The interactive zoning map allows users to determine the zoning classification for any property in the District. Users can search zoning by specific address, square and lot, parcel, Zoning Commission (ZC) case, or Planned Unit Development (PUD), where applicable. Users can select different layers of data to display on the map, and can print reports for any selected property. Users should note that when searching for a PUD, the ZC case name and ZC case number reflect the most recent case name and case number associated with the PUD. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the zoning map, contact the Office of Zoning at (202) 727-6311 or dcoz@dc.gov.

The DC Office of Zoning (OZ) proudly announces an expansion of its online mapping services with the release of the DCOZ 3D Zoning Map. This new mapping application builds off existing DC Open Datasets and new OZ Zoning data to visualize the District in 3D, providing greater context for proposed development projects and helping enhance Board of Zoning Adjustment and Zoning Commission decisions throughout the District. The 3D Zoning Map was developed to enhance District resident’s understanding, knowledge, and participation in Zoning matters, and help increase transparency in the Zoning process.

A map amendment is a request for a zone change from one zone to another in a specific area of the District. Contains map amendments going back to 2000. New map amendments to this feature class once they are approved by the Zoning Commission and the Order is issued in the DC Register.

District of Columbia zoning map polygons established under the Zoning Regulations of 2016 (ZR16). ZR16 superseded the Zoning Regulations of 1958 (ZR58), effective 9/6/2016. ZR16 has been reorganized further pursuant to Zoning Commission Order 18-16/19-27/19-27A/19-27B (text and map amendment), effective 8/28/2023. ZR16 zoning polygons are updated based on Zoning Commission text and map amendments, when applicable. More information on zoning in DC, the Zoning Commission, or the zoning rules and regulations can be found at https://dcoz.dc.gov/page/structure-zoning-regulations-2016.

This interactive application displays versions of the Official Zoning Map dating from 1924 until the final version of the map prior to the Zoning Regulations of 2016 update.

Overlay Districts are a zoning designation that modifies the basic underlying designation in some specific manner; this is what the Overlay polygons in the Zoning map represent. This layer contains complete theoretical address ranges. Overlay zoning modifies the standards of the base zoning within a defined geographic area. This retired dataset represents the boundaries of the overlay areas under the Zoning Regulations of 1958.Retired 9/27/2019

TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) is a tool to solve the problem that occurs when a landowner owns land in a Zone where development is (or has become) restricted (due to it being designated for Historic Preservation or other municipal use). The landowner can then be compensated by transferring his right to develop to an area where such development is encouraged a TDR Receiving Zone; this is what the TDR polygons in the Zoning map represent. This layer contains complete theoretical address ranges.

Zoning regulations of 1958. These are zoning regulations as they existed until August 2016, when the new zoning regulations of 2016 went into effect. The layer displays the last boundaries listed in the 1958 regulations and is provided for historical and reference purposes only. Explore the new boundaries here, https://maps.dcoz.dc.gov/zr16.

About the BZA - The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) is an independent, quasi-judicial body. It is empowered to grant relief from the strict application of the Zoning Regulations (variances), approve certain uses of land (special exceptions), and hear appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator at DCRA. The Board's five members consist of three Mayoral appointees, a rotating member of the District of Columbia Zoning Commission, and a designated representative of the National Capital Planning Commission. In cases where the Board is performing functions regarding Foreign Mission and Chancery applications, the composition of the Board shall consist of the three Mayoral appointees, the Director of the U.S. National Park Service or his designee, and the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission. About the ZC - The Zoning Commission (ZC) is an independent, quasi-judicial body. Created by the Zoning Act of 1920, as amended, the ZC is charged with preparing, adopting, and subsequently amending the Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map in a means not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital area. Three members of the ZC are residents of the District of Columbia appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The fourth member of the ZC is the Architect of the Capitol (or his/her representative). The fifth ZC member is the Director of the National Park Service (or his/her representative).

This map displays blocks that are part of the RPP program. This map does not necessarily display areas with available RPP parking. Some blocks where residents are eligible for an RPP Permit may have meters or other signage that restrict the usage of RPP Permits.

RPP Permits and Visitor Parking Permits (VPPs) allow parking at green and red RPP zone signs. Please review and follow on-street signage and parking regulations to avoid receiving a citation.

Mobile Roadway Vending Zones in the District (as of October 2019). This map is a guide only. Users should review and follow on-street parking regulations to avoid receiving a citation. Mobile Roadway Vendors (MRVs), frequently referred to as food trucks, are permitted to operate on the public curbside in certain areas of the District. MRV locations are proposed by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Vending Services Division. The Vending Services Division contacts DDOT to establish the zone. ParkDC.com.

The purpose of the design review process is to: Allow for special projects to be approved by the Zoning Commission after a public hearing and a finding of no adverse impact; Recognize that some areas of the District of Columbia warrant special attention due to particular or unique characteristics of an area or project; Permit some projects to voluntarily submit themselves for design review in exchange for flexibility because the project is superior in design but does not need extra density; Promote high-quality, contextual design; and Provide for flexibility in building bulk control, design, and site placement without an increase in density or a map amendment.

The review of the Zoning Regulations of 1958, as amended, was a project that began in 2007. The new Zoning Regulations of 2016 were published on March 4, 2016 and effective on September 6, 2016.The purposes of the Downtown (D) zones (D-1-R, D-2, D-3, D-4, D-4-R, D-5,D-5-R, D-6, D-6-R, D-7, and D-8) are to provide for the orderly development and use of land and structures in areas the Comprehensive Plan generally characterized as:(a) Central Washington; or(b) Appropriate for a high-density mix of office, retail, service, residential, entertainment, lodging, institutional, and other uses, often grouped into neighborhoods with distinct identities.Detailed information at http://dcoz.dc.gov.

This Web Mapping Application mirrors the printed Future Land Use Map approved by the Council in resolution R24-0292

A generalized dataset of existing land use in the District of Columbia as existed during its most recent extract of the common ownership lots. This dataset is different from the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use, which shows land use as envisioned in the latest version of DC’s Comprehensive Plan. The primary land use categories used in this dataset are similar, but not identical. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) compared two datasets to create this generalized existing land use data. The data source identifying property use is the Property Use Code Lookup from the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). An index provided by the Office of Planning assigns each OTR property use code with a “primary land use” designation. Through an automated process, the common ownership lots were then joined with this index to create the Existing Land Use. Only properties with an assigned use code from OTR are categorized. Other properties without a use code were left as NULL. Many of these tend to be public lands such as national parks. Refer to https://opendata.dc.gov/pages/public-lands.This dataset has no legal status and is intended primarily as a resource and informational tool. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer anticipates replicating this work annually.

The zoning layer lookup aids the online zoning map to show zoning information by address and consolidates other important information such as Ward, ANC, SMD, Historic Districts, etc. in one reference dataset. The PREMISEADD field lists the address that is identified as the lot’s primary address for tax purposes. ADDRESS_OTHER contains a list of all other addresses on the lot, if any. Addresses may exist in a many-to-one relationship with property lots. ZONING is the primary field for zoning designation. ZONING_LABEL contains the zoning as well as any applicable IZ+ designation.

This map allows users to see how the zone boundaries and names converted from the 1958 Zoning Regulations to the Zoning Regulations of 2016.

The DDOT Residential/Visitor Parking Zone layer delineates the residential and visitor parking zone boundaries in the District. In place since 2013, the boundaries are similar to the Ward/ANC boundaries, however they do not always share a boundary with Ward/ANC.

This map indicates areas where parking is prohibited for shared mobility scooters and permitted Ebikes. These zones are part of the regulations providers must abide by to operate scooters and bikes in the District.

The District of Columbia offers a wide variety of incentives for businesses looking to locate or expand their business in the nation’s capital. Locate the geographic areas in the city that offer incentives for Enterprise Zones, Hub Zones, Supermarket Tax Credit Zones and more. As the District’s lead economic agency, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development encourages businesses to pursue those incentives and programs that best fit their business. Agency Website.