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DC Code § 6-321.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter III - Transfer to Agency of Certain Property near Maine Avenue|§ 6-321.06. Council not required to transfer property needed for municipal purposes

Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as requiring the said Council of the District of Columbia to transfer the right, title, and interest in and to so much of the property described in § 6-321.01 as the Council may determine, in its discretion, is required for municipal purposes or is to continue to be owned by the United States under the jurisdiction of the Mayor, for the benefit of the District of Columbia.  (Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 872, Pub. L. 86-736, § 6.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-827. 1973 Ed., § 5-725. 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). 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 § 6-321.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter III - Transfer to Agency of Certain Property near Maine Avenue|§ 6-321.07. Not considered a local grant-in-aid

No transfer or donation of any interest in real property under the authority of this subchapter shall constitute a local grant-in-aid in connection with any urban renewal project being undertaken with federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended.  (Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 872, Pub. L. 86-736, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-828. 1973 Ed., § 5-726. References in Text Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of July 15, 1949, 63 Stat. 413, ch. 338.
DC Code § 6-321.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter III - Transfer to Agency of Certain Property near Maine Avenue|§ 6-321.08. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, any reference to the ““Agency” shall be deemed to be a reference to the District of Columbia as the successor in interest to the Agency.  (Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 872, Pub. L. 86-736, § 8; July 9, 2012, 126 Stat. 990, Pub. L. 112-143, § 1(f).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-829. 1973 Ed., § 5-727. Effect of Amendments Pub. L. 112-143 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “As used in this subchapter, the terms ‘Agency,’ ‘lessee,’ ‘real property,’ ‘redevelopment,’ and ‘redevelopment company’ shall have the respective meanings provided for such terms by § 6-301.02.”
DC Code § 6-341.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue|§ 6-341.02. Lease or sale by Agency authorized

The Agency is hereby authorized in accordance with subchapter I of this chapter to lease or sell, as an entirety or parts thereof separately, to 1 or more redevelopment companies or other lessees or purchasers, such real property as may be transferred to the Agency under the authority of this subchapter.  (Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1184, Pub. L. 89-317, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-837. 1973 Ed., § 5-734.
DC Code § 6-341.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue|§ 6-341.04. Transfer not a local grant-in-aid

No transfer or donation of any interest in real property under the authority of this subchapter shall constitute a local grant-in-aid in connection with any urban renewal project being undertaken with federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended.  (Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1184, Pub. L. 89-317, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-839. 1973 Ed., § 5-736. References in Text Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of July 15, 1949, 63 Stat. 413, ch. 338.
DC Code § 6-341.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment|Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue|§ 6-341.05. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, the terms “Agency,” “lessee,” “purchaser,” “real property,” “redevelopment,” and “redevelopment company” shall have the respective meanings provided for such terms by § 6-301.02 [repealed].  (Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1185, Pub. L. 89-317, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-840. 1973 Ed., § 5-737.
DC Code § 6-601.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.01. Nonfireproof dwellings. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 1; May 20, 1912, 37 Stat. 114, ch. 124; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-401. 1973 Ed., § 5-401. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-601.04. Cross References Building regulations, powers and duties of Council and Mayor, see § 1-303.04. Civil infractions, administrative review, appeals, see § 2-1803.01.
DC Code § 6-601.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.02. Nonfireproof business buildings. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 2; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-402. 1973 Ed., § 5-402.
DC Code § 6-601.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.03. Buildings exceeding 60 feet in height; hotels, apartments, and tenements of 3 or more stories; halls with seating capacity of 300 or more; churches. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 3; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-403. 1973 Ed., § 5-403.
DC Code § 6-601.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.04. Additions; towers, spires, and domes; theaters. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 453, ch. 263, § 4; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-404. 1973 Ed., § 5-404. 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 § 6-601.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.06. Frame dwellings. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 6; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(2), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-406. 1973 Ed., § 5-406.
DC Code § 6-601.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.07. Measurement of building height; parapet walls

For the purposes of this subchapter the height of buildings shall be measured from the level of the sidewalk opposite the middle of the front of the building to the highest point of the roof. If the building has more than 1 front, the height shall be measured from the elevation of the sidewalk opposite the middle of the front that will permit of the greater height. No parapet walls shall extend above the limit of height, except on nonfireproof dwellings where a parapet wall or balustrade of a height not exceeding 4 feet will be permitted above the limit of height of building permitted under this subchapter.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 7; May 20, 1912, 37 Stat. 114, ch. 124.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-407. 1973 Ed., § 5-407.
DC Code § 6-601.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.08. Violation of subchapter

Buildings erected, altered, or raised or converted in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, are hereby declared to be common nuisances; and the owner or the person in charge of or maintaining any such buildings, upon conviction on information filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or any of his assistants in the name of said District, and which said Court is hereby authorized to hear and determine such cases, shall be adjudged guilty of maintaining a common nuisance, and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 per day for each and every day such nuisance shall be permitted to continue, and shall be required by said Court to abate such nuisance. The Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia may maintain an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia, to abate and perpetually enjoin such nuisance. The injunction shall be granted at the commencement of the action, and no bond shall be required. Any person violating the terms of any injunction granted in such proceeding shall be punished as for contempt by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment in the Washington Asylum and Jail for not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 8; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a), (c)(18).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-408. 1973 Ed., § 5-408.
DC Code § 6-601.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter I - General|§ 6-601.09. Right of Congress to alter or repeal

Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter.  (June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 455, ch. 263, § 9.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-409. 1973 Ed., § 5-409.
DC Code § 6-611.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter II - Regulation of Heights and Exterior Designs of Buildings|§ 6-611.02. Plats of restricted area

The Council of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission, shall prepare plats defining the areas within which application for building permits shall be submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts for its recommendations.  (May 16, 1930, 46 Stat. 367, ch. 291, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-411. 1973 Ed., § 5-411. Section References This section is referenced in § 10-1102.01, § 10-1121.04, § 10-1121.11, and § 25-374. Cross References Airspace leases, conditions for execution of lease, see § 10-1121.04. Rental and utilization of public space, conditional authorization to construct structures, federal and district governments, see § 10-1121.11. Rental and utilization of public space, public space on or above ground, see § 10-1102.01. Transfer of Functions “National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Capital Park and Planning Commission” in view of the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the National Capital Planning Commission. 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(121) 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 § 6-641.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.02. Zoning regulations — Purpose

Zoning maps and regulations, and amendments thereto, shall not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for the national capital, and zoning regulations shall be designed to lessen congestion in the street, to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, to promote health and the general welfare, to provide adequate light and air, to prevent the undue concentration of population and the overcrowding of land, and to promote such distribution of population and of the uses of land as would tend to create conditions favorable to health, safety, transportation, prosperity, protection of property, civic activity, and recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities, and as would tend to further economy and efficiency in the supply of public services. Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the respective districts and their suitability for the uses provided in the regulations, and with a view to encouraging stability of districts and of land values therein.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 797, ch. 534, § 2; Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 810, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 492(b)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-414. 1973 Ed., § 5-414. Cross References National Capital Planning Commission, comprehensive plan for national capital, see § 2-1003. Editor's Notes Zoning Review Task Force: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-641.01.
DC Code § 6-641.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.03. Zoning regulations — Existing regulations continued; public hearing on amendments required; notice

The regulations prior to June 20, 1938, adopted by the Zoning Commission under the authority of § 6-621.01 and in force on June 20, 1938, including the maps which at said date accompany and are a part of such regulations, shall be deemed to have been made and adopted and in force under this subchapter and subchapter V and shall be and continue in force and effect until and as they may be amended by the Zoning Commission as authorized by said this subchapter and subchapter V. The Zoning Commission may from time to time amend the regulations or any of them or the maps or any of them. Before putting into effect any amendment or amendments of said regulations, or of said map or maps, the Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon and provide notice of the hearing in accordance with the requirements of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. Such published notice shall include a general summary of the proposed amendment or amendments of the regulation or regulations and the boundaries of the territory or territories included in the amendment or amendments of the map or maps, and the time and place of the hearing. The Zoning Commission shall give such additional notice of such hearing as it shall deem feasible and practicable. At such hearing it shall afford any person present a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Such public hearing may be adjourned from time to time and if the time and place of the adjourned meeting be publicly announced when the adjournment is had, no further notice of such adjourned meeting need be published.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 3; Apr. 27, 1999, D.C. Law 12-275,§ 5, 46 DCR 1441.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-415. 1973 Ed., § 5-415. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-641.07, § 50-2511, and § 50-2605. Cross References Parking facilities, establishment, see § 50-2605. Public parking authority, parking districts, see § 50-2511. Editor's Notes Zoning Review Task Force: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-641.01.
DC Code § 6-641.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.04. Zoning regulations — Vote required for amendment

Any amendment of the regulations or any of them or of the maps or any of them shall require the favorable vote of not less than a full majority of the members of the Commission.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-416. 1973 Ed., § 5-416.
DC Code § 6-641.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.05. Zoning regulations — Proposed regulations or amendments; public hearing; notice; National Capital Planning Commission

(a)(1) No zoning regulation or map, or any amendment thereto, may be adopted by the Zoning Commission until the Zoning Commission: (A) Has held a public hearing, after notice, on such proposed regulation, map, or amendment; and (B) After such public hearing, submitted such proposed regulation, map, or amendment to the National Capital Planning Commission for comment and review. (2) If the National Capital Planning Commission fails to submit its comments regarding any such regulation, map, or amendment within 30 days after submission of such regulation, map, or amendment to it, then the Zoning Commission may proceed to act upon the proposed regulation, map, or amendment without further comment from the National Capital Planning Commission. (b) The notice required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section shall be published at least 30 days prior to such public hearing and shall include a statement as to the time and place of the hearing and a summary of all changes in existing zoning regulations which would be made by adoption of the proposed regulation, map, or amendment. The Zoning Commission shall give such additional notice as it deems expedient and practicable. All interested persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at such public hearing. If the hearing is adjourned from time to time, the time and place of reconvening shall be publicly announced prior to adjournment. (c) The Zoning Commission shall deposit with the National Capital Planning Commission all zoning regulations, maps, or amendments thereto, adopted by it.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 5; Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 810, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 492(b)(2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-417. 1973 Ed., § 5-417. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1006. Cross References National Capital Planning Commission, zoning and subdivision functions, see § 2-1006. Transfer of Functions “National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Capital Park and Planning Commission” throughout this section in view of the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the National Capital Planning Commission.
DC Code § 6-641.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.06. Permissible maximum height of buildings

The permissible height of buildings in any district shall not exceed the maximum height of buildings now authorized upon any street in any part of the District of Columbia by subchapter I of this chapter, regulating the height of buildings in the District of Columbia.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 6; Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1091, Pub. L. 88-659, § 1; Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290, Pub. L. 97-241, § 203(c).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-418. 1973 Ed., § 5-418. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-651.01. Effective Dates Section 204 of Public Law 97-241 provided that the amendments made by title II shall take effect on October 1, 1982.
DC Code § 6-641.06a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings|Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment|§ 6-641.06a. Nonconforming use

The lawful use of a building or premises as existing and lawful at the time of the original adoption of any regulation heretofore adopted under the authority of § 6-621.01, or, in the case of any regulation adopted after June 20, 1938, under this subchapter, at the time of such adoption, may be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions of such regulation, provided no structural alteration, except such as may be required by law or regulation, or no enlargement is made or no new building is erected. The Zoning Commission may in its discretion provide, upon such terms and conditions as may be set forth in the regulations, for the extension of any such nonconforming use throughout the building and for the substitution of nonconforming uses.  (June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-423. 1973 Ed., § 5-419.