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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter III - Transfer to Agency of Certain Property near Maine Avenue › § 6–321.07. Not considered a local grant-in-aid

§ 6–321.07. Not considered a local grant-in-aid.
No transfer or donation of any interest in real property under the authority of this subchapter shall constitute a local grant-in-aid in connection with any urban renewal project being undertaken with federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended.
(Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 872, Pub. L. 86-736, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-828.
1973 Ed., § 5-726.
References in Text
Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of July 15, 1949, 63 Stat. 413, ch. 338.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter III - Transfer to Agency of Certain Property near Maine Avenue › § 6–321.08. Definitions

§ 6–321.08. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, any reference to the ““Agency” shall be deemed to be a reference to the District of Columbia as the successor in interest to the Agency.
(Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 872, Pub. L. 86-736, § 8; July 9, 2012, 126 Stat. 990, Pub. L. 112-143, § 1(f).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-829.
1973 Ed., § 5-727.
Effect of Amendments
Pub. L. 112-143 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “As used in this subchapter, the terms ‘Agency,’ ‘lessee,’ ‘real property,’ ‘redevelopment,’ and ‘redevelopment company’ shall have the respective meanings provided for such terms by § 6-301.02.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter IV - Relocation Services › Part A - General › § 6–331.01. Relocation services for displaced persons and concerns; preference in vacancies in government housing; housing surveys

§ 6–331.01. Relocation services for displaced persons and concerns; preference in vacancies in government housing; housing surveys.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to provide such relocation services as he shall determine to be reasonable and necessary to individuals, families, business concerns, and nonprofit organizations which may be or have been displaced from real property by actions of the United States or of the government of the District of Columbia, except the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency, such actions to include, but not be limited to, acquisition of property for public works projects, condemnation of unsafe and insanitary buildings, and enforcement of the laws and regulations relating to housing. The Mayor shall provide that such individuals and families so displaced shall be given the same preference with respect to vacancies occurring in housing owned or operated within the District of Columbia by federal or District of Columbia governmental agencies as is provided in § 6-301.07(b) [repealed]. The Mayor is authorized to make housing surveys in order to carry out this subchapter.
(Oct. 6, 1964, 78 Stat. 1004, Pub. L. 88-629, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-830.
1973 Ed., § 5-728.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-331.03 and § 42-3171.04.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Director of the Office of Property Management to Provide Relocation Assistance to Persons and Businesses Displaced by the District of Columbia’s Acquisition of Real Property through Condemnation by Eminent Domain or Threat Thereof, see Mayor’s Order 2004-196, December 2, 2004 ( 51 DCR 11376).
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter IV - Relocation Services › Part A - General › § 6–331.02. Determination of availability of housing for displaced persons

§ 6–331.02. Determination of availability of housing for displaced persons.
Prior to the acquisition of real property for any public works project of the government of the District of Columbia, the Mayor shall make the same determinations with respect to the availability of housing for displaced individuals and families as is required by § 6-301.07(a) [repealed].
(Oct. 6, 1964, 78 Stat. 1004, Pub. L. 88-629, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-831.
1973 Ed., § 5-730.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter IV - Relocation Services › Part A - General › § 6–331.03. District of Columbia Relocation Assistance Office

§ 6–331.03. District of Columbia Relocation Assistance Office.
There is hereby established within the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency an office to be known as the District of Columbia Relocation Assistance Office (hereinafter referred to as the “Office”). The Office shall provide the relocation services authorized by § 6-331.01, administer the payments authorized by former § 5-729 [Code, 1973 Ed.] and provide the relocation assistance which the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency is authorized to provide by §§ 6-301.01 to 6-301.20 [repealed] and any other act.
(Oct. 6, 1964, 78 Stat. 1004, Pub. L. 88-629, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-832.
1973 Ed., § 5-731.
References in Text
“Former § 5-729”, referred to in the second sentence, is § 5-729, D.C. Code, 1973 Ed.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter IV - Relocation Services › Part A - General › § 6–331.04. Regulations to carry out part

§ 6–331.04. Regulations to carry out part.
The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to make regulations to carry out the purposes of this part.
(Oct. 6, 1964, 78 Stat. 1004, Pub. L. 88-629, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-833.
1973 Ed., § 5-732.
New Implementing Regulations
New implementing regulations: Pursuant to this section, the “Relocation Regulation Payment Increase Amendment Act of 1978” (D.C. Law 2-122, Oct. 13, 1978, 25 DCR 1547) was enacted.
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(131) 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter IV - Relocation Services › Part B - Persons Displaced by District Programs, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or Condominium Conversion › § 6–333.02. Relocation advisory services for persons displaced by condominium conversion, or by rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuance from housing use of building

§ 6–333.02. Relocation advisory services for persons displaced by condominium conversion, or by rehabilitation, demolition, or discontinuance from housing use of building.
Whenever a building in the District of Columbia is converted from rental to condominium units, or is substantially rehabilitated or demolished, or is discontinued from housing use, the Relocation Assistance Office shall provide relocation advisory services for tenants who move from the converted, substantially rehabilitated, demolished, or discontinued building. This includes: ascertaining the relocation needs for each household; providing current information on the availability of equivalent substitute housing; supplying information concerning federal and District housing programs; and providing other advisory services to displaced persons in order to minimize hardships in adjusting to relocation.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-89, title V, § 516, 23 DCR 9532b; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-54, § 804, 24 DCR 5334; Oct. 13, 1978, D.C. Law 2-121, § 2, 25 DCR 1542.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-835.
1973 Ed., § 5-732b.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 42-3171.04.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue › § 6–341.02. Lease or sale by Agency authorized

§ 6–341.02. Lease or sale by Agency authorized.
The Agency is hereby authorized in accordance with subchapter I of this chapter to lease or sell, as an entirety or parts thereof separately, to 1 or more redevelopment companies or other lessees or purchasers, such real property as may be transferred to the Agency under the authority of this subchapter.
(Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1184, Pub. L. 89-317, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-837.
1973 Ed., § 5-734.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue › § 6–341.04. Transfer not a local grant-in-aid

§ 6–341.04. Transfer not a local grant-in-aid.
No transfer or donation of any interest in real property under the authority of this subchapter shall constitute a local grant-in-aid in connection with any urban renewal project being undertaken with federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended.
(Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1184, Pub. L. 89-317, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-839.
1973 Ed., § 5-736.
References in Text
Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in this section, is the Act of July 15, 1949, 63 Stat. 413, ch. 338.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Housing Redevelopment › Subchapter V - Properties near Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue › § 6–341.05. Definitions

§ 6–341.05. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, the terms “Agency,” “lessee,” “purchaser,” “real property,” “redevelopment,” and “redevelopment company” shall have the respective meanings provided for such terms by § 6-301.02 [repealed].
(Nov. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 1185, Pub. L. 89-317, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-840.
1973 Ed., § 5-737.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Building Lines › § 6–401. Building lines established on streets less than 90 feet wide

§ 6–401. Building lines established on streets less than 90 feet wide.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish building lines on streets or parts of streets less than 90 feet wide, in the District of Columbia, upon the presentation to him of a plat of the street or part of street upon which such action is desired, showing the lots and the names of the record owners thereof, and accompanied by a petition of the owners of more than one-half of the real estate shown on said plat requesting that building lines be established, or when the Mayor deems that the public interests require that such building lines be established; provided, that no such building lines shall be established on any part of street less than 1 block in length.
(June 21, 1906, 34 Stat. 384, ch. 3505, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-201.
1973 Ed., § 5-201.
Cross References
Building regulations, powers and duties of Council and Mayor, see § 1-303.04.
Editor's Notes
Elimination of building restriction line: D.C. Law 7-64, effective January 28, 1988, found the building restriction line in Square 1661 on the west side of 43rd Street, N.W., between Jenifer Street, N.W., and Military Road, N.W., as shown on the surveyor’s plat filed under S.O. 86-261, to be unnecessary for street purposes and ordered the restriction eliminated.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Building Lines › § 6–402. Condemnation proceedings — Filing of plats and petition

§ 6–402. Condemnation proceedings — Filing of plats and petition.
Upon the filing of such plat and petition in the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or when the Mayor shall deem that the public interests require it, the said Mayor shall institute condemnation proceedings in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, by a petition in rem, particularly describing the land to be taken, which petition shall be accompanied by duplicate plats, to be prepared by the Surveyor of said District, showing the location of said proposed building lines, the number of square feet to be taken from each lot or part of lot and the boundaries thereof in each square or block, and such other information as may be necessary for the purposes of such condemnation. Upon the filing of such petition, 1 copy of the plat, indorsed with the docket number of the case, shall be returned by the Clerk of said Court to the said Surveyor for record in his office.
(June 21, 1906, 34 Stat. 384, ch. 3505, § 2; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 571, Pub. L. 91-358, title I,§ 155(c)(15).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-202.
1973 Ed., § 5-202.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Building Lines › § 6–403. Condemnation proceedings — Procedures

§ 6–403. Condemnation proceedings — Procedures.
The condemnation proceedings herein provided for shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 16 as far as the same are applicable; and the assessment proceedings and assessment area for the establishment of building lines herein provided for shall be the same as that provided in § 9-203.01 et seq., for assessments in the opening, extension, widening, and straightening of alleys or minor streets, in the same manner as if the establishment of building lines had been included in said section.
(June 21, 1906, 34 Stat. 384, ch. 3505, § 3; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231,§ 16, 36 DCR 492.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-203.
1973 Ed., § 5-203.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Building Lines › § 6–406. Appropriations

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 6–501. Review of building permit applications; design and construction requirements.
(a) 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.
(b)(1) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules designating flood hazard areas in the District and requiring flood insurance as a condition of occupancy for the life of a new or substantially improved building in a flood hazard area.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term:
(A) "Flood hazard area" means an area designated as:
(i) A special flood hazard area or other area of flood hazard on the then-current flood insurance rate map for the District of Columbia issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; or
(ii) An area of flood hazard, as determined by the Mayor by rule.
(B) "Substantially improved building" means any building which has undergone any repair, alteration, addition, or improvement, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the building before the improvement or repair was started.
(May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 2, 22 DCR 7146; Aug. 16, 2022, D.C. Law 24-151, § 2, 69 DCR 007728.)
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).
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards › § 6–505. Annual report

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards › § 6–506. Penalties

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 5 - Flood Hazards › § 6–507. Delegation of functions. [Repealed]

§ 6–507. Delegation of functions. [Repealed]
*NOTE: This section was repealed by temporary legislation that will expire on July 13, 2024. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation affecting this section, click this link: Permanent Version.*
Repealed.
(May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 6B; as added Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(b), 68 DCR 001490; Dec. 1, 2023, D.C. Law 25-85, § 2, 70 DCR 13845.)
Applicability
Section 7276 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-269 has been implemented.
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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2 of Floodplain Review Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-265, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14454).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2 of Floodplain Review Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-188, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10716).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) repeal of this section, see § 2 of Floodplain Review Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-85, Dec. 1, 2023, 70 DCR 13845).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.01. Nonfireproof dwellings. [Repealed]

§ 6–601.01. Nonfireproof dwellings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 1; May 20, 1912, 37 Stat. 114, ch. 124; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-401.
1973 Ed., § 5-401.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-601.04.
Cross References
Building regulations, powers and duties of Council and Mayor, see § 1-303.04.
Civil infractions, administrative review, appeals, see § 2-1803.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.02. Nonfireproof business buildings. [Repealed]

§ 6–601.02. Nonfireproof business buildings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 2; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-402.
1973 Ed., § 5-402.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.03. Buildings exceeding 60 feet in height; hotels, apartments, and tenements of 3 or more stories; halls with seating capacity of 300 or more; churches. [Repealed]

§ 6–601.03. Buildings exceeding 60 feet in height; hotels, apartments, and tenements of 3 or more stories; halls with seating capacity of 300 or more; churches. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 452, ch. 263, § 3; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-403.
1973 Ed., § 5-403.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.04. Additions; towers, spires, and domes; theaters. [Repealed]

§ 6–601.04. Additions; towers, spires, and domes; theaters. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 453, ch. 263, § 4; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(1), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-404.
1973 Ed., § 5-404.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.06. Frame dwellings. [Repealed]

§ 6–601.06. Frame dwellings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 6; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(a)(2), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-406.
1973 Ed., § 5-406.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.07. Measurement of building height; parapet walls

§ 6–601.07. Measurement of building height; parapet walls.
For the purposes of this subchapter the height of buildings shall be measured from the level of the sidewalk opposite the middle of the front of the building to the highest point of the roof. If the building has more than 1 front, the height shall be measured from the elevation of the sidewalk opposite the middle of the front that will permit of the greater height. No parapet walls shall extend above the limit of height, except on nonfireproof dwellings where a parapet wall or balustrade of a height not exceeding 4 feet will be permitted above the limit of height of building permitted under this subchapter.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 7; May 20, 1912, 37 Stat. 114, ch. 124.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-407.
1973 Ed., § 5-407.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.08. Violation of subchapter

§ 6–601.08. Violation of subchapter.
Buildings erected, altered, or raised or converted in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, are hereby declared to be common nuisances; and the owner or the person in charge of or maintaining any such buildings, upon conviction on information filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or any of his assistants in the name of said District, and which said Court is hereby authorized to hear and determine such cases, shall be adjudged guilty of maintaining a common nuisance, and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 per day for each and every day such nuisance shall be permitted to continue, and shall be required by said Court to abate such nuisance. The Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia may maintain an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia, to abate and perpetually enjoin such nuisance. The injunction shall be granted at the commencement of the action, and no bond shall be required. Any person violating the terms of any injunction granted in such proceeding shall be punished as for contempt by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment in the Washington Asylum and Jail for not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 454, ch. 263, § 8; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a), (c)(18).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-408.
1973 Ed., § 5-408.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter I - General › § 6–601.09. Right of Congress to alter or repeal

§ 6–601.09. Right of Congress to alter or repeal.
Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter.
(June 1, 1910, 36 Stat. 455, ch. 263, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-409.
1973 Ed., § 5-409.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter II - Regulation of Heights and Exterior Designs of Buildings › § 6–611.02. Plats of restricted area

§ 6–611.02. Plats of restricted area.
The Council of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission, shall prepare plats defining the areas within which application for building permits shall be submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts for its recommendations.
(May 16, 1930, 46 Stat. 367, ch. 291, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-411.
1973 Ed., § 5-411.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-1102.01, § 10-1121.04, § 10-1121.11, and § 25-374.
Cross References
Airspace leases, conditions for execution of lease, see § 10-1121.04.
Rental and utilization of public space, conditional authorization to construct structures, federal and district governments, see § 10-1121.11.
Rental and utilization of public space, public space on or above ground, see § 10-1102.01.
Transfer of Functions
“National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Capital Park and Planning Commission” in view of the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the National Capital Planning Commission.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(121) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter III - Zoning and Zoning Commission › Part B - Office of Zoning › § 6–623.01. Office of Zoning — Established

§ 6–623.01. Office of Zoning — Established.
There is established as an independent agency of the District of Columbia (“District”) government an Office of Zoning to provide professional, technical, or administrative staff assistance to the Zoning Commission for the District (“Zoning Commission”) and to the Board of Zoning Adjustment in the performance of their functions and any other duties provided by law.
(Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-163, § 2, 37 DCR 4676.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-412.1.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-623.03.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) provisions regarding the source of funding, see § 305 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
For temporary (90 day) Office of Zoning additional space need provisions, see § 1202 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) Office of Zoning additional space need provisions, see § 1202 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle S of title I of Law 15-205: Section 1201 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle S of title I of the act may be cited as Office of Zoning Additional Space Needs Act of 2004.
Editor's Notes
Section 1202 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided: “Not later than September 30, 2004, the Office of Property Management shall provide additional space within the District government office building located at 441 4th Street, N.W. (‘One Judiciary Square’) to the Office of Zoning (‘OZ’) to address OZ’s increased space requirements. The additional space to be provided shall include the Suite 200-S and other space on the second floor of One Judiciary Square.”
Section effective October 1, 1991: Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 8-163 provided that the provisions of the act shall not apply until October 1, 1991.
Section 305 of D.C. Law 13-38 provided: “The exclusive source of funding for the Office of Zoning shall be appropriated local funds.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter III - Zoning and Zoning Commission › Part B - Office of Zoning › § 6–623.03. Office of Zoning — Transfer of functions of Zoning Secretariat of Office of Planning

§ 6–623.03. Office of Zoning — Transfer of functions of Zoning Secretariat of Office of Planning.
In accordance with § 1-204.04(b), the functions of the Zoning Secretariat of the Office of Planning, under the direction of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development pursuant to the Establishment of the Office of Economic Development, effective January 3, 1983 (M.O. 83-18; 30 DCR 319 ), and any position, property, record, unexpended balance of appropriations, allocation, or other funds available to or to be made available relating to the functions of the Zoning Secretariat of the Office of Planning, are transferred to the Office of Zoning established by § 6-623.01.
(Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-163, § 4, 37 DCR 4676.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-412.3.
Editor's Notes
Section effective October 1, 1991: Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 8-163 provided that the provisions of the act shall not apply until October 1, 1991.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter III - Zoning and Zoning Commission › Part B - Office of Zoning › § 6–623.04. Office of Zoning — Recommendations, reports, review and comment by Office of Planning

§ 6–623.04. Office of Zoning — Recommendations, reports, review and comment by Office of Planning.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent the Office of Planning from continuing to provide recommendations and reports to the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment on any zoning case. The Office of Planning shall review and comment upon all zoning cases, and the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall give great weight to the recommendation of the Office of Planning. Upon request of the Zoning Commission or the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Office of Planning shall provide recommendations, information, or technical assistance in a timely manner.
(Sept. 20, 1990, D.C. Law 8-163, § 5, 37 DCR 4676.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-412.4.
Editor's Notes
Section effective October 1, 1991: Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 8-163 provided that the provisions of the act shall not apply until October 1, 1991.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.02. Zoning regulations — Purpose

§ 6–641.02. Zoning regulations — Purpose.
Zoning maps and regulations, and amendments thereto, shall not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for the national capital, and zoning regulations shall be designed to lessen congestion in the street, to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, to promote health and the general welfare, to provide adequate light and air, to prevent the undue concentration of population and the overcrowding of land, and to promote such distribution of population and of the uses of land as would tend to create conditions favorable to health, safety, transportation, prosperity, protection of property, civic activity, and recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities, and as would tend to further economy and efficiency in the supply of public services. Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the respective districts and their suitability for the uses provided in the regulations, and with a view to encouraging stability of districts and of land values therein.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 797, ch. 534, § 2; Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 810, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 492(b)(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-414.
1973 Ed., § 5-414.
Cross References
National Capital Planning Commission, comprehensive plan for national capital, see § 2-1003.
Editor's Notes
Zoning Review Task Force: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-641.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.03. Zoning regulations — Existing regulations continued; public hearing on amendments required; notice

§ 6–641.03. Zoning regulations — Existing regulations continued; public hearing on amendments required; notice.
The regulations prior to June 20, 1938, adopted by the Zoning Commission under the authority of § 6-621.01 and in force on June 20, 1938, including the maps which at said date accompany and are a part of such regulations, shall be deemed to have been made and adopted and in force under this subchapter and subchapter V and shall be and continue in force and effect until and as they may be amended by the Zoning Commission as authorized by said this subchapter and subchapter V. The Zoning Commission may from time to time amend the regulations or any of them or the maps or any of them. Before putting into effect any amendment or amendments of said regulations, or of said map or maps, the Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon and provide notice of the hearing in accordance with the requirements of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. Such published notice shall include a general summary of the proposed amendment or amendments of the regulation or regulations and the boundaries of the territory or territories included in the amendment or amendments of the map or maps, and the time and place of the hearing. The Zoning Commission shall give such additional notice of such hearing as it shall deem feasible and practicable. At such hearing it shall afford any person present a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Such public hearing may be adjourned from time to time and if the time and place of the adjourned meeting be publicly announced when the adjournment is had, no further notice of such adjourned meeting need be published.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 3; Apr. 27, 1999, D.C. Law 12-275,§ 5, 46 DCR 1441.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-415.
1973 Ed., § 5-415.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-641.07, § 50-2511, and § 50-2605.
Cross References
Parking facilities, establishment, see § 50-2605.
Public parking authority, parking districts, see § 50-2511.
Editor's Notes
Zoning Review Task Force: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-641.01.