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DC Code § 1-1312 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1312. Subdivision of United States squares

Whenever the President shall deem it necessary to subdivide any square or lot belonging to the United States within the City of Washington, not reserved for public purposes, into convenient building lots or portions for sale and occupancy, and alleys for their accommodation, he may cause a plat to be made by the Surveyor in the manner prescribed in this chapter, which plat shall be recorded by the Surveyor; and the provisions of this chapter shall extend to the lots, pieces, and parcels of ground contained in such plat as fully as to subdivisions made by individual proprietors.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1594.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-912. 1973 Ed., § 1-612.
DC Code § 1-1313 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1313. Orders regulating platting and subdividing; admission of plats and subdivisions to record

The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to make and publish such general orders as may be necessary to regulate the platting and subdividing of all lands and grounds in the District of Columbia under the jurisdiction of the Mayor; and no such plat or subdivision made in pursuance of such orders shall be admitted to record in the Office of the Surveyor of said District without an order to that effect indorsed thereon by the Mayor of said District.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1601.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-913. 1973 Ed., § 1-613. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1314 and § 1-1321. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(21) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1314 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1314. Public ways

All spaces on any duly recorded plat of land thereon designated as streets, avenues, or alleys shall thereupon become public ways, provided they are made in conformity with § 1-1313.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1428, ch. 854, § 1602.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-914. 1973 Ed., § 1-614.
DC Code § 1-1315 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1315. Right-of-way through cemeteries

If by the extension of any of the present streets or avenues or the opening of any public way it becomes necessary to traverse any grounds now used as a cemetery or place of burial, the Mayor is empowered to secure a right-of-way through the same by stipulation with the proprietors thereof.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1428, ch. 854, § 1603.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-915. 1973 Ed., § 1-615. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1317 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1317. Order of survey to be speedily executed

The Surveyor shall, as speedily as possible, execute any order of survey made by any court or private individual of any lot or square within the City of Washington, or of any land within the District of Columbia outside of said City, and shall make due return of a true plat and certificate thereof.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-917. 1973 Ed., § 1-617.
DC Code § 1-1318 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1318. Alteration of boundaries; change of surveys

Whenever the proprietor of any tract or parcel of land in the District of Columbia shall desire or deem it necessary to subdivide or alter boundaries, or change the surveys of any such tract or parcel of land, such subdivision, alteration, or change shall be by the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, or his Assistant, only, and shall be entered in the plat book or books of said Surveyor. All such subdivisions, alterations, or changes shall be certified by the Surveyor, the party wishing such plat, and 2 competent witnesses, whose names shall be appended thereto.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1595.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-918. 1973 Ed., § 1-618.
DC Code § 1-1319 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1319. Boundaries of lots to be marked

The Surveyor shall, or a registered land surveyor may, on the request of the proprietor or proprietors of any square, lot, or piece of ground within the District of Columbia set out and mark the proper lines, and furnish to him, her, or them a certificate describing the dimensions and boundaries of the same, according to the plan.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1598; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(b), 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-919. 1973 Ed., § 1-619.
DC Code § 1-1320 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1320. Subdivision plat; certification

Whenever the proprietor of any square or lot shall deem it necessary to subdivide the same into convenient building lots or portions for sale and occupancy and alleys for their accommodation, he may cause a plat to be made by the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor, on which shall be expressed the dimensions and length of all the lines of such portions as are necessary for defining and laying off the same on the ground, and may certify such subdivision under his hand and seal, in the presence of 2 or more credible witnesses, upon the same plat or on a paper or parchment attached thereto.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1581; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(c), 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-920. 1973 Ed., § 1-620. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1321 and § 42-2009. Cross References Condominium subdivisions, see § 42-2009.
DC Code § 1-1321 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1321. Examination of subdivision dimensions; recording of subdivision

At the request of the proprietor the Surveyor shall examine whether the lots or parcels into which any square or lot may be subdivided as provided in § 1-1320 agree in dimensions with the whole of the square or lot so intended to be subdivided, and whether the dimensions expressed on the plat of subdivision be the true dimensions of the parts so expressed; and whether said lots or parcels conform to the general orders of the Council of the District of Columbia made under existing law or under authority of § 1-1313; and if upon such examination he shall find the plat correct he shall certify the same under his hand and seal to the Mayor with such remarks as appear to him necessary; but no such plat or subdivision shall be admitted to record in the Office of the Surveyor without an order to that effect, indorsed thereon by said Mayor.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1582; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-921. 1973 Ed., § 1-621. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1322 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1322. Reference to subdivisions

When a subdivision of any square or lot shall be so certified, examined, and recorded, the purchaser of any part thereof or any person interested therein may refer to the plat and record for description in the same manner as to squares and lots divided between the Mayor and original proprietors.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1583.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-922. 1973 Ed., § 1-622. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1323 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1323. Regulation of alleys

The ways, alleys, or passages laid out or expressed on any plat of subdivision shall be and remain at all times under the same police regulations as the alleys laid off by the Mayor on division with the original proprietors.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1584; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-923. 1973 Ed., § 1-623. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1324 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1324. Deficiency or excess in measurement of square

Whenever the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall lay off any lot, or any parts into which a square or lot may be subdivided, as provided in this chapter, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall measure the whole of that front of the square on which said lot or part lies, and if, on such admeasurement, the whole front of the square exceeds or falls short of the aggregate of the fronts of the lots on that side of the square, as the same are recorded, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall, except in that portion of the City of Washington included within the limits of what formerly constituted the City of Georgetown, apportion such excess or deficiency among the lots or pieces on that front agreeably to their respective dimensions; and in that portion of the City of Washington included within the limits of what formerly constituted the City of Georgetown, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall allow such excess or charge such deficiency to the highest numbered original lot on that front of the square, or apportion such excess or deficiency among any lots into which such highest numbered original lot may have been subdivided: provided, that wherever in the former City of Georgetown a square or block of land is intersected by the division line between 2 original additions to said City, the excess or deficiency found between the street lines and said division line shall be applied to the highest numbered original lot on each side of said division line, or apportioned among any lots into which such highest numbered original lot may have been subdivided.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1585; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(d), 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 114, 47 DCR 520.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-924. 1973 Ed., § 1-624. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91 inserted “a” following “Whenever the Surveyor or”, substituted “City of Georgetown, the Surveyor” for “City of Georgetown the Surveyor”, and validated previously made technical amendments.
DC Code § 1-1325 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1325. Party walls

Whenever, on such admeasurement, the wall of a house previously erected by any proprietor shall appear to stand on the adjoining lot of any other person in part less than 7 inches in width thereon, such wall shall be considered as standing altogether on the land of such proprietor, who shall pay to the owner of the lot on which the wall may stand a reasonable price for the ground so occupied, to be decided by arbitrators or a jury, as the parties interested may agree.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1586.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-925. 1973 Ed., § 1-625. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1326.
DC Code § 1-1326 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1326. Wall extending over lot line

If the wall of any house already erected cover 7 inches or more in width of the adjoining lot, it shall be deemed a party wall, according to the regulations for building in the District, and the ground so occupied more than 7 inches in width shall be paid for as provided in § 1-1325.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1587.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-926. 1973 Ed., § 1-626. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1327.
DC Code § 1-1327 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1327. Surveyor to certify and record location of party wall

The Surveyor or a registered surveyor shall ascertain and certify, and the Surveyor may put on record, at the request and expense of any person interested therein, the fact of the occupation of land by a party wall, as mentioned in § 1-1326.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1588; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(e), 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-927. 1973 Ed., § 1-627.
DC Code § 1-1328 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1328. Adjusting lines of buildings; certificate as evidence

It shall be the duty of the Surveyor or registered land surveyor to attend and examine the foundation or walls of any house to be erected for the purpose of adjusting the line of the front of such building to the line of the street and correctly placing the party wall on the line of division between that and the adjoining lot; and his certificate of the fact shall be admitted as evidence and binding on the parties interested.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1589; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 545, ch. 1329; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(f), 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-928. 1973 Ed., § 1-628.
DC Code § 2-281.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 2B - Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses|§ 2-281.01. Definitions

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on March 10, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of the temporary legislation, click this link: Permanent Version.*   *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*   For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Economically disadvantaged individual" shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-218.02(7). (2)(A) "Eligible business" means an equity impact enterprise or an entity that would qualify as an equity impact enterprise that has $2 million or less in annual revenue and certifies in writing that the business is unable to obtain conventional financing or is a business enterprise that cannot reasonably be expected to qualify for financing under the standards of commercial lending. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the phrase "unable to obtain conventional financing" means that the business has attempted but failed in the attempt to obtain financing from conventional sources. (3) "Equity impact enterprise" shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 2-218.02(8A). (4) "Fund" means the Equity Impact Fund established in § 2-281.02. (5) "Fund Manager" means a private financial organization selected by the Mayor pursuant to § 2-281.03. (5A) "Investment", unless the context otherwise requires, means a grant, loan, credit enhancement, or other financial funding tool approved by the Mayor. (6) "Private financial organization" means a partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability company, Community Development Financial Institution, or a consortium of partnerships, corporations, trusts, limited liability companies, or Community Development Financial Institutions, whether organized on a profit or not-for-profit basis, that has as its primary activity the investment of capital into businesses.  (Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2162, 67 DCR 10493; July 28, 2021, D.C. Law 24-11, § 2(a), 68 DCR 005829; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 2202(a), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-61, May 3, 2021, 68 DCR 004821).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-11, July 28, 2021, 68 DCR 005829).
DC Code § 2-281.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 2B - Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses|§ 2-281.02. Establishment of the Equity Impact Fund

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on March 10, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of the temporary legislation, click this link: Permanent Version.*   *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a)(1) The Mayor shall select one or more Fund Managers to manage a fund outside the District of Columbia government to be known as the Equity Impact Fund ("Fund"). (2) The selected Fund Managers shall have completed at least one round of prior funding in an amount greater than or equal to the amount of the District's initial grant. (3) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall provide, upon selection of the Fund Manager, the District's initial grant to the Fund Manager for deposit into the Fund ("District's initial investment"). (b) The Fund shall be used to: (1) Facilitate investment in eligible businesses that lack access to capital; and (2) Make investments into eligible businesses based on a strategy determined by the Fund Managers. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) To facilitate investment in eligible businesses that lack access to capital; (2) To make investments into eligible businesses based on an investment strategy determined by the Fund Manager; and (3) To administer the Fund, including the provision of technical assistance to eligible businesses; provided, that no more than 15% of the District's initial investment may be used annually for this purpose.  (Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2163, 67 DCR 10493; July 28, 2021, D.C. Law 24-11, § 2(b), 68 DCR 005829; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 2202(b), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-61, May 3, 2021, 68 DCR 004821).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Equitable Impact Assistance for Local Businesses Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-11, July 28, 2021, 68 DCR 005829).