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Where can I put a two boarders within the principal dwelling in Washington, D.C.?

“two boarders within the principal dwelling” matches 2 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.

Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling

Allowed by right in 28 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-1-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,635AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1-B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,507AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A/CBUT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
221AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
662AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
183AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A/TS/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
22AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1A/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
345AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
71AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
394AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
89AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/SH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
514AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/TS
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-1B/WH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
169AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23,640AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-2/FH
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
11AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
35,416AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2,093AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-1/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
272AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
215AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).
RF-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).

Two boarders within the principal dwelling

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §250.1(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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(b)
Two (2) boarders within the principal dwelling; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 2-14 (c) No more than two (2) car-sharing spaces, neither of which may be a space devoted to required parking; (d) Child development home or elderly day care home subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located in the principal residence of the caregiver; (2) There shall be no more than one (1) sign or display, which shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square inches (144 sq. in.) in area; (3) No stock in trade is kept nor any commodity sold upon the premises; (4) No more than one (1) person who does not reside on the premises may be employed; and (5) No mechanical equipment shall be used except such as is permissible for purely domestic or household purposes; (e) Home Occupation subject to the conditions of Subtitle U § 251; and (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).

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