted as follows: (1) In the R-Use Groups A and D, the principal dwelling unit shall be in a detached building; (2) In the R-Use Group B, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached or semi-detached building and (3) In the R-Use Group C, the principal dwelling unit may be in either a detached, semi-detached, or row building;

Residential

Allowed by right in 40 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
HE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(m)
Residential;
HE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(m)
Residential;
HE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §410.3(m)
Residential;
HE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §410.3(m)
Residential;
NMU-3A/MW
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/CC1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/CC2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/CP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
59AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
96AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
36AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
62AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/TK
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-4/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-5A/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-5A/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
13AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-5A/PAE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-5A/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-6B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-7B/ES
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-7B/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
129AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-7B/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-7B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
NMU-8B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(o)
Residential;
StE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-11
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-15
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-16
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-17
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-18
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-8
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;
StE-9
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(u)
Residential;

Residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
935AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);
PDR-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);
PDR-1/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);
PDR-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
154AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);

Residential flat

Allowed by right in 11 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
17AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5,089AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-2/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
117AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,146AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-2/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
7AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
86AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1,178AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-4/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
47AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
188AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-5/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RA-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 3 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
RA-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
8,150ConditionalSubtitle U §421.1
421.1 In any of the RA-1 zones, all new residential developments, except those comprising all one- family detached and semi-detached dwellings, shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as special exceptions pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, in accordance with the standards and requirements in this section.
RA-1/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9ConditionalSubtitle U §421.1
421.1 In any of the RA-1 zones, all new residential developments, except those comprising all one- family detached and semi-detached dwellings, shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as special exceptions pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, in accordance with the standards and requirements in this section.
RA-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §421.1
421.1 In any of the RA-1 zones, all new residential developments, except those comprising all one- family detached and semi-detached dwellings, shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as special exceptions pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, in accordance with the standards and requirements in this section.

Residential flats

Allowed by right in 9 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
BF-2A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
BF-2B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §301.1(b)
Residential uses with a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot as follows: TABLE U § 301.1(b) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNITS: Number of Principal Dwelling RF Zone Units RF-1 2 RF-4 3 RF-5 4 (c) A permitted principal dwelling unit within an accessory building subject to the following conditions of: (1) The accessory building was in existence on January 1, 2013; (2) No expansion or addition may be made to the accessory building to accommodate an apartment except as a special exception; (3) There shall be permanent access to the accessory building dwelling from a dedicated and improved right of way; and (4) Permanent access shall be provided by one (1) of the following: (A) An easement for a permanent passage, open to the sky, no narrower than eight feet (8 ft.) in width, and extending from the accessory building to a public street through a side setback recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-1 (B) Through an improved public alley with a minimum width of twenty-four feet (24 ft.) that connects to a public street; or (C) On an improved alley no less than fifteen feet (15 ft.) in width and within a distance of three hundred (300) linear feet of a public street; (d) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not have a roof deck; (e) An accessory building constructed as a matter-of-right after January 1, 2013, and that is located within a required setback shall not be used as, or converted to, a dwelling unit for a period of five (5) years after the approval of the building permit for the accessory building, unless approved as a special exception; (f) An accessory building that houses a principal dwelling unit shall not be used simultaneously for any accessory use other than as a private vehicle garage for a dwelling unit on the lot, storage, or as an artist studio; and (g) Any proposed expansion of an accessory building for residential purposes shall be permitted only as a special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle X, and shall be evaluated against the standards of this section. (h) A boarding house subject to the following conditions: (1) No more than eight (8) total persons shall live on the premises; (2) Accommodations are not provided to transient guests who stay less than ninety (90) days at the premises; (3) No sign is displayed on the premises; (4) No advertisement is displayed or published on or off the premises holding out the establishment to be a hotel, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast, private club, tourist home, guest house, or other transient accommodation; and (5) Cooking facilities are not provided in any individual unit; (i) Community Residence Facility for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing Community Residence Facility for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; (j) A corner store use subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 254; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 3-2 (k) Any uses permitted within a District of Columbia former public school building subject to the matter-of-right conditions of Subtitle U § 252; (l) Medical care uses; (m) A multiple dwelling in Squares 2580, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2584, 2586W, 2587, or 2589, in existence as of December 14, 2015 with a valid certificate of occupancy, or a building permit application for a multiple dwelling that was officially accepted by DCRA as being complete prior to December 14, 2015, provided that the multiple dwelling shall not be expanded in gross floor area, lot occupancy, number of stories, building height, penthouse or rooftop structure height, or number of units. Said multiple dwelling, however, may be repaired, renovated, remodeled, or structurally altered; (n) Child/elderly development center located in a building that was built as a place of worship and that has been used continuously as a place of worship since it was built; (o) Child/elderly development center or adult day treatment facility, provided, that the use shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) individuals, not including staff; and (p) Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.

Residential use – artist studio apartment unit

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
41AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(2)
An apartment unit that is integrated with and accessory to an artist studio, provided that occupancy of the apartment shall be limited to the artist using the studio portion of the premises and the household of the artist; and (3) A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);

Residential use – caretaker/watchman/janitor apartment unit

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
41AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(1)
An apartment unit for the use of a caretaker, watchman, or janitor employed on the premises;

Residential use – dwelling existing on May 12, 1958

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
41AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);

Residential use: apartment unit for caretaker, watchman, or janitor employed on premises

Allowed by right in 2 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
165AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(1)
An apartment unit for the use of a caretaker, watchman, or janitor employed on the premises;
PDR-4/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(1)
An apartment unit for the use of a caretaker, watchman, or janitor employed on the premises;

Residential use: apartment unit integrated with and accessory to an artist studio

Allowed by right in 2 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
165AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(2)
An apartment unit that is integrated with and accessory to an artist studio, provided that occupancy of the apartment shall be limited to the artist using the studio portion of the premises and the household of the artist; and (3) A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);
PDR-4/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(2)
An apartment unit that is integrated with and accessory to an artist studio, provided that occupancy of the apartment shall be limited to the artist using the studio portion of the premises and the household of the artist; and (3) A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);

Residential use: dwelling existing on May 12, 1958

Allowed by right in 2 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
165AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);
PDR-4/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(w)(3)
A residential dwelling existing on May 12, 1958, provided, any addition to or enlargement of the dwelling shall not result in a lot occupancy of greater than sixty percent (60%);

Residential – Multiple dwelling

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
D-1-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
60AllowedSubtitle I §301.1
301.1 The provision of residential use is required in a D zone with an “R”-suffix.

Short-Term Rental (STR) as accessory use to principal residential use

Allowed by right in 44 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
HE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle K §414.3
414.3 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the HE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).
HE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5AllowedSubtitle K §414.3
414.3 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the HE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).
HE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §414.3
414.3 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the HE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).
HE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §414.3
414.3 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the HE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(f)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (g) Other accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in R zones under the provisions of this section shall be permitted; including one (1) sale in the nature of a yard sale, garage sale, or home sales party may be held at a dwelling unit during a twelve (12) month period. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-02 published at 64 DCR 7259 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020).
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(f)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (g) Other accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in R zones under the provisions of this section shall be permitted; including one (1) sale in the nature of a yard sale, garage sale, or home sales party may be held at a dwelling unit during a twelve (12) month period. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-02 published at 64 DCR 7259 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020).
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(f)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (g) Other accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in R zones under the provisions of this section shall be permitted; including one (1) sale in the nature of a yard sale, garage sale, or home sales party may be held at a dwelling unit during a twelve (12) month period. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-02 published at 64 DCR 7259 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020).
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(f)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (g) Other accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to the uses permitted in R zones under the provisions of this section shall be permitted; including one (1) sale in the nature of a yard sale, garage sale, or home sales party may be held at a dwelling unit during a twelve (12) month period. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-02 published at 64 DCR 7259 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020).
NMU-3A/MW
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/CC1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/CC2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/CP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
59AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
96AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
36AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
62AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/TK
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-4/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-5A/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-5A/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
13AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-5A/PAE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-5A/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-6B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-7B/ES
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-7B/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
129AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-7B/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-7B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
NMU-8B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6003.1(r)
Short-Term Rental as an accessory use to a principal residential use; and (s) Transportation infrastructure. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR (August 25, 2023) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-11
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-15
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-16
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-17
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-18
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-8
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]
StE-9
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §616.2
616.2 Short-Term Rental shall be permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use in the StE zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 12-08C published at 67 DCR 1534 (February 14, 2020); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-15 published at 67 DCR 1543 (February 14, 2020). 617 PREFERRED USES (StE) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Youth Residential Care Home

Allowed by right in 8 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NHR
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-04 published at 64 DCR 7264 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-20 published at 65 DCR 6596 (June 15, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).
NYE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
6AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-04 published at 64 DCR 7264 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-20 published at 65 DCR 6596 (June 15, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §320.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for nine (9) to fifteen (15) persons not including resident supervisor or staff and their families subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations.
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §320.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for nine (9) to fifteen (15) persons not including resident supervisor or staff and their families subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations.
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §320.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for nine (9) to fifteen (15) persons not including resident supervisor or staff and their families subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations.
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §320.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for nine (9) to fifteen (15) persons not including resident supervisor or staff and their families subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations.
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §320.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for nine (9) to fifteen (15) persons not including resident supervisor or staff and their families subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations.
USN
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §515.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-04 published at 64 DCR 7264 (July 28, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 17-20 published at 65 DCR 6596 (June 15, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).

Youth Residential Care Home (16 to 25 persons)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 6 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
CG-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29ConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
CG-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
CG-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
310ConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
77ConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-14
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
58ConditionalSubtitle U §508.1(m)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-02 published at 65 DCR 12148 (November 2, 2018); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).

Youth Residential Care Home (16–25 persons)

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 §504.1(l)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one (1) youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176ConditionalSubtitle U §504.1(l)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one (1) youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99ConditionalSubtitle U §504.1(l)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one (1) youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39ConditionalSubtitle U §504.1(l)
Youth Residential Care Home for sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) There shall be no other lot containing a youth residential care home within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the lot; and (2) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve more than one (1) youth residential care home within five hundred feet (500 ft.) only when the Board finds that the cumulative effect of the facilities will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood because of traffic, noise, or operations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 18-16/19-27-19-27B published at 70 DCR 11297 (August 25, 2023).

Youth Residential Care Home (1–6 persons)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(t)
Youth Residential Care Home for one (1) to six (6) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) In R-Use Group A, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; and (2) In R-Use Groups B and C, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the subject property.
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(t)
Youth Residential Care Home for one (1) to six (6) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) In R-Use Group A, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; and (2) In R-Use Groups B and C, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the subject property.
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(t)
Youth Residential Care Home for one (1) to six (6) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) In R-Use Group A, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; and (2) In R-Use Groups B and C, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the subject property.
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §202.1(t)
Youth Residential Care Home for one (1) to six (6) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families: (1) In R-Use Group A, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; and (2) In R-Use Groups B and C, the home may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from any portion of the subject property.

Youth Residential Care Home (up to 6 persons, RA baseline)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §401.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to fifteen (15) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; provided, there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; and (i) A temporary surface parking lot accessory to the Ballpark shall be permitted on Square 767, Lots 44-47 and Square 768, Lots 19-22 in accordance with Subtitle C § 718.
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §401.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to fifteen (15) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; provided, there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; and (i) A temporary surface parking lot accessory to the Ballpark shall be permitted on Square 767, Lots 44-47 and Square 768, Lots 19-22 in accordance with Subtitle C § 718.
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §401.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to fifteen (15) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; provided, there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; and (i) A temporary surface parking lot accessory to the Ballpark shall be permitted on Square 767, Lots 44-47 and Square 768, Lots 19-22 in accordance with Subtitle C § 718.
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §401.1(h)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to fifteen (15) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; provided, there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property; and (i) A temporary surface parking lot accessory to the Ballpark shall be permitted on Square 767, Lots 44-47 and Square 768, Lots 19-22 in accordance with Subtitle C § 718.

Youth Residential Care Home (up to 6 persons, RF baseline)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
MU-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
176AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39AllowedSubtitle U §301.1(p)
Youth Residential Care Home for not more than six (6) persons not including resident supervisors or staff and their families. The facility may accommodate seven (7) to eight (8) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families, provided there shall be no property containing an existing youth residential care home for eight (8) or more persons within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) from, any portion of the subject property.

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