Washington, District Of Columbia

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9th Sep 2026
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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconAs of right
  • iconSpecial uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconGeneral Commercial
  • iconUtility Structures
  • iconProfessional Office
  • iconMulti Family Dwelling
  • iconParking Garage or Lot
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconSingle Family Dwelling
  • iconStorage and Warehouses
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconAgricultural and Hunting
  • iconSchools and Universities
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments
  • iconTransportation Facilities and Infrastructure

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(Acres)

    Community
    		69.91%30700.76
    Medical69.82%30663.51
    Public, quasi-public, and government69.89%30691.99
    Schools and universities66.88%29373.67
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure66.24%29090.84
    Lodging
    		7.72%3392.06
    Hotel/motel7.26%3187.02
    Short term rental1.14%501.48
    Commercial
    		69.86%30678.74
    Automobile related uses69.15%30366.80
    Entertainment43.06%18911.25
    General commercial15.83%6953.77
    Non-retail sales5.12%2248.23
    Professional office7.28%3199.00
    Research and laboratory facilities0.59%260.24
    Other
    		69.82%30665.20
    Accessory60.31%26485.22
    Multiple69.50%30524.11
    Temporary uses47.32%20783.15
    Uncategorized0.29%128.62
    Retail
    		69.85%30674.69
    Eating and drinking establishments10.65%4676.74
    General retail37.47%16456.22
    Personal services41.15%18072.28
    Professional services10.20%4478.79
    Restricted retail10.93%4798.17
    Parking
    		66.82%29346.55
    Parking garage or lot66.82%29346.55
    Industrial
    		9.78%4296.11
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)8.53%3747.59
    General industrial5.12%2248.23
    Contractors office0.54%235.63
    Manufacturing1.26%554.74
    Storage and warehouses8.63%3791.61
    Agriculture
    		66.46%29185.38
    Agricultural and hunting66.46%29185.38
    Residential
    		66.88%29371.07
    Accessory dwelling unit61.25%26900.72
    Multi family dwelling mixed use0.28%123.00
    Multi family dwelling28.89%12688.13
    Dwellings (unspecified)66.40%29162.02
    Communal housing61.73%27109.77
    Mobile and floating homes0.11%50.24
    Mechanical
    		66.81%29342.37
    Utility structures66.81%29342.37
    Communication towers0.91%400.34