Section 11-Z504. REPORTS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

504.1 As soon as a petition is set down for a public hearing, the matter shall be referred to the Office of Planning, who shall coordinate with other public agencies that may be requested to provide information and assistance, depending on the nature of the case.

504.2 The Office of Planning shall coordinate review of the case and prepare a preliminary setdown report that contains its written recommendations pertaining to the project. The preliminary setdown report shall include any written reports submitted by all relevant public agencies including, but not limited to, the District Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and, if a historic district or historic landmark is involved, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).

504.3 The written reports and recommendations requested by the Commission shall be filed by the Office of Planning with the Director at least ten (10) days in advance of the public hearing for inclusion in the public record.

504.4 For a map amendment case, the Office of Planning shall report on the:

(a) Compatibility of the proposed zoning with the Comprehensive Plan and other approved plans; and

(b) Issues or concerns raised by the affected ANC(s) or community members.

504.5 For a text amendment case, if the Office of Planning fails to transmit its opinion or report to the Commission within a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the submission, the Commission may proceed to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendment.

504.6 The Commission shall give “great weight” to the written report of the Office of Planning pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 6-623.04.

 

 

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, 3573 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).