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DC Code § 9-204.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part B - Commemorative Works|§ 9-204.15. Guidelines for consideration of applications

(a) Commemorative works on public space that are proposed for commemoration of local individuals, groups, events, or other significant elements of District of Columbia culture or history generally should be given priority over other commemorative works, especially when the subject is a member of a minority group who is a native Washingtonian or person who made Washington their home. (b) Subjects to be memorialized by commemorative works on public space in the District should be of long-term historic importance and shall generally not be any living person, any deceased person who has been deceased less than 10 years, nor any event that has occurred within 10 years of the application for placement of the commemorative work on public space. (c) In considering a proposed commemorative work on public space, the Mayor, the Council, and the Committee shall be guided by the following criteria, in addition to any other criteria set forth in this subchapter, and any other criteria not inconsistent with this subchapter developed by the Mayor and published in the D.C. Register: (1) To the maximum extent possible, a commemorative work shall be located in surroundings that are relevant to and compatible with the subject of the commemorative work. (2) A commemorative work shall be situated in a manner that prevents interference with or encroachment upon any existing commemorative work, and that protects and enhances, to the maximum extent practicable, open space, existing public and private uses, and cultural and natural resources. Placement should be encouraged in those areas with limited access to public art. (3) A commemorative work shall be constructed of durable material suitable to the outdoor environment, and any landscape features of a commemorative work shall be compatible with the climate. (d) When the Committee recommends approval of a proposed commemorative work, the approval shall be accompanied by a statement of the primary reasoning for the commemoration.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 415; as added Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-275, § 2(d), 48 DCR 1660; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-196, § 2(e), 68 DCR 000753.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Commemorative Works on Public Space Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-564, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1627). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority to Promulgate Rules Pursuant to the Commemorative Works on Public Space Amendment Act of 2000, see Mayor’s Order 2005-59, April 1, 2005 ( 52 DCR 5798).
DC Code § 9-204.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part B - Commemorative Works|§ 9-204.16. Easements for commemorative works

Following approval of a commemorative work by the Mayor and the Council pursuant to § 9-204.01, the Mayor shall provide an easement to the sponsor of the commemorative work for the use of District public space for the purpose of constructing and maintaining the approved commemorative work. The term of the easement shall be for a maximum of 25 years and may be automatically renewable for successive 25 year terms in perpetuity unless cancelled in writing by the Mayor for good cause. The Mayor shall establish the rules for termination of an easement granted for a commemorative work. The Mayor shall require each sponsor of an approved commemorative work to provide for all of the financing necessary to develop, construct, and maintain the commemorative work. A sponsor of an approved commemorative work shall be financially responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the commemorative work.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 416; as added Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-275, § 2(d), 48 DCR 1660.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Commemorative Works on Public Space Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-564, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1627).
DC Code § 9-204.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part B - Commemorative Works|§ 9-204.17. Issuance of permits

Prior to issuing a permit for the construction of a commemorative work on public space in the District, the Mayor shall determine that: (1) The sponsor, site, subject matter, and design of the proposed commemorative work have been approved by the Mayor and Council pursuant to § 9-204.01; (2) The proposed commemorative work complies with requirements set forth in subchapter I of Chapter 11 of Title 6 and subchapter V of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of Title 8; (3) Knowledgeable persons qualified in the field of preservation and maintenance have been consulted to determine structural soundness and durability of the proposed commemorative work; (4) The sponsor authorized to construct the commemorative work has submitted contract documents for the construction of the commemorative work to the Mayor; and (5) The sponsor authorized to construct and maintain the commemorative work has sufficient funds to complete construction of the project and to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the commemorative work.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 417; as added Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-275, § 2(d), 48 DCR 1660.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 9-204.18. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Commemorative Works on Public Space Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-564, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1627).
DC Code § 9-204.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part B - Commemorative Works|§ 9-204.18. Deposit for maintenance of commemorative work

(a) In addition to the criteria set forth in § 9-204.17, no construction permit shall be issued unless the sponsor authorized to construct the commemorative work has donated either an amount that is equal to 10% of the total estimated cost of the construction or another amount determined by the Mayor to offset the costs of perpetual maintenance and preservation of the commemorative work. (b) All proceeds received pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited in a nonlapsing account of the District government and shall be available for the nonrecurring repair and maintenance of the sponsor’s commemorative work pursuant to the provisions of this section. (c) The sponsor shall be required to submit to the Mayor an annual report of operations prior to and during construction of the commemorative work, including financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant, paid for by the sponsor authorized to construct the commemorative work. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a commemorative work that is constructed by a Federal or District agency and where less than 50% of the funding for the construction is provided by private sources.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 418; as added Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-275, § 2(d), 48 DCR 1660.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Commemorative Works on Public Space Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-564, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1627).
DC Code § 9-204.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part B - Commemorative Works|§ 9-204.19. Expiration of approval of commemorative work

Approval of a commemorative work pursuant to § 9-204.01, and any easement granted pursuant to the approval, shall expire at the end of a 7-year period beginning on the effective date of the approval unless: (1) The Mayor issues a construction permit for the commemorative work during that period; or (2) Prior to the end of the 7-year period, the Mayor: (A) Determines that all regulatory approvals other than the construction permit for the commemorative work have been obtained and not less than 75% of the amount estimated to be required to construct the commemorative work has been raised; and (B) Submits a proposed resolution that is approved by the Council to extend the 7-year authority for the commemorative work for a period not to exceed 3 years, at the end of which period the approval shall expire if a construction permit has not been issued for the commemorative work.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 419; as added Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-275, § 2(d), 48 DCR 1660.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Commemorative Works on Public Space Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-564, January 31, 2001, 48 DCR 1627).
DC Code § 9-204.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part C - Streets, alleys, and other public spaces|§ 9-204.22. Designation of official names for other public spaces

(a) At least 30 days before the date of a Council hearing to consider legislation to designate an official name for a public space other than an alley or street, or portion thereof, the initiator of the proposal to designate the official name of the public space shall submit a copy of the legislation for review and comment to each Advisory Neighborhood Commission in which the public space is located. (b) Before the date of a Council hearing to consider legislation to designate an official name for a public space other than an alley or street, or portion thereof, the Mayor shall provide the Council with comments on the proposed designation submitted by any District agency with jurisdiction over the public space to be designated. (c) Before consideration by the Council, including a vote of a committee of the Council, of a bill to designate an official name for a public space other than an alley or street, or portion thereof, the Mayor shall provide the Council with a surveyor's plat showing: (1) The public space to be designated; and (2) The square or squares in which the public space is located and any adjacent squares. (3) Repealed. (d) The Mayor may establish, by rulemaking, fees to be paid by the initiator of a proposal to designate an official name of a public space to recoup costs associated with satisfying the requirements of this section, including obtaining consideration of the proposal by the Council and implementation of the proposal by the Mayor; provided, that fees shall not be assessed pursuant to this subsection on an initiator that is a governmental entity, including an Advisory Neighborhood Commission. (e) If there is no initiator within the meaning of § 9-201.01(4A), the Mayor shall discharge the responsibilities of the initiator set forth in this section; provided, that no fee shall be assessed pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 422; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-161, § 2(h), 63 DCR 10912; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1142(c), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(c) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(c) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 9-204.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part C - Streets, alleys, and other public spaces|§ 9-204.23. Designation of symbolic names for public spaces, streets, and alleys

(a) Any designation of an alley or street, or portion thereof, with a symbolic name shall meet the requirements of § 9-204.03a. (b) Before the date of a Council hearing to consider legislation to designate a symbolic name for an alley or street, or portion thereof, or other public space, the initiator of the proposal to designate the symbolic name for the an alley or street, or portion thereof, or other public space shall provide notice of the hearing to each Advisory Neighborhood Commission in which the portion of the alley or street or other public space to be designated is located. (c) If there is no initiator within the meaning of § 9-201.01(4A), the Mayor shall discharge the responsibilities of the initiator set forth in this section.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 423; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-161, § 2(h), 63 DCR 10912; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1142(d), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(d) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(d) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 9-204.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 2 - Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures|Subchapter IV - Public Space Names and Commemorative Works|Part C - Streets, alleys, and other public spaces|§ 9-204.24. Implementation of public space, street, and alley names

(a) Following the effective date of an act to designate the official name of an alley or street, or portion thereof, the Mayor shall: (1) Update relevant records of the District of Columbia to reflect the official name of an alley or street, or portion thereof, including: (A) Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department records; (B) Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency records; (B-i) District Department of Transportation and Office of the Chief Technology Officer records; (C) District of Columbia maps; and (D) Any other record of the District of Columbia used for way-finding or address purposes; (2) Notify the United States Postal Service, other relevant government agencies as determined by the Mayor, and relevant private sector entities as determined by the Mayor, of the official name of the alley or street, or portion thereof; and (3) Install signage indicating the official name of the alley or street, or portion thereof, using procedures established by the District Department of Transportation, and remove any signs with a previous name; provided, that at least one sign bearing the previous name of the alley or street, or portion thereof, shall be transferred to the Archives of the District of Columbia. (b) Following the effective date of an act to designate an official name of a public space other than an alley or street, or portion thereof, the Mayor may install signage denoting the public space name. The signage shall conform to the policies of the agency with jurisdiction over the public space. (c) Following the effective date of an act to designate an official name of an alley or street, or portion thereof, or other public space, the Surveyor of the District of Columbia shall record a copy of the act and the Surveyor's plat in the Office of the Surveyor. (d)(1) When legislation to designate a symbolic name for an alley or street, or portion thereof, or other public space becomes effective, the Mayor may install signage denoting the area of the designation. (2) The design used for signage for a symbolic name of an alley or street, or portion thereof, including any replacement signage, shall be uniform and distinct from the design used for signage for official names, except for those signs installed before October 8, 2016.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 424; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-161, § 2(h), 63 DCR 10912; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1142(e), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 9-431.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 4 - Street Repair and Construction|Subchapter IV - Cutting of Trenches|Part A - Cutting Trenches in Highways, 1898|§ 9-431.01. Permit required; exceptions

It shall be unlawful for any person to make any cut or trench in any highway, reservation, or public space in the District of Columbia, or to disturb or remove any public work or material therein, without a permit so to do from the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The person obtaining such a permit shall abide by all conditions and provisions of the permit; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to public buildings of the United States, or to diminish the authority of the officer in charge of public buildings and grounds, or the Architect of the Capitol.  (June 18, 1898, 30 Stat. 477, ch. 467, § 7; Sept. 13, 1978, D.C. Law 2-105,§ 2, 25 DCR 1982.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-620. 1973 Ed., § 7-615. Section References This section is referenced in § 9-431.02 and § 34-2705. Cross References Underground facilities protection, excavation or demolition requirements, see § 34-2705. 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 § 9-431.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 4 - Street Repair and Construction|Subchapter IV - Cutting of Trenches|Part A - Cutting Trenches in Highways, 1898|§ 9-431.02. Penalty; prosecution

Any person violating any of the provisions of § 9-431.01 shall on conviction thereof in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000; and in default of payment of such fine such person shall be confined in the workhouse of the District of Columbia for a period not exceeding 6 months; and all prosecutions shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in the name of the District of Columbia.  (June 18, 1898, 30 Stat. 477, ch. 467, § 8; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; 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); Sept. 13, 1978, D.C. Law 2-105, § 3, 25 DCR 1982.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-621. 1973 Ed., § 7-616.
DC Code § 9-433.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 4 - Street Repair and Construction|Subchapter IV - Cutting of Trenches|Part B - Cutting Trenches in Highways, 2000|§ 9-433.01. Permit required; exceptions

It shall be unlawful for any person to make any cut or trench in any highway, reservation, or public space in the District of Columbia, or to disturb or remove any public work or material therein, without a permit so to do from the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The person obtaining such a permit shall abide by all conditions and provisions of the permit; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to public buildings of the United States, or to diminish the authority of the officer in charge of public buildings and grounds, or the Architect of the Capitol.  (Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 202, 47 DCR 520.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 9-433.02.
DC Code § 9-433.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 4 - Street Repair and Construction|Subchapter IV - Cutting of Trenches|Part B - Cutting Trenches in Highways, 2000|§ 9-433.02. Penalty; prosecution

Any person violating any of the provisions of § 9-433.01 shall on conviction thereof in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000; and in default of payment of such fine such person shall be confined in the workhouse of the District of Columbia for a period not exceeding 6 months; and all prosecutions shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in the name of the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 203, 47 DCR 520.)
DC Code § 9-1217.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter IX - Street Closings and Acquisitions|Part A - Cost of Street Extensions|§ 9-1217.01. Cost of street extension assessed as benefits; assessments for parkways

The United States shall not bear any part of the cost of the acquisition of land for street extensions, but when the condemnation of any land for such purposes is authorized by law the total cost of the land and the expenses of the condemnation proceedings shall be assessed as benefits; in any case where land is condemned for a parkway, including a street or streets, where such parkway is of considerable length with relation to its width, not less than one-half of the cost of the land including the same fraction of the expenses of the condemnation proceedings shall be assessed as benefits; and in any case where land is condemned for a public park, not less than one-third of the cost of the land including the same fraction of the expenses of the condemnation proceedings shall be assessed as benefits.  (June 26, 1912, 37 Stat. 178, ch. 182.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-217. 1973 Ed., § 7-218.
DC Code § 9-1217.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter IX - Street Closings and Acquisitions|Part B - Repealed Provisions|§ 9-1217.11. Council authorized to open, extend, or widen streets; damages and costs. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 704, 30 DCR 148; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-24, § 16, 30 DCR 3341.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-201.
DC Code § 9-1217.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter IX - Street Closings and Acquisitions|Part B - Repealed Provisions|§ 9-1217.12. Condemnation proceedings authorized [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30 DCR 148.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 7-202 to 7-214. 1981 Ed., §§ 7-215, 7-216. 1981 Ed., §§ 7-218, 7-219.
DC Code § 9-1217.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter IX - Street Closings and Acquisitions|Part B - Repealed Provisions|§ 9-1217.13. Contents of condemnation petition [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30 DCR 148.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 7-202 to 7-214. 1981 Ed., §§ 7-215, 7-216. 1981 Ed., §§ 7-218, 7-219.