Section 10-A1014. HP-2.7 ENFORCEMENT

 

1014.1The enforcement program carries the District’s preservation process to completion by ensuring that work on landmarks and in the city’s many historic districts is consistent with preservation goals. The historic preservation inspectors ensure compliance with HPO approvals and work with citizens and neighborhood groups to curtail illegal construction activity. 1014.1

 

1014.2Policy HP-2.7.1: Preservation Law Enforcement

 

Protect historic properties from unauthorized building activity, physical damage, and diminished integrity through systematic monitoring of construction and vigilant enforcement of the preservation law. Use enforcement authority, including civil fines, to ensure compliance with the conditions of permits issued under the preservation law. 1014.2

 

1014.3Policy HP-2.7.2: Prevention of Demolition by Neglect

 

Prevent demolition of historic buildings by neglect or active intent through enforcement of effective regulations, imposition of substantial civil fines, and when necessary, criminal enforcement proceedings against those responsible. 1014.3

 

1014.4Action HP-2.7.A: Preservation Enforcement

 

Improve enforcement of preservation laws through a sustained program of inspections, imposition of appropriate sanctions, and expeditious adjudication. Strengthen interagency cooperation and promote compliance with preservation laws through enhanced public awareness of permit requirements and procedures. 1014.4

 

1014.5Action HP-2.7.B: Accountability for Violations

 

Hold both property owners and contractors accountable for violations of historic preservation laws or regulations, and ensure that outstanding violations are corrected before issuing permits for additional work. Ensure that fines for violations are substantial enough to deter infractions, and take the necessary action to ensure that fines are collected. 1014.5

 

notation

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.