Section 11-C200. INTRODUCTION TO NONCONFORMITIES

200.1 This chapter addresses structures, uses of land, and uses of structures that were lawful before this title was adopted, but that would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this title as it may be amended, and provides:   

(a) Guidance regarding continuance, expansion, or replacement of nonconforming uses;

(b) Guidance on additions or expansions to nonconforming structures; and

(c) Regulations for rebuilding nonconforming structures or reestablishing nonconforming uses.

200.2 Nonconformities shall be regulated in the following categories:

(a) Nonconforming use of land or structures; and

(b) Nonconforming structures.  

200.3 A particular property could be regulated as either or both category.

 

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2712 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).