Section 10-A1009. HP-2.2 PRESERVATION PLANNING

 

1009.1The District’s Historic Preservation Office is a component of the Office of Planning and leads preservation planning efforts on several levels-by preparing the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Plan, participating in comprehensive and neighborhood planning projects, and coordinating on major initiatives with federal government agencies like the National Capital Planning Commission and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (see text box). As the State Historic Preservation Office for the District, HPO is responsible for ensuring that preservation is integrated with the city’s planning efforts. 1009.1

 

1009.2Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

 

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (AC HP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of historic resources. AC HP is charged with encouraging federal agencies to act as responsible stewards of historic property and to factor historic preservation into the requirements for federal projects. In its role as Policy advisor to the President and Congress, AC HP advocates full consideration of historic values in federal decision-making, recommends administrative and legislative improvements to protect the national heritage, and reviews agency programs and policies to promote effectiveness, coordination, and consistency with national preservation policies.

 

1009.3Policy HP-2.2.1: D.C. Historic Preservation Plan

 

Maintain and periodically update the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Plan according to the standards required by the National Park Service for approved state historic preservation plans. Ensure that the Historic Preservation Plan remains consistent and coordinated with the Comprehensive Plan as both are updated. 1009.3

 

1009.4Policy HP-2.2.2: Neighborhood Preservation Planning

 

Give full consideration to preservation concerns in neighborhood plans, small area plans, major revitalization projects, and where appropriate, applications for planned unit developments and special exceptions. Promote internal coordination among District agencies and the HPO at the earliest possible stage of planning efforts and continue coordination throughout. Involve Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and community preservation groups in planning matters affecting preservation.

 

1009.5Policy HP-2.2.3: Preservation Master Plans

 

Support public agency facility plans and campus plans as an opportunity to evaluate potential historic resources, promote their designation, and develop management plans for their protection and use. 1009.5

 

1009.6Action HP-2.2.A: Preservation Planning

 

Adopt a revised D.C. Historic Preservation Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Use the results of the Comprehensive Plan’s extensive public engagement process as a baseline for identifying current issues to be addressed in the Preservation Plan. Develop preservation master plans for major private redevelopment areas, identifying properties eligible for preservation. 1009.6

 

1009.7Action HP-2.2.B: Preservation Review of Major Plans

 

Integrate historic preservation in the preparation and review of proposed facility master plans, small area plans, campus master plans, appropriate planned unit development and special exception applications, and other major development initiatives that may have an impact on historic resources. Identify specific historic preservation concerns through consultation with the HPO as an integral member of the planning team. 1009.7

 

1009.8Action HP-2.2.C: Incorporating Preservation Issues in Local Initiatives

 

Include the historic preservation community in broader urban initiatives, such as those relating to housing, transportation, the environment, and public facilities. The Historic Preservation Office and preservation groups should be involved in meetings to discuss relevant issues relating to zoning, transportation, open space, waterfronts, public facilities, public property disposition, and other planning and urban design matters. 1009.8

 

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The provisions of Title 10, Part A of the DCMR accessible through this web interface are codification of the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. As such, they do not represent the organic provisions adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The official version of the District Elements only appears as a hard copy volume of Title 10, Part A published pursuant to section 9a of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1994, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1 -301.66)) . In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions accessible through this site and the provisions contained in the published version of Title 10, Part A, the provisions contained in the published version govern. A copy of the published District Elements is available www.planning.dc.gov.