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Washington, District Of Columbia

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30th Apr 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Washington, DC

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Washington, District Of Columbia?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Washington, District Of Columbia as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Industrial
    9.78%7089.69
    General industrial5.12%3711.35
    Contractors office0.54%389.03
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)8.53%6186.26
    Manufacturing1.26%913.69
    Storage and warehouses8.63%6258.93
    Agriculture
    66.47%48206.13
    Agricultural and hunting66.47%48206.13
    Community
    69.92%50707.92
    Medical69.84%50646.44
    Public, quasi-public, and government69.90%50693.46
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure66.26%48050.23
    Schools and universities66.90%48517.00
    Residential
    66.89%48512.77
    Multi family dwelling mixed use0.28%203.16
    Multi family dwelling28.89%20951.37
    Single family dwelling32.38%23483.43
    Communal housing61.75%44779.86
    Mobile and floating homes0.11%82.93
    Dwellings (unspecified)66.42%48167.71
    Accessory dwelling unit61.27%44434.80
    Lodging
    7.72%5600.33
    Hotel/motel7.25%5261.40
    Short term rental1.14%828.46
    Mechanical
    66.83%48465.34
    Utility structures66.83%48465.34
    Communication towers0.91%660.94
    Commercial
    69.87%50671.55
    Professional office7.28%5281.30
    General commercial18.80%13634.53
    Entertainment43.08%31241.48
    Non-retail sales5.12%3711.35
    Automobile related uses69.16%50156.63
    Research and laboratory facilities0.59%429.63
    Other
    69.90%50695.81
    Accessory60.33%43750.93
    Temporary uses47.34%34331.51
    Multiple69.61%50483.11
    Uncategorized0.29%212.70
    Retail
    69.86%50664.86
    Eating and drinking establishments10.65%7722.18
    Restricted retail10.92%7922.50
    Professional services10.20%7394.02
    General retail37.47%27171.74
    Personal services41.17%29857.05
    Parking
    66.84%48472.21
    Parking garage or lot66.84%48472.21