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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1301. Salary; appointment; term of office

§ 1–1301. Salary; appointment; term of office.
The Surveyor of the District of Columbia shall receive a salary in lieu of fees, and shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed for cause, and shall be under the direction and control of the said Mayor.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1577.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-901.
1973 Ed., § 1-601.
Editor's Notes
History of Office of Surveyor: The Office of the Surveyor was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 27 of the Board of Commissioners, dated April 3, 1953, abolished the previous existing Office of the Surveyor including the office of the head thereof, and established the Office of the Surveyor headed by a Surveyor, under the direction and control of the Engineer Commissioner. All positions under the previous Office of Surveyor were transferred to the new Office with certain named exceptions. This Order was issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. There was established within the District of Columbia Department of Transportation the Office of Surveyor by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1982, effective December 8, 1982. The functions of the Department of Transportation were transferred to the Department of Public Works be Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984.
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). 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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1302. Oath

§ 1–1302. Oath.
The Surveyor shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Mayor that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, which oath shall be deposited with the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1578; June 28, 1935, 49 Stat. 431, ch. 332, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-902.
1973 Ed., § 1-602.
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 Act 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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1303. Appointment of Assistant Surveyor and other employees

§ 1–1303. Appointment of Assistant Surveyor and other employees.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, on the recommendation of the Surveyor, is hereby authorized to appoint 1 Assistant Surveyor, and such employees as may in the judgment of the Mayor of the District of Columbia be required for the Surveyor’s office and operation.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1579.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-903.
1973 Ed., § 1-603.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1304. Duties of Assistant Surveyor

§ 1–1304. Duties of Assistant Surveyor.
The Assistant Surveyor shall take the same oath his principal is required to take, and may, during the continuance of his office, discharge and perform any of the official duties of his principal.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1592; June 28, 1935, 49 Stat. 431, ch. 332, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-904.
1973 Ed., § 1-604.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1305. Surveyor’s office to be legal office of record of plats and subdivisions

§ 1–1305. Surveyor’s office to be legal office of record of plats and subdivisions.
The Office of the Surveyor of the District shall be the legal office of record of the plats and subdivisions of all private property in the District of Columbia and of all property belonging to the District of Columbia. The copies of all records of the division of squares and lots made between the public and the original proprietors and all plats, papers, books, maps, and records now in the Office of the Surveyor shall remain therein.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1574; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-905.
1973 Ed., § 1-605.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1306. Records, papers, and instruments to be kept and preserved by Surveyor

§ 1–1306. Records, papers, and instruments to be kept and preserved by Surveyor.
The Surveyor shall keep his office in a room designated by the Mayor for the purpose, and shall not be engaged in the transaction of any business appertaining to any other office or appointment which may be held by him, and shall in his said office preserve and keep all such maps, charts, surveys, books, records, and papers relating to the District of Columbia, or to any of the avenues, streets, alleys, public spaces, squares, lots, and buildings thereon, or any of them, as shall for the purpose of being deposited in his office come into his hands or possession; and shall, in books provided or to be provided for that purpose, keep a true record of every survey, certificate, or account which shall be made, issued, or prepared by him, and also shall preserve and keep in good order and repair the instruments in his said office belonging to the District.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1599.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-906.
1973 Ed., § 1-606.
Cross References
Designation of real property for assessment and taxation, records, see §§ 47-701 and 47-705.
Designation of real property for assessment and taxation, transcript of conveyances, see § 47-707.
Highway plans, maps and records, see §§ 9-103.02 and 9-101.13.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1307. Records of divisions of squares and lots

§ 1–1307. Records of divisions of squares and lots.
All records, or copies thereof, of the divisions of squares and lots heretofore made between the public and the original proprietors, or which are authorized by this chapter, shall be kept in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, and the Surveyor shall put up, label, index, and preserve all the maps, charts, plats, plans, and other drawings and papers relating to the District of Columbia or which appertain to his office, and which may come to his office for deposit, record, or otherwise.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1596.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-907.
1973 Ed., § 1-607.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1308. Records deemed property of District; transfer of records upon vacancy in office

§ 1–1308. Records deemed property of District; transfer of records upon vacancy in office.
All papers, plats, books, maps, and records of his office shall be deemed the property of the District of Columbia, and shall constitute a part of the public records; and in all cases of vacancy in the office, by resignation or otherwise, they shall be transferred to his successor in office.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1600; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 545, ch. 1329.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-908.
1973 Ed., § 1-608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1309. Typewritten records authorized

§ 1–1309. Typewritten records authorized.
After May 18, 1910, the recording of all instruments filed for record in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia may be done with book typewriters.
(May 18, 1910, 36 Stat. 382, ch. 248.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-909.
1973 Ed., § 1-609.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1310. Scale of plats

§ 1–1310. Scale of plats.
The plats and squares and subdivisions of the City of Washington shall be drawn upon a uniform scale of not less than 1 inch to 50 feet, and shall show the lines of all subdivisions of the squares as the same existed at the date of the completion of each square.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1580.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-910.
1973 Ed., § 1-610.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1311. Transcripts as evidence

§ 1–1311. Transcripts as evidence.
All transcripts from such records certified by the Surveyor shall be prima facie evidence thereof.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1575.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-911.
1973 Ed., § 1-611.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1312. Subdivision of United States squares

§ 1–1312. Subdivision of United States squares.
Whenever the President shall deem it necessary to subdivide any square or lot belonging to the United States within the City of Washington, not reserved for public purposes, into convenient building lots or portions for sale and occupancy, and alleys for their accommodation, he may cause a plat to be made by the Surveyor in the manner prescribed in this chapter, which plat shall be recorded by the Surveyor; and the provisions of this chapter shall extend to the lots, pieces, and parcels of ground contained in such plat as fully as to subdivisions made by individual proprietors.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1594.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-912.
1973 Ed., § 1-612.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1313. Orders regulating platting and subdividing; admission of plats and subdivisions to record

§ 1–1313. Orders regulating platting and subdividing; admission of plats and subdivisions to record.
The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to make and publish such general orders as may be necessary to regulate the platting and subdividing of all lands and grounds in the District of Columbia under the jurisdiction of the Mayor; and no such plat or subdivision made in pursuance of such orders shall be admitted to record in the Office of the Surveyor of said District without an order to that effect indorsed thereon by the Mayor of said District.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1601.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-913.
1973 Ed., § 1-613.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1314 and § 1-1321.
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(21) 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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1314. Public ways

§ 1–1314. Public ways.
All spaces on any duly recorded plat of land thereon designated as streets, avenues, or alleys shall thereupon become public ways, provided they are made in conformity with § 1-1313.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1428, ch. 854, § 1602.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-914.
1973 Ed., § 1-614.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1315. Right-of-way through cemeteries

§ 1–1315. Right-of-way through cemeteries.
If by the extension of any of the present streets or avenues or the opening of any public way it becomes necessary to traverse any grounds now used as a cemetery or place of burial, the Mayor is empowered to secure a right-of-way through the same by stipulation with the proprietors thereof.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1428, ch. 854, § 1603.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-915.
1973 Ed., § 1-615.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1317. Order of survey to be speedily executed

§ 1–1317. Order of survey to be speedily executed.
The Surveyor shall, as speedily as possible, execute any order of survey made by any court or private individual of any lot or square within the City of Washington, or of any land within the District of Columbia outside of said City, and shall make due return of a true plat and certificate thereof.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1590.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-917.
1973 Ed., § 1-617.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1318. Alteration of boundaries; change of surveys

§ 1–1318. Alteration of boundaries; change of surveys.
Whenever the proprietor of any tract or parcel of land in the District of Columbia shall desire or deem it necessary to subdivide or alter boundaries, or change the surveys of any such tract or parcel of land, such subdivision, alteration, or change shall be by the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, or his Assistant, only, and shall be entered in the plat book or books of said Surveyor. All such subdivisions, alterations, or changes shall be certified by the Surveyor, the party wishing such plat, and 2 competent witnesses, whose names shall be appended thereto.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1595.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-918.
1973 Ed., § 1-618.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1319. Boundaries of lots to be marked

§ 1–1319. Boundaries of lots to be marked.
The Surveyor shall, or a registered land surveyor may, on the request of the proprietor or proprietors of any square, lot, or piece of ground within the District of Columbia set out and mark the proper lines, and furnish to him, her, or them a certificate describing the dimensions and boundaries of the same, according to the plan.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1598; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(b), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-919.
1973 Ed., § 1-619.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1320. Subdivision plat; certification

§ 1–1320. Subdivision plat; certification.
Whenever the proprietor of any square or lot shall deem it necessary to subdivide the same into convenient building lots or portions for sale and occupancy and alleys for their accommodation, he may cause a plat to be made by the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor, on which shall be expressed the dimensions and length of all the lines of such portions as are necessary for defining and laying off the same on the ground, and may certify such subdivision under his hand and seal, in the presence of 2 or more credible witnesses, upon the same plat or on a paper or parchment attached thereto.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1581; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(c), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-920.
1973 Ed., § 1-620.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1321 and § 42-2009.
Cross References
Condominium subdivisions, see § 42-2009.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1321. Examination of subdivision dimensions; recording of subdivision

§ 1–1321. Examination of subdivision dimensions; recording of subdivision.
At the request of the proprietor the Surveyor shall examine whether the lots or parcels into which any square or lot may be subdivided as provided in § 1-1320 agree in dimensions with the whole of the square or lot so intended to be subdivided, and whether the dimensions expressed on the plat of subdivision be the true dimensions of the parts so expressed; and whether said lots or parcels conform to the general orders of the Council of the District of Columbia made under existing law or under authority of § 1-1313; and if upon such examination he shall find the plat correct he shall certify the same under his hand and seal to the Mayor with such remarks as appear to him necessary; but no such plat or subdivision shall be admitted to record in the Office of the Surveyor without an order to that effect, indorsed thereon by said Mayor.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1582; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-921.
1973 Ed., § 1-621.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1322. Reference to subdivisions

§ 1–1322. Reference to subdivisions.
When a subdivision of any square or lot shall be so certified, examined, and recorded, the purchaser of any part thereof or any person interested therein may refer to the plat and record for description in the same manner as to squares and lots divided between the Mayor and original proprietors.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1583.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-922.
1973 Ed., § 1-622.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1323. Regulation of alleys

§ 1–1323. Regulation of alleys.
The ways, alleys, or passages laid out or expressed on any plat of subdivision shall be and remain at all times under the same police regulations as the alleys laid off by the Mayor on division with the original proprietors.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1584; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-923.
1973 Ed., § 1-623.
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 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1324. Deficiency or excess in measurement of square

§ 1–1324. Deficiency or excess in measurement of square.
Whenever the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall lay off any lot, or any parts into which a square or lot may be subdivided, as provided in this chapter, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall measure the whole of that front of the square on which said lot or part lies, and if, on such admeasurement, the whole front of the square exceeds or falls short of the aggregate of the fronts of the lots on that side of the square, as the same are recorded, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall, except in that portion of the City of Washington included within the limits of what formerly constituted the City of Georgetown, apportion such excess or deficiency among the lots or pieces on that front agreeably to their respective dimensions; and in that portion of the City of Washington included within the limits of what formerly constituted the City of Georgetown, the Surveyor or a registered land surveyor shall allow such excess or charge such deficiency to the highest numbered original lot on that front of the square, or apportion such excess or deficiency among any lots into which such highest numbered original lot may have been subdivided: provided, that wherever in the former City of Georgetown a square or block of land is intersected by the division line between 2 original additions to said City, the excess or deficiency found between the street lines and said division line shall be applied to the highest numbered original lot on each side of said division line, or apportioned among any lots into which such highest numbered original lot may have been subdivided.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1585; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(d), 46 DCR 3142; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 114, 47 DCR 520.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-924.
1973 Ed., § 1-624.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-91 inserted “a” following “Whenever the Surveyor or”, substituted “City of Georgetown, the Surveyor” for “City of Georgetown the Surveyor”, and validated previously made technical amendments.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1325. Party walls

§ 1–1325. Party walls.
Whenever, on such admeasurement, the wall of a house previously erected by any proprietor shall appear to stand on the adjoining lot of any other person in part less than 7 inches in width thereon, such wall shall be considered as standing altogether on the land of such proprietor, who shall pay to the owner of the lot on which the wall may stand a reasonable price for the ground so occupied, to be decided by arbitrators or a jury, as the parties interested may agree.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1586.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-925.
1973 Ed., § 1-625.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1326.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1326. Wall extending over lot line

§ 1–1326. Wall extending over lot line.
If the wall of any house already erected cover 7 inches or more in width of the adjoining lot, it shall be deemed a party wall, according to the regulations for building in the District, and the ground so occupied more than 7 inches in width shall be paid for as provided in § 1-1325.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1587.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-926.
1973 Ed., § 1-626.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1327.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1327. Surveyor to certify and record location of party wall

§ 1–1327. Surveyor to certify and record location of party wall.
The Surveyor or a registered surveyor shall ascertain and certify, and the Surveyor may put on record, at the request and expense of any person interested therein, the fact of the occupation of land by a party wall, as mentioned in § 1-1326.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1588; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(e), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-927.
1973 Ed., § 1-627.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 13 - Surveyor › § 1–1328. Adjusting lines of buildings; certificate as evidence

§ 1–1328. Adjusting lines of buildings; certificate as evidence.
It shall be the duty of the Surveyor or registered land surveyor to attend and examine the foundation or walls of any house to be erected for the purpose of adjusting the line of the front of such building to the line of the street and correctly placing the party wall on the line of division between that and the adjoining lot; and his certificate of the fact shall be admitted as evidence and binding on the parties interested.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1589; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 545, ch. 1329; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 5005(f), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-928.
1973 Ed., § 1-628.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter I - General › § 1–1401.01. Definitions

§ 1–1401.01. Definitions.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the term "Office" means the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, established by § 1-1401.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1812a; as added Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-291, § 2(a), 70 DCR 825.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter I - General › § 1–1402. Purpose

§ 1–1402. Purpose.
The purpose of the Office is to centralize responsibility for the District government’s investments in information technology and telecommunications systems to help District departments and agencies provide services more efficiently and effectively. The Office will develop and enforce policy directives and standards regarding information technology and telecommunications systems throughout the District government. The Office will also serve as a source of expertise for District departments and agencies seeking to use information technology and telecommunications systems to improve services. In addition, the Office shall work to ensure that all District residents and businesses have reasonable, affordable, and equitable access to high-speed Internet services.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1813, 45 DCR 7193; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 1042(a), 57 DCR 6242; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-291, § 2(b), 70 DCR 825.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.2.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-1406.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 added the last sentence.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 1981 Ed., see note to § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B 1981 Ed., see notes following § 1-1401.
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1042(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 1041 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle E of title I of the act may be cited as the “Technology Services Amendment Act of 2010”.
Editor's Notes
Establishment of Geographic Information System Steering Committee, see Mayor’s Order 2002-27, February 15, 2002 ( 49 DCR 1298).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter I - General › § 1–1404. Transfers

§ 1–1404. Transfers.
All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the Chief Information Officer in the Office of the City Administrator pursuant to § 2-327.01 [repealed], or to the Department of Administrative Services for the information technology and telecommunications purposes and functions set out in Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984, are hereby transferred to the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1815, 45 DCR 7193.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.4.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 1981 Ed., see note to § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B 1981 Ed., see notes following § 1-1401.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter I - General › § 1–1405. Organization

§ 1–1405. Organization.
(a) There are hereby established 3 primary organizational functions in the Office as follows:
(1) The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, which will include the staff and organizational units needed to carry out the overall plans and directions for the District’s information technology, telecommunications policies, and data centers;
(2) Agency Support Services, which will provide direct assistance and support to the user agencies throughout the District government. Agency Support Services will also provide procurement and contract oversight and assistance for information technology and telecommunications, maintain standard technology-related contracts that all District departments and agencies may use, and manage projects that introduce new technologies and systems throughout the District government; and
(3) Technical Services, which will provide support for desktop computers, servers, phones, and network equipment, and identify cost savings, operational efficiencies, and ways to improve public services by introducing tested technologies such as electronic service delivery, document imaging, and Internet systems.
(b) The Chief Technology Officer, in the performance of his or her duties and functions, is authorized to restructure the organizational components of the Office as he or she deems necessary to improve the quality of services.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1816, 45 DCR 7193; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2103(b), 47 DCR 6308.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.5.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-172, in par. (1) of subsec. (a), substituted “, telecommunications policies, and data centers” for “and telecommunications policies”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 1981 Ed., see note to § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B 1981 Ed., see notes following § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2103(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2103(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter I - General › § 1–1406. Applicability

§ 1–1406. Applicability.
Sections 1-1402 and 1-1403 shall not apply to the Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, or the Office of the Attorney General; provided, that the Council may enter into written agreements with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to coordinate the operations of its electronic communications.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1816a; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1102, 57 DCR 181; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3092, 65 DCR 9388; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 204, 68 DCR 001510.)
Applicability
Section 7208 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-270 has been implemented.
Section 7208 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-270 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the change made to this section by § 204 of D.C. Law 23-270 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) amendment of this section, see § 3092 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3092 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 14 - Office of the Chief Technology Officer › Subchapter II - Technology Services Support › § 1–1431. Definitions

§ 1–1431. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) Repealed.
(2) Repealed.
(3) “Costs” includes obligations incurred before September 18, 2007.
(4) “DC-NET program” means a program conducted by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to implement and manage a state-of-the-art, fiber-optic network owned by the District government.
(5) Repealed.
(6) Repealed.
(Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 1002, 54 DCR 7052; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 1042(a), 60 DCR 12472.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 repealed (1), (2), (5), and (6).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1002 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(a) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1042(a) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Short title: Section 1001 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle A of title I of the act may be cited as the “Technology Services Support Act of 2007”.
Section 1041 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle E of Title I of the act may be cited as the “Technology Services Support Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 15 - Reorganization of the District Since the Establishment of Home Rule › Subchapter VI - 1983 › § 1–1506.02. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1983

§ 1–1506.02. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1983
(Effective March 31, 1983)
CONSOLIDATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PROCESS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
I. Purpose The purpose of the reorganization is to consolidate the motor vehicle registration process, exclusive of cash collections, within the Department of Transportation.
II. Functions 1) Those duties and functions of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia relating to the recordation of liens on motor vehicles and trailers, pursuant to "An Act to provide for the recording and releasing of liens by entries on certificates of titles for motor vehicles and trailers," as amended (D.C. Code, sec. 50-1201 et seq., 2001 Ed.), exclusive of the collection of fees for the same, delegated pursuant to paragraph A of Part IV of Organization Order No. 101 - Replacement, Commissioners' Order No. 63-197, dated January 24, 1963, as amended, are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation.
2) The duties and functions of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia relating to the collection of fees for the recordation of liens on motor vehicles and trailers, delegated pursuant to paragraph A of Part IV of Organization Order No. 101; Replacement, Commissioners' Order No. 63-197, dated January 24, 1963, as amended, are hereby transferred to the Office of the D.C. Treasurer.
3) The duties and functions of the Department of Finance and Revenue relating to the solicitation of information from every applicant for a certificate of title, the determination of the fair market value of a motor vehicle or trailer, and the imposition of an excise tax for the issuance of every original certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer, pursuant to the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925, (D.C. Code, sec. 50-2201.03(j)(1) and (2), 2001 Ed.), delegated pursuant to Commissioners' Order No. 69-96, dated March 7, 1969, as amended, are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation.
III. Transfers All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to the duties and functions in parts II(1) and (3) above are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation. Those relating to part II(2) above are hereby transferred to the Office of the D.C. Treasurer.
IV. Organization The Director of the Department of Transportation is authorized to organize the personnel and property transferred herein within any organizational unit of the Department as the Director deems appropriate.
V. Effective Date The provisions of this Plan shall become effective pursuant to the requirement of Section 422(12) of Public Law 93-198, or on a date thereafter to be designated pursuant to an Executive Order of the Mayor.
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., Title 1, Chapter 15, Subchapter VI, Part B.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 15 - Reorganization of the District Since the Establishment of Home Rule › Subchapter VII - 1986 › § 1–1507.01. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1986

§ 1–1507.01. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1986
(Effective February 4, 1987)
Prepared by the Mayor and transmitted to the Council of the District of Columbia on November 3, 1986, pursuant to the provisions of Section 422(12) of the District Charter.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF PAROLE
I. Transfer The Office of Parole Supervision is hereby transferred from the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to the District of Columbia Board of Parole, to be under the supervision of the Chair of the Board. The Chair shall carry out the functions, duties and authorities transferred to the Board.
II. Purpose The mission of the Board of Parole is to determine if and when it is appropriate to grant parole to an offender who has served the minimum term in prison ordered by the court. In granting parole, the Board determines 1) the terms and conditions of such parole; 2) the standards of supervision for parolees or mandatory release; and, 3) if and when to terminate a parole or mandatory release, as well as whether to modify the terms and conditions thereof.
III. Function The function transferred to the Board of Parole:
To establish policy and standards, and to administer the parole supervision function.
IV. Transfer of Functions All functions and authority of the Department of Corrections related to parole supervision, established pursuant to Commissioner's Order No. 7, dated December 26, 1967, as amended, are hereby transferred to the Board of Parole.
All Department of Corrections positions, personnel, property, records and unexpended balance of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to the duties and functions assigned herein, are hereby transferred to the Board of Parole. These funds are to be used only for the purposes for which the appropriation or allocation was originally made. All authority for parole supervision services previously authorized or delegated to the Department of Corrections is hereby transferred to the Board of Parole.
V. Rescission All orders and parts of orders in conflict with any of the provisions of this plan are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed, except that any municipal regulations adopted or promulgated by virtue of the authority granted by such orders, shall remain in force until properly revised, amended or rescinded.
No agency of the District of Columbia government is abolished as a consequence of this reorganization. An amendment to Organization Order No. 7 shall be made so as to exclude parole supervision from the functions of the Department of Corrections.
VI. Effective Date This Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1986 shall become effective in accordance with Section 422(12) of Public Law 93-198, or on a date thereafter to be designated pursuant to Executive Order of the Mayor.
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., Title 1, Chapter 15, Subchapter VII, Part A.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 15 - Reorganization of the District Since the Establishment of Home Rule › Subchapter XIII - 1995 › § 1–1513.02. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1995

§ 1–1513.02. Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1995
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., Title 1, Chapter 15, Subchapter XIII, Part B.