Permits are required for work affecting historic landmarks and historic districts, including demolition, alteration, subdivision, and new construction as described in D.C. Official Code §§ 6-1104 through 6-1107. The requirements for a construction permit are governed by the D.C. Construction Codes (12 DCMR Chapter 1).
Historic preservation review shall be part of the sequence of zoning and code reviews conducted before issuance of construction permits and subdivision plats by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The HPO shall coordinate with DCRA in determining the sequence of review for applications.
A separate historic preservation permit or certificate of appropriateness is not required.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-C303