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DC Code § 9-325 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 3 - Bridges, Viaducts, and Subways|§ 9-325. Francis Case Memorial Bridge

The bridge crossing the Washington Channel of the Potomac River on Interstate Route 395, approximately 100 yards downstream from the outlet gate of the Tidal Basin, near the intersection of the extension of 13th and G Streets Southwest, shall be known and designated as the “Francis Case Memorial Bridge.” Any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States or of the District of Columbia in which such bridge is referred to shall be held to refer to such bridge as the “Francis Case Memorial Bridge.”  (Sept. 25, 1965, 79 Stat. 838, Pub. L. 89-203, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-525. 1973 Ed., § 7-525. References in Text Interstate Route 395 was substituted for Interstate Route 95 in the first sentence of this section to update terminology.
DC Code § 9-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-502. Electric lamps on overhead wires prohibited

No public electric lamp shall be maintained by means of overhead wires within either the city limits of Washington or the existing fire limits of the District of Columbia as existing March 2, 1911.  (Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1011, ch. 192, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-702. 1973 Ed., § 7-702. Section References This section is referenced in § 9-501.
DC Code § 9-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-503. Failure to provide required illumination; testing facilities

Proportionate deductions shall be made from the amounts due lighting companies for failure to furnish the illumination required by law for public lighting in the District of Columbia, and each company shall furnish, at its own expense, when and as required by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, all proper and necessary facilities, testing places, and apparatus at its plant, and such help at points on its mains or circuits as to enable the said Mayor to determine whether the required illumination is being furnished. For each and every lamp which shall be extinguished or not lighted during any portion of the scheduled time of lighting, a pro rata deduction, based upon the period of nonillumination and the price per lamp, shall be made from said amounts.  (Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1011, ch. 192, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-703. 1973 Ed., § 7-703. 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 § 9-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-504. Mayor not required to execute contracts for lighting

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall not be required to execute contracts for gas and electric lighting.  (Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1011, ch. 192, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-704. 1973 Ed., § 7-704. 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 § 9-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-505. Failure to furnish, erect, maintain, move, or discontinue street lamps

Any gaslight company or any electric light company doing business in the District of Columbia, which shall fail or refuse to furnish, erect, maintain, move, or discontinue any street lamp in compliance with the foregoing provisions as the Mayor of the District of Columbia may direct, shall be subject to a penalty of $25 for each and every day’s failure or refusal so to do, to be recovered at law in the name of the District of Columbia in any court of competent jurisdiction.  (Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 1011, ch. 192, § 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-705. 1973 Ed., § 7-705. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-3812. 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 § 9-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-506. Extension of gas mains for maintenance of street lamps

Each gas company in the District of Columbia shall, at its sole and entire expense, make reasonable extensions of its gas mains whenever the said extensions shall be necessary for maintaining street lamps for the public safety and comfort, and the Council of the District of Columbia shall regulate the location and depth of the said gas mains in the streets, avenues, roads, alleys, and spaces of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 3, 1893, 27 Stat. 544, ch. 199; May 29, 1928, 45 Stat. 996, ch. 901, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-706. 1973 Ed., § 7-706. 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(171) 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 § 9-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-507. Mayor to regulate hours of lighting of street lamps

The Mayor of the District of Columbia, subject to appropriations therefor, is hereby authorized and empowered to require that all public and other lamps under his control be lighted during such hours as in his judgment will most effectively promote the safety and convenience of the public.  (Mar. 6, 1939, 53 Stat. 511, ch. 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-707. 1973 Ed., § 7-707. 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 § 9-508 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-508. Washington Terminal Company to pay for certain street lighting

The Washington Terminal Company, its successors, or transferees shall pay to the District for the lighting of the streets, avenues, alleys, and grounds over and under which its right-of-way may cross, as well as for the lighting of those streets, avenues, alleys, and grounds bordering on its right-of-way, under the direction and control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and in case of default of payment of such bills, actions at law may be maintained by the District of Columbia against said terminal company or its successors, or transferees therefor; provided, that not more than $85 per annum shall be paid for any electric arc light burning from 15 minutes after sunset to 45 minutes before sunrise, and operated wholly by means of underground wire; and each arc light shall be of not less than 1000 actual candlepower; provided further, that no more than $18 per annum shall be paid for each gas lamp equipped with a self-regulating flat-flame burner so adjusted as to secure under all ordinary variations of pressure and density a consumption of 5 cubic feet of gas per hour, nor more than $20.85 per annum for each gas lamp and $22.80 per annum for each oil lamp equipped with an incandescent mantle burner of not less than 60 candlepower.  (May 26, 1908, 35 Stat. 287, 288, ch. 198.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-708. 1973 Ed., § 7-708. Section References This section is referenced in § 9-509. 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 § 9-509 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-509. Railroads to pay for certain street lighting

All railroads other than street railroads shall pay to the District of Columbia for the lighting, under the direction and control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, of the public roads, streets, avenues, and alleys, for their full width, through which their tracks may be laid, for the length of the street occupied by the said tracks, whether the said tracks be laid above, below, or at grade; as well as for the lighting of the subways and bridges over or under which the tracks of said railroads pass; and in default of payment of such bills, actions at law may be maintained by the District of Columbia against said railroads or their successors, transferees, or lessees therefor; provided, that nothing herein shall be held to repeal § 9-508.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 953, ch. 150.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-709. 1973 Ed., § 7-709. Cross References Bridges, lighting, see § 9-301. 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 § 9-510 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 5 - Street Lighting|§ 9-510. Increase in number of street lamps authorized

The proper authorities are directed to increase from time to time, as the public good may require, the number of street lamps on any of the streets, lanes, alleys, public ways, and grounds, in the City of Washington, and to do any and all things pertaining to the well lighting of the City.  (R.S., D.C., § 233.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-710. 1973 Ed., § 7-710.
DC Code § 9-601 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-601. Removal from sidewalks by owner of abutting property

(a) The owner of a residential or commercial property that fronts or abuts a paved sidewalk shall, within the first 8 hours of daylight after the ceasing to fall of any snow or sleet, remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, snow or sleet that is in front of or abuts a building or lot of land to provide a path that is the entire width of the sidewalk, up to 36 inches wide; provided, that a residential or commercial property owner may delegate this responsibility to a tenant, occupant, lessee, or other individual by written agreement. (b) If snow or sleet cannot be removed without causing injury to the paved sidewalk, then the owner of the residential or commercial property shall, within the first 8 hours of daylight after the ceasing to fall of any snow or sleet, make the sidewalk reasonably safe for travel by covering the unremoved snow or sleet with a coating of sand, sawdust, or other proper substance as necessary to render the sidewalk safe for pedestrian travel.  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 845, ch. 318, § 1; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-211, § 2(a), 61 DCR 13074.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-901. 1973 Ed., § 7-801. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-211 rewrote the section.
DC Code § 9-602.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-602.01. Mayor's authority to enter into agreements with certain entities for removal of snow and ice

Notwithstanding Chapter 3A of Title 2, the Mayor may enter into an agreement, excluding grant agreements, with a BID corporation, as defined in § 2-1215.02(4), a DC Main Streets program, or a Clean Team grantee, duly organized with a current grant agreement with the Department of Small and Local Business Development, to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, curb cuts, and crosswalks within the boundaries of or adjoining to the BID, as defined in § 2-1215.02(7), the DC Main Streets program, or the Clean Team grantee agreement during a declared snow emergency.  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 845, ch. 318, § 2a; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-265, § 2, 64 DCR 2138.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Snow Removal Agreement Authorization Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-640, Jan. 26, 2017, 64 DCR 929).
DC Code § 9-603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-603. Removal from sidewalks adjacent to federal buildings

It shall be the duty of the Director of National Park Service within the first 8 hours of daylight after the ceasing to fall of any snow or sleet, or after the accumulation of ice upon the paved sidewalks within the fire limits of the District of Columbia, to remove or cause to be removed from such sidewalks as are in front of or adjacent to all buildings owned or leased by the United States, except the Capitol buildings and grounds and the Library of Congress building, and from all paved sidewalks or crosswalks used as public thoroughfares in front of, around, or through all public squares, reservations, or open spaces within the fire limits of the District of Columbia, owned or leased by the United States, such snow, sleet, and ice; but in the event of inability to remove such accumulation of snow, sleet, and ice, by reason of the hardening thereof, without injury to the sidewalk, it shall be his duty, within the first 8 hours of daylight after the hardening of such snow, sleet, and ice, to make reasonably safe for travel, or cause to be made reasonably safe for travel, by the sprinkling of sand or ashes thereon, such paved sidewalks and crosswalks, and shall, as soon thereafter as the weather shall permit, thoroughly clean said sidewalks and crosswalks.  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 845, ch. 318, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-903. 1973 Ed., § 7-803.
DC Code § 9-604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-604. Temporary use of sand and ashes. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 845, ch. 318, § 4; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-211, § 2(b), 61 DCR 13074.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-904. 1973 Ed., § 7-804.
DC Code § 9-605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-605. Failure of owner or occupant to remove — Removal by Mayor. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 846, ch. 318, § 5; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-211, § 2(c), 61 DCR 13074.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-905. 1973 Ed., § 7-805. 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 § 9-606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 9 - Transportation Systems|Chapter 6 - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Sidewalks|§ 9-606. Failure of owner or occupant to remove — Suit to recover cost

(a)(1) Upon finding of a violation of § 9-601, the Mayor may issue a notice of infraction to a residential or commercial property. (2) A person authorized to issue a notice of infraction for a violation of § 9-601 shall not issue the notice to a residential property owner for a violation unless the violation continues to exist 24 hours after the snow or sleet has ceased to fall. (3) For a residential property, the fine for a violation of § 9-601 shall be no more than $25. (4) For a commercial property, the fine for a violation of § 9-601 shall be $150. (b) Notwithstanding a residential or commercial property owner’s delegation of the owner’s responsibility to comply with § 9-601, the owner shall remain liable for payment of a fine issued in accordance with this section; provided, that a property owner may seek reimbursement in the amount of the fine from a tenant, occupant, lessee, or other individual pursuant to the delegation of the owner’s responsibility in a written agreement. (c) No property owner shall be fined more than once per day per property for a violation of this chapter. (d)(1) A residential property owner who is 65 years of age or older or who has a disability shall not be found in violation of this chapter, and shall qualify for an exemption. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, a residential property owner shall qualify as having a disability if the owner has been determined to have a disability pursuant to a government assistance program or has evidence from a medical doctor that he or she is unable to, or should not, undertake the physical activity required to remove sleet or snow. (e) On or before December 1st of each year, the Mayor shall publicize through public media the obligation to remove sleet or snow pursuant to § 9-601 and the penalties that might be enforced for failure to comply. (f) Infractions of this chapter shall be adjudicated pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 8 [§ 8-801 et seq.].  (Sept. 16, 1922, 42 Stat. 846, ch. 318, § 6; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-211, § 2(d), 61 DCR 13074.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-906. 1973 Ed., § 7-806. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-211 rewrote the section.