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DC Code § 6-405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 4 - Building Lines|§ 6-405. Exceptions for existing buildings; control of parking

The Mayor of the District of Columbia, whenever he deems it desirable in the interest of economy, may permit buildings existing at the time said building lines are established and which project beyond said lines to remain until such time as the owner of said buildings desires to reconstruct or substantially alter the said buildings; provided, that § 6-404 shall apply to all parkings established under this chapter, and the control of said parkings otherwise shall be vested in the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to make, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to enforce, all reasonable and necessary regulations for their care and preservation.  (June 21, 1906, 34 Stat. 385, ch. 3505, § 4.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-205. 1973 Ed., § 5-205. 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(116) 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 § 6-406 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 4 - Building Lines|§ 6-406. Appropriations

The appropriation available for opening alleys and minor streets in the District of Columbia is hereby made available for the purpose of establishing building lines as provided for in this chapter.  (June 21, 1906, 34 Stat. 385, ch. 3505, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-206. 1973 Ed., § 5-206. Cross References New streets and alleys, scope of Mayor’s authority, see § 9-203.01.
DC Code § 6-501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-501. Review of building permit applications; design and construction requirements

The Mayor shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has flood hazard, the proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated homes) must: (1) Be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure; (2) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and (3) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 2, 22 DCR 7146.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-301. 1973 Ed., § 5-1101. Mayor's Orders Authority under District of Columbia Applications Insurance Implementation Act delegated: See Mayor’s Order 84-193, November 2, 1984. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 1-64, the “D.C. Applications Insurance Implementation Act”, see Mayor’s Order 98-46, April 15, 1998 ( 45 DCR 2691).
DC Code § 6-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-502. Review of subdivision and other new development proposals

The Mayor shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that: (1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; (2) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and (3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 3, 22 DCR 7146.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-302. 1973 Ed., § 5-1102.
DC Code § 6-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-503. Design of water and sanitary sewage systems; location of on-site waste disposal systems

The Mayor shall require new or replacement water systems and sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 4, 22 DCR 7146.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-303. 1973 Ed., § 5-1103.
DC Code § 6-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-504. Review of excavation, grading, filling, or construction permit applications; mudslide hazards

The Mayor shall review each permit application for any excavation, grading, fill, or construction to determine whether the proposed site and improvements will be reasonably safe from mudslides. If a proposed site and improvements are in a location that may have mudslide hazards, a further review shall be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering; and the proposed new construction, substantial improvement, or grading must: (1) Be adequately protected against mudslide damage; and (2) Not aggravate the existing hazard.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 5, 22 DCR 7146.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-304. 1973 Ed., § 5-1104.
DC Code § 6-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-505. Annual report

The Mayor shall submit an annual report before April 1st of each year to the Council to advise the public of progress made under the National Flood Control Program.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 6, 22 DCR 7146.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-305. 1973 Ed., § 5-1105.
DC Code § 6-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-506. Penalties

Violations of any provision of this chapter, including the implementing regulations, are punishable by the following penalties: (1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $300 for each day of the violation, or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. (2) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable to the District of Columbia for any and all consequential damages resulting from the violation, in addition to related costs and attorney fees. (3) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 6A; as added Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 38, 38 DCR 314.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-306. Cross References Civil infractions, administrative review, appeals, see § 2-1803.01.
DC Code § 6-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards|§ 6-507. Delegation of functions

The Mayor shall delegate the functions enumerated in this act to the Director of the Department of Buildings.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(b), 68 DCR 001490.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-269: § 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 provided that the creation of this section by § 501(b) of D.C. Law 23-269 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 6-802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 8 - Unsafe Structures|§ 6-802. Unsafe structure or excavation — Survey of premises. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 1, 1899, 30 Stat. 923, ch. 323, § 2; Apr. 5, 1935, 49 Stat. 106, ch. 41; Aug. 22, 1964, 78 Stat. 599, Pub. L. 88-486, § 1; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 102(b), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 102, 49 DCR 1468; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 12(1), 49 DCR 8140; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 3(b), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-602. 1973 Ed., § 5-502. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-803. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-281 designated subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b). D.C. Law 14-114, in subsec. (a), substituted “an unsafe structure, except for a deteriorated structure under subchapter II of Chapter 31C of Title 42, or excavation,” for “said unsafe structure or excavation,”. D.C. Law 14-213, in subsec. (a), validated a previously made technical correction. 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 § 6-803 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 8 - Unsafe Structures|§ 6-803. Unsafe structure or excavation -- Failure of owner to make safe

Whenever a responsible party to whom notice has been provided pursuant to § 6-801(d) refuses or neglects to abate the unsafe structure or excavation within the time period specified by the notice, upon expiration of that time period, the Mayor shall proceed to make the structure or excavation safe as authorized by § 6-801(d)(2), and the responsible party shall not enter, or send anyone to enter, the premises to:  (1) Make repairs; (2) Remove or take down the structure; or (3) Interfere in any way with the authorized agents of the District taking action to make the structure or excavation safe, including by removing or taking down the structure, without first having obtained the written consent of the Mayor to enter the premises.  (Mar. 1, 1899, 30 Stat. 923, ch. 323, § 3; Apr. 5, 1935, 49 Stat. 106, ch. 41; Aug. 22, 1964, 78 Stat. 599, Pub. L. 88-486, §§ 1, 3; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 102(c), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-114, § 102, 49 DCR 1468; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-213, § 12(2), 49 DCR 8140; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 3(c), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-603. 1973 Ed., § 5-503. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-806 and § 47-1205. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-281 designated subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b). D.C. Law 14-114, in subsec. (a), substituted “structure, except for a deteriorated structure under subchapter II of Chapter 31C of Title 42, or excavation,” for “structure or excavation,”. D.C. Law 14-213 validated previously made technical corrections. 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 § 6-806 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 8 - Unsafe Structures|§ 6-806. Payment of cost assessed against property; sale of property for nonpayment

(a) Any tax authorized to be levied and collected under § 6-804, may be paid without interest within 60 days from the date such tax was levied. Interest of 20% per annum shall be charged on all unpaid amounts from the expiration of 60 days from the date such tax was levied. Any such tax may be paid in 3 equal installments with interest thereon. If any such tax or part thereof shall remain unpaid after the expiration of 2 years from the date such tax was levied, the property against which said tax was levied may be sold for such tax or unpaid portion thereof with interest and penalties thereon at the next ensuing annual tax sale conducted pursuant to § 47-1301 in the same manner and under the same conditions as property sold for delinquent general real estate taxes, if said tax with interest and penalties thereon shall not have been paid in full prior to said sale. (b) For taxes authorized to be levied and collected under this chapter in accordance with §§ 6-801 and 6-803, the provisions of § 47-1205(b) and (c) shall apply.  (Mar. 1, 1899, 30 Stat. 923, ch. 323, § 6; as added Aug. 22, 1964, 78 Stat. 600, Pub. L. 88-486, § 5; Apr. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 1-128, § 4, 23 DCR 9692; Aug. 9, 1986 D.C. Law 6-135, § 14(f), 33 DCR 3771; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-198, § 201, 43 DCR 4569.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-606. 1973 Ed., § 5-506. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-804, § 6-805, § 10-1121.09, and § 42-3131.14. Cross References Expiration or termination of lease, removal of structure and restoration of air space, see § 10-1121.09. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 201 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-302, July 25, 1996, 43 DCR 4181); § 201 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-429, October 29, 1996, 43 DCR 6151), and § 201 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-2, February 19, 1997, 44 DCR 1590). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 201 of Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Temporary Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-226, April 9, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 2584). Editor's Notes Application of Law 11-198: Section 1001 of D.C. Law 11-198 provided that titles I, II, III, V, and VI and §§ 405 and 406 of the act shall apply after September 30, 1996.
DC Code § 6-808 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 8 - Unsafe Structures|§ 6-808. Occupation of unsafe structure

Whenever the Mayor finds that any building or part of a building, staging, or other structure, or anything attached to or connected with any building or other structure or excavation shall cause a building to be unsafe for human occupancy, he shall give notice of such fact to the owner or other person having an interest in such building, and to the occupant or occupants thereof. If, within the period of time specified in the notice, the building or part thereof has not been made safe for human occupancy, the Mayor may order the use of such building or part thereof discontinued until it has been made safe; provided, that if in the opinion of the Mayor the unsafe condition of the building or part thereof is such as to be imminently dangerous to the life or limb of any occupant, the Mayor may order the immediate discontinuance of the use of such building or part thereof. Any person occupying, or permitting the occupancy of, such building or part thereof in violation of such order of the Mayor shall be fined not more than $300 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction by any person occupying, or permitting the occupancy of, a building or part thereof in violation of the order of the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 1, 1899, 30 Stat. 923, ch. 323, § 8; as added Aug. 22, 1964, 78 Stat. 601, Pub. L. 88-486, § 8; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 472(b), 32 DCR 4450; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 3(e), 63 DCR 4645.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-608. 1973 Ed., § 5-508. Cross References Housing conversion and sale, fund for housing assistance, authorized uses, displaced tenants, see § 42-3403.07. 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 § 6-904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 9 - Insanitary Buildings|§ 6-904. Occupancy of condemned building

No person having authority to prevent shall permit any building or part of building condemned to be occupied, except as specially authorized by the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings under the authority contained in this chapter, after 15 days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, or within such additional time as may be fixed by the Board, from and after the date of service of a copy of the order of condemnation on the owner of such building; or, if a copy of such order of condemnation has been affixed to the condemned building or part of building at a date subsequent to the date of service of the notice on the owner, after 15 days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, or within such additional time as may be fixed by the Board, from the date on which said copy of such order of condemnation was so affixed.  (May 1, 1906, 34 Stat. 158, ch. 2073, § 4; Aug. 28, 1954, 68 Stat. 886, ch. 1032.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-704. 1973 Ed., § 5-619. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-906 and § 6-916.
DC Code § 6-905 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 9 - Insanitary Buildings|§ 6-905. Owner to repair or demolish condemned building

The owner of any building or part of building condemned under the provisions of this chapter shall, within the time specified by the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings in the order of condemnation, or any extension of time which may be granted by the Board: (1) make such changes or repairs as will remedy the conditions which led to the condemnation of such building or part of building; or (2) cause such building or part of building to be demolished and removed; provided, that any owner repairing a building or part of building in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be required to make only those repairs which are reasonably related to a correction of the uninhabitable or insanitary condition or conditions found by said Board to exist in or about said building, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the Board to require any repair not reasonably related to the correction of any uninhabitable or insanitary condition in or about such building, but the Board may require the building to be brought into substantial conformity with the Building Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986. Whenever any building is repaired or demolished in accordance with the requirements of this section, such repair or demolition shall be performed in such manner and under the authority of such permit as may be required by any applicable law or regulation.  (May 1, 1906, 34 Stat. 158, ch. 2073, § 5; Aug. 28, 1954, 68 Stat. 886, ch. 1032; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(f), 34 DCR 1072; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 103(d), 48 DCR 1888.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-705. 1973 Ed., § 5-620. Section References This section is referenced in § 6-916. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-281 substituted “uninhabitable or insanitary condition” for “insanitary condition” in two places, and substituted “but the Board may require the building to be brought into substantial conformity” for “or to require such building to be brought into substantial conformity”. References in Text The “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986,” referred to in par. (2), is D.C. Law 6-216.
DC Code § 6-906 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations|Chapter 9 - Insanitary Buildings|§ 6-906. Cancellation of condemnation order; extensions of time

If the owner of any building or part of building condemned under the provisions of this chapter shall make such changes or repairs as will remedy in a manner satisfactory to the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings the conditions which led to the condemnation of such building or part of building, the order of condemnation shall be canceled and the building may again be occupied. If the owner cannot make such changes or repairs within the period within which the owner may lawfully permit such building or part of building to be occupied under § 6-904, but proceeds with such changes or repairs with reasonable diligence during such period, said Board may, by special order, extend from time to time the period within which the occupants of said building or part of building may remain therein, and within which the owner of such building may permit the said occupants so to remain.  (May 1, 1906, 34 Stat. 158, ch. 2073, § 6; Aug. 28, 1954, 68 Stat. 886, ch. 1032.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-706. 1973 Ed., § 5-621.