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Washington, District Of Columbia

Last Reviewed
6th Nov 2024
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Zoning Information

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

Permitted Land Uses

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  • iconAs of right
  • iconSpecial uses

Building Controls

  • iconFar control
  • iconLot 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
  • iconPersonal Services
  • iconRestricted Retail
  • iconGeneral Commercial
  • iconUtility Structures
  • iconMulti Family Dwelling
  • iconParking Garage or Lot
  • 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(sq. m)

    Parking
    		61.80%44817.89
    Parking garage or lot61.80%44817.89
    Industrial
    		0.92%670.27
    Contractors office0.48%345.74
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)0.73%527.55
    Storage and warehouses9.87%7155.48
    Manufacturing4.09%2967.57
    General industrial0.92%670.27
    Residential
    		60.77%44070.09
    Dwellings (unspecified)60.08%43571.89
    Communal housing67.22%48747.16
    Mobile and floating homes0.11%82.93
    Accessory dwelling unit55.15%39991.86
    Multi family dwelling60.75%44057.09
    Single family dwelling60.77%44070.09
    Mechanical
    		0.85%619.95
    Utility structures69.38%50317.54
    Communication towers0.85%619.95
    Agriculture
    		65.90%47791.37
    Agricultural and hunting65.90%47791.37
    Other
    		61.17%44359.34
    Accessory64.41%46713.30
    Temporary uses60.94%44190.86
    Multiple61.17%44359.34
    Retail
    		40.17%29135.19
    Eating and drinking establishments12.32%8934.91
    Restricted retail11.39%8257.10
    Professional services34.87%25286.95
    General retail69.55%50441.06
    Personal services40.17%29135.19
    Community
    		65.86%47761.29
    Medical64.94%47094.77
    Public, quasi-public, and government69.66%50518.37
    Schools and universities69.48%50387.84
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure65.86%47761.29
    Lodging
    		55.75%40427.96
    Hotel/motel38.10%27632.31
    Short term rental55.75%40427.96
    Commercial
    		0.53%386.33
    Professional office2.39%1733.94
    General commercial21.21%15378.28
    Entertainment63.56%46091.01
    Non-retail sales36.98%26819.78
    Automobile related uses68.81%49903.71
    Research and laboratory facilities0.53%386.33