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DC Code § 6-1109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1109. Regulations

The Mayor is authorized to issue such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out his duties under this subchapter.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10, 25 DCR 6939; Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(m), 53 DCR 6712.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1009. 1973 Ed., § 5-829. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-185 deleted the second sentence which had read as follows: “Such regulations shall be issued to take effect within 60 days from the effective date of this subchapter.” Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 6-1109.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1109.01. Violations

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, demolish, or construct any building or structure subject to the provisions of this subchapter or to subdivide any property subject to the provisions of this subchapter except in accordance with this subchapter or any rules, regulations, permits, or orders issued pursuant to this subchapter. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person acting under authority of or pursuant to a building permit or otherwise subject to this subchapter to fail to complete any alteration, repair, construction, or other work required as a condition of any order, permit approval, or enforcement action issued in accordance with this subchapter.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10a; as added Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(n), 53 DCR 6712.)
DC Code § 6-1109.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1109.02. Maintenance of property

(a) The owner of an historic landmark or a contributing building or structure within an historic district shall comply with all laws and regulations governing the maintenance of real property. The buildings or structures shall be preserved against decay and deterioration and shall be made and kept free from structural defects through prompt correction of defects, such as: (1) Facade or facade elements that may fall and injure persons or property; (2) Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports, deteriorated walls, or other vertical structural supports; (3) Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members that sag, split, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration; (4) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations, or floors, including broken windows or doors; (5) Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering, including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering; or (6) A fault or defect in the building or structure that renders it structurally unsafe or not properly watertight. (b) An owner who fails to maintain a building or structure in compliance with this section shall be subject to the remedial requirements of § 6-1109.03 and the penalties under § 6-1110.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10b; as added Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(n), 53 DCR 6712.)
DC Code § 6-1109.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1109.03. Prevention of demolition by neglect

(a) If the Mayor determines that an historic landmark or a contributing building or structure within a historic district is threatened by demolition by neglect, upon obtaining an order from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the Mayor may: (1) Require the owner to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect; or (2) If the owner does not make the required repairs within a reasonable period of time, enter the property and make the repairs necessary to prevent demolition by neglect. (b) The cost of any work undertaken pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be charged to the owner and may be levied by the District of Columbia as a special assessment against the real property. The special assessment shall be a lien against the real property.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10c; as added Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(n), 53 DCR 6712.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 6-1109.02 and § 6-1110.01.
DC Code § 6-1109.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1109.04. Annual notice to property owners

Beginning with real property assessments for tax year 2013 and for each real property tax year thereafter, the Mayor shall provide, along with the annual notice of the assessment for the next real property tax year, each owner of real property with a historic landmark designation and each owner of real property located within a historic district information on the current law and regulations relating to historic property improvements, including regarding: (1) Building permits; (2) Consultation with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions; (3) Review by the Commission of Fine Arts; and (4) Any other information that the Mayor determines would be helpful to owners of historic properties.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10d; as added Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-123, § 2, 59 DCR 1707.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 47-824.
DC Code § 6-1110.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1110.01. Historic Landmark-District Protection Fund; establishment

(a) There is established within the General Fund of the District of Columbia, the Historic Landmark-District Protection Fund (“HLP Fund”) as a nonlapsing, revolving fund; the funds of which shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of any fiscal but shall remain available, without regard to fiscal year limitation, pursuant to an act of Congress, for the purpose of paying the costs of repair work necessary to prevent demolition by neglect as described in § 6-1109.03 or for the costs of carrying out any other historic preservation program consistent with the purposes of and pursuant to this subchapter. (b) There shall be deposited into the HLP Fund: (1) Such amounts as may be appropriated for the fund; (2) Grants or donations from any source to the fund or to the District of Columbia for the purposes of the fund; (3) Interest earned from the deposit or investment of monies of the fund; (4) Amounts assessed and collected as costs or penalties under this subchapter, or otherwise received to recoup any amounts, incidental expenses, or costs incurred or expended for purposes of the fund, or any sums received pursuant to a resolution or settlement of disputes or enforcement actions under this subchapter where the resolution or settlement provides in writing for such payment; (5) All other receipts derived from the operation of the fund; (6) The proceeds from the sale of real or personal property or other items of value from any source donated to the fund or to the District of Columbia for the purposes of the fund; and (7) All proceeds from the payment of the filing fee and transmittal fees for applications to designate a historic landmark or historic district as set forth at 10-C DCMR § 205. (c) The Mayor shall include in the budget estimates of the District of Columbia for each fiscal year such amount as may be necessary for capitalization of the HLP Fund.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 11a; as added Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(p), 53 DCR 6712; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 2012, 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 41, 59 DCR 6190.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 6-1110.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-21, in subsec. (b), deleted “and” from the end of par. (5 ), substituted “; and” for a period the end of par. (6), and added par. (7). The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “10-C DCMR § 205” for “10 DCMR § C 205” in (b)(7). Short Title Short title: Section 2011 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that subtitle B of title II of the act may be cited as “Historic Preservation Fee Authorization Clarification Amendment Act of 2011”. Editor's Notes Section 2015 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that this subtitle shall apply as of October 1, 2000.
DC Code § 6-1111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1111. Insanitary and unsafe buildings

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall interfere with the authority of the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings to put a building or structure into sanitary condition or to demolish it pursuant to the provisions of the Act of May 1, 1906 (Chapter 9 of this title); except, that no permit for the demolition of an historic landmark or building or structure in an historic district shall be issued to the owner except in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of the District of Columbia to secure or remove an unsafe building or structure pursuant to the Act of March 1, 1899 (Chapter 8 of this title). (c) Except as provided under subchapter II of Chapter 31C of Title 42, nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of the Mayor to enclose or demolish a structure under subchapter II of Chapter 31C of Title 42.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 12, 25 DCR 6939; Apr. 19 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 102, 49 DCR 1468; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 14, 49 DCR 8140.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1011. 1973 Ed., § 5-831. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-114 added subsec. (c). D.C. Law 14-213, in subsec. (c), validated previously made technical corrections. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 6-1112 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1112. Administrative procedures

(a) In any case of demolition, alteration, subdivision, or new construction in which a hearing was held, the Mayor’s decision on such application shall not become final until 15 days after issuance. In all applications for which a hearing is held, the Mayor’s decision must be issued within 120 days after the hearing record is closed, including the filing of any required post-hearing submissions. (b) All proceedings pursuant to this subchapter shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 13, 25 DCR 6939; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 503(c), 45 DCR 1172; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 403(b), 47 DCR 6308; June 19, 2001, D.C. Law 13-313, § 20(b), 48 DCR 1873.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1012. 1973 Ed., § 5-832. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-172, in subsec. (a), substituted “120 days” for “60 days” and deleted “, or the application shall be deemed approved by the Mayor” at the end of the second sentence, and in subsec. (b), struck the second and third sentences, which had read: “The hearing by the Review Board upon the filing of an application to designate a historic landmark shall be conducted under the contested case procedures contained in § 1-1509. Any final order of the Mayor under this act and any final order of the Review Board regarding the designation of a historic landmark shall be reviewable in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.” D.C. Law 13-313, in subsec. (a), substituted “alteration, subdivision,” for “subdivision”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 403(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see §§ 2(a), (b) and 3(a), (b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-381, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6695). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 403(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2, 3 of (D.C. Law 13-197, October 21, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 8987). Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section. Section 20(c) of D.C. Law 13-313, amends D.C. Law 13-172 by adding a new section 403a which provided: “Sec. 403a. Applicability. Section 403(a) and (b)(1)(A) and (B) shall app only prospectively to hearings held by the Mayor or the Historic Preservation Board after the effective date of this title.”
DC Code § 6-1113 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1113. Annual report

By April 1 of each year, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council a detailed report on the implementation of this subchapter, including: (1) The number of applications reviewed pursuant to §§ 6-1104, 6-1105, 6-1106, and 6-1107 for historic landmarks and each historic district, categorized by type of application; (2) The number of such applications granted after a public hearing; specifying for each such application the nature of the requested permit, the nature of the applicant’s claim, whether or not economic hardship was found, whether or not it was found to be in the public interest and on what grounds; and (3) The financial condition of the HLP Fund, including: (A) The results of the operations and collections for the preceding fiscal year; (B) An accounting of receipts and expenditures; (C) An itemization of the amounts of unrecovered costs, taxes, and penalties; (D) The names of delinquent property owners; and (E) The nature of corrected building violations.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 14, 25 DCR 6939; Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(q), 53 DCR 6712.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1013. 1973 Ed., § 5-833. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 6-1114 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1114. Severability

The sections of this subchapter are hereby declared to be severable. In the event that any section of this subchapter or portion thereof is held void or unenforceable for whatever reason, all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 16, 25 DCR 6939.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1014. 1973 Ed., § 5-834. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 6-1115 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 6-1115. Effective date

This subchapter shall become effective as provided for acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in § 1-206.02(c)(1). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the effective date of this subchapter, all pending applications for permits shall be subject to this subchapter and no outstanding permits shall be renewed or reissued except in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 17, 25 DCR 6939.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1015. 1973 Ed., § 5-835. Editor's Notes Because of the codification of D.C. Law 5-69 as subchapter II of this chapter, and the designation of the preexisting text of Chapter 11 as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter,” where applicable, in this section.
DC Code § 6-1131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter II - Historic Rhodes Tavern|§ 6-1131. Declaration of policy

It is by the People declared the public policy of the District of Columbia to support, advocate, and promote the preservation, restoration, and reuse of the Historic Rhodes Tavern on its present site at the northeast corner of 15th and F Streets, Northwest in the District of Columbia. The objectives of this policy are: To preserve, restore, and reuse Rhodes Tavern on its present site; to protect the District of Columbia’s historic, political, cultural, social, economic, and architectural heritage as reflected and embodied in Rhodes Tavern, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and which is a Category II Landmark on the District of Columbia’s Inventory of Historic Sites; to foster civic pride in the noble accomplishments of the past, including the efforts of citizens who met at Rhodes Tavern, the City of Washington’s first town hall, in 1801 to debate and draft petitions in the continuing struggle for self-government and representation in Congress; to recognize the role of Rhodes Tavern as a polling place in the first municipal elections in the City of Washington on June 7, 1802; to commemorate other meetings held at Rhodes Tavern which resulted in the establishment of the City of Washington’s first public school, theatre, and market place; to enhance the District of Columbia’s attraction to tourists and visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; to promote the use of Rhodes Tavern for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the District of Columbia; and to establish a central landmark for the District of Columbia that will symbolize its local and national historic origins, continuity and identity.  (Mar. 15, 1984, D.C. Law 5-69, § 2, 31 DCR 445.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1021. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-1132 and § 6-1133.
DC Code § 6-1132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter II - Historic Rhodes Tavern|§ 6-1132. Establishment of Advisory Board

The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall appoint an uncompensated Historic Rhodes Tavern Advisory Board of 7 residents of the District of Columbia. The Board shall be composed of 2 historians with expertise in local District of Columbia history, an architect, an architectural historian, an attorney, an economist with expertise in the field of real estate development, and a lay person. Board members shall be appointed to 2-year terms. The Board shall continue in existence until the Mayor and the Council determine that the objectives of the policy declared in § 6-1131 have been fully attained, and that the Board has fulfilled its duties as outlined in § 6-1133.  (Mar. 15, 1984, D.C. Law 5-69, § 3, 31 DCR 445.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1022.
DC Code § 6-1133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter II - Historic Rhodes Tavern|§ 6-1133. Duties of Advisory Board

The Board shall: (1) Negotiate with the owners of the Rhodes Tavern to determine whether said owners will enter into an agreement to fulfill the objectives declared in § 6-1131. If the Board determines that such an agreement cannot be achieved, then the Board will prepare a report to the Mayor and the Council outlining actions that should be taken by the District of Columbia government to implement the policy declared in § 6-1131; (2) Prepare reports and information for the Mayor and Council concerning: (A) How Rhodes Tavern can be preserved, restored, reused, and integrated into any proposed development; (B) A complete documented history of Rhodes Tavern; and (C) Any other matter which the Board deems appropriate; (3) Prepare an application nominating Rhodes Tavern as a Category I Landmark on The District of Columbia’s Inventory of Historic Sites; and (4) Undertake any other activities which it determines are appropriate to achieve the objectives of the policy declared in § 6-1131.  (Mar. 15, 1984, D.C. Law 5-69, § 4, 31 DCR 445.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-1023. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-1132.
DC Code § 6-1151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter III - New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability|§ 6-1151. Definitions [Expired]

Expired.  (Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-93, § 2, 45 DCR 1316.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 5-1031 to 5-1037. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see §§ 2 through 8 of the New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-238, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 503). Editor's Notes D.C. Law 12-93, § 10(b) ( 45 DCR 1316), eff. April 29, 1998, provided: “(b) This act shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed 18 months from the effective date of this act.” Sections 6-1151 to 6-1157 expired effective October 30, 1999.
DC Code § 6-1152 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 11 - Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection|Subchapter III - New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability|§ 6-1152. Review and approval required for demolition permits [Expired]

Expired.  (Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-93, § 2, 45 DCR 1316.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 5-1031 to 5-1037. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see §§ 2 through 8 of the New Washington Convention Center Neighborhood Stability Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-238, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 503). Editor's Notes D.C. Law 12-93, § 10(b) ( 45 DCR 1316), eff. April 29, 1998, provided: “(b) This act shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed 18 months from the effective date of this act.” Sections 6-1151 to 6-1157 expired effective October 30, 1999.