D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K409
The Zoning Commission shall review the design of all new buildings, or additions to existing buildings for consistency with the design guidelines set forth at Subtitle K §§ 419 through 421 and with the purposes as stated in Subtitle K § 400 of this chapter.
For good cause shown, the Zoning Commission, in its discretion, may waive one (1) or more of the design standards set forth in Subtitle K §§ 417 through 419.
The Zoning Commission may hear and decide any additional requests for special exception or variance relief needed for the subject property, including the special exceptions provided for in this chapter. Such requests shall be advertised, heard, and decided together with the application for Zoning Commission review and approval.
At the time of filing an application with the Zoning Commission, the applicant shall pay the filing fee specified in Subtitle Z, plus such fees as apply to any additional zoning relief requested.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K409