D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-C101

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 10-C101 - INTENT AND PURPOSES

101.1

The intent of these regulations is to promote the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of properties of historical, cultural, and aesthetic merit in the interests of the health, prosperity, and welfare of the people of the District of Columbia.

101.2

The intent of the regulations is further to promote the following expressed purposes of the Historic Protection Act:

(a) Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic landmarks and districts which represent distinctive elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history;

(b) Safeguard the city's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such landmarks and districts;

(c) Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past;

(d) Protect and enhance the city's attraction to visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; and

(e) Promote the use of landmarks and historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the District of Columbia.

101.3

The Historic Protection Act promotes an equitable balance between the rights of property owners and the benefits of preservation conveyed to the general public.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-C101

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7447 (July 30, 2004)