District of Columbia Administrative Code

1106 STANDARDS FOR TREES AND LANDSCAPING 1106.1 Where a conflict exists between the standards set forth in this section and standards set forth in sections 1105 and 1109, the standards set forth in this section shall take precedence. 1106.2 One (1) row of trees shall be required …

1107 TREE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1107.1 Any person who installs a tree pursuant to this chapter shall guarantee the life of the tree for one (1) year and shall replace any tree that dies or becomes diseased during the one (1) year period. 1107.2 The adjacent property owner shal…

1108 STANDARDS FOR AMENITIES AND STREET FURNITURE 1108.1 Subject to approval by the Public Space Committee and with the recommendation of the Committee, benches, trash receptacles and other street furniture and amenities may be installed in the public space. 1108.2 Any person who…

1109 STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND VAULTS 1109.1 All vaults shall be set back at least ten feet (10') from the curb, and, where two (2) rows of trees are proposed or required, the first level of the building vaults shall be set back at least thirty feet (30') from the curb. 1109.2 Wh…

1110 STANDARDS FOR STREET ACCESS 1110.1 The location of curb cuts and driveways shall be approved when the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) The land use, traffic and pedestrian patterns, and transit operation in the area have been considered; (b) Where feasible, access to …

1111 STANDARDS FOR STREETLIGHTS 1111.1 The standard streetlight fixtures for the Downtown Streetscape Area shall be the following: Streets: East-west streets except E, F, G and K Street, NW Fixture: No 16 Single Globe, forty feet (40') on center. Pattern: Staggered across the str…

1199 DEFINITIONS 1199.1 The terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Committee - the Downtown Streetscape Review Committee Department - The District of Columbia Department of Public Works Director - The Director of the Department o…

1200 SIDEWALK TREATMENT IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS 1200.1 Except as provided for in §1200.2, this section shall be applicable to only the following historic districts: (a) Anacostia; (b) Capitol Hill; (c) Georgetown; (d) LeDroit Park; and (e) Logan Circle. 1200.2 Residents in an histo…

1201 LAY-BYS: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1201.1 The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) shall approve a public space permit for a lay-by only when there is no parking lane and other options to safely pick up and drop off passengers are shown to be infeasible or impractical. 1201…

1299 DEFINITIONS 1299.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed: Commercial property – all taxable real property other than vacant land zoned for residential use, residential garages, and any improved property used pri…

1300 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1300.1 The provisions of this chapter shall apply to violations of laws, rules, or regulations set forth in D.C. Law 6-100, the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986. 1300.2 The following District government agency officials o…

1301 NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1301.1 A Notice of Violation, also referred to as a "ticket," shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Department of Public Works (the "Director") and shall be issued for abatement infractions and non-abatement infractions. 1301.2 A Notice o…

1302 NOTICE OF VIOLATION FOR AN ABATEMENT INFRACTION 1302.1 A Notice of Violation for an abatement infraction shall be served by the Mayor or his or her designated agent in the manner prescribed in § 1305 and shall require reinspection by the Department to verify abatement as pre…

1303 NOTICE OF VIOLATION FOR A NON-ABATEMENT INFRACTION 1303.1 A Notice of Violation for a non-abatement infraction shall be served by the Mayor or his or her designated agent in the manner prescribed in §1305. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 7807, 7809 (December 4, …

1304 PUBLIC EMERGENCIES 1304.1 The Department shall conspicuously post a Notice of Public Emergency on the property identifying the conditions or circumstances which are deemed to constitute a public emergency. 1304.2 Public emergency violations shall be abated immediately after …

1305 SERVICE OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1305.1 The Notice of Violation shall be served on the violator, the owner, the owner's authorized agent; the building superintendent, the operator of equipment, or other responsible individual at the premises by means of personal service, c…

1306 ANSWERS TO THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1306.1 Failure to answer the Notice of Violation within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date that the Notice of Violation issued shall result in additional penalties. 1306.2 In response to a Notice of Violation, a respondent may do one o…

1307 SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS 1307.1 If a Notice of Violation is answered with a response of "Deny" or "Admit with Explanation," and the presence of the issuing agent is not requested by either the respondent or the Department, an immediate hearing may be conducted by appearing at …

1308 LEGAL RIGHTS AT A HEARING 1308.1 A respondent entitled to a hearing shall have the following rights: (a) To be represented by counsel; (b) To present all relevant evidence by means of witnesses, photographs, papers, and other documents; (c) To examine all opposing witnesses …

1309 HEARINGS 1309.1 All hearings shall be open to the public. 1309.2 Hearings shall be held at the location indicated on the Notice of Violation; Provided, that the Director, at his or her discretion, may establish other permanent or temporary hearing locations. 1309.3 The Heari…

1310 HEARING EXAMINERS 1310.1 Any hearing required by D.C. Law 6-100, the "Litter Control Administration Act of 1985" (D.C. Code §6-2901 et seq.) or this chapter shall be held before a Hearing Examiner or the Chief, Office of Public Space Adjudication. No other person shall have …

1311 FINAL DETERMINATIONS 1311.1 The Hearing Examiner's final determination following the hearing shall contain the following: (a) A statement of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; (b) A statement that these findings and conclusions shall become final unless a peti…

1312 PAYMENT OF CIVIL SANCTIONS 1312.1 Upon a determination of liability, one or more of the following civil sanctions shall be imposed by the Hearing Examiner: (a) Monetary fines and penalties; (b) Abatement of the nuisance; and (c) Alternate community service, if requested by t…

1313 LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY AND TAX SALES 1313.1 The District shall have a continuing lien upon any land and the improvements on the land to which fines or penalties have been imposed pursuant to D.C. Law 6-100, the "Litter Control Administration Act of 1985" (D.C. Code §6-2901 e…

1314 REINSPECTION 1314.1 A respondent to whom a Notice of Violation is issued for an abatement infraction shall notify the Department within twenty-four (24) hours of abating the condition to ensure proper reinspection. 1314.2 Reinspection of a condition, nuisance or premises for…

1315 APPEALS 1315.1 Appeals shall be from final determinations as described in §1311 and shall be made within fifteen (15) days of service of the final decision of the Hearing Examiner. 1315.2 All appeals shall be made to the Board of Appeals and Review and shall be governed by t…

1316 TRANSCRIPTS OF HEARINGS 1316.1 Transcripts of the hearing proceedings may be ordered through the Department of Public Works on a form prescribed for that purpose by the Director. 1316.2 The costs for transcript(s) of the hearing record shall be borne by the respondent. 1316.…

1317 PROCEEDINGS BY MAIL 1317.1 In cases where a respondent shows good cause for not scheduling and attending a hearing, personally or through a representative, the Director or his or her designee may permit the matter to be adjudicated by mail. 1317.2 Letters, memoranda, affidav…

1318 COMPUTATION OF TIME 1318.1 In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this chapter, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. 1318.2 The last day of a period so computed shall be included…