D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-C2002

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

Rule 10-C2002 - COMPATIBILITY AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE HISTORIC PROTECTION ACT

2002.1

The Board shall review an application for demolition, alteration, or subdivision to advise the Mayor's Agent whether the work is compatible with the purposes of the Historic Protection Act.

2002.2

The Mayor's Agent may approve an application as necessary in the public interest because it is consistent with the purposes of the Act.

2002.3

The purposes of the Act are, with respect to historic landmarks:

(a) To retain and enhance historic landmarks and to encourage their adaptation for current use; and

(b) To encourage the restoration of historic landmarks.

2002.4

The purposes of the Historic Protection Act are, with respect to historic districts:

(a) To retain and enhance those properties which contribute to the character of the historic district and to encourage their adaptation for current use;

(b) To assure that alterations of existing structures are compatible with the character of the historic district; and

(c) To assure that new construction and subdivision of lots in an historic district are compatible with the character of the historic district.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-C2002

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