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ZONING COMMISSION

The Zoning Commission is an independent, five-member, quasi-judicial body in the District of


Columbia, created by the Zoning Act of 1920, as amended, and charged with preparing, adopting
and subsequently amending the Zoning Regulations and Map, not to be inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital area. Three members of the ZC are residents of the
District of Columbia appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council; the fourth member is
the Architect of the Capitol (or his/her representative); and the fifth member is the Director of the
National Park Service (or his/her representative).

Public Meetings and Hearings on Mondays and/or Thursdays at One Judiciary Square in Room
220 South.

Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities and Persons needing a Language


interpretation to Participate in Office of Zoning Meetings and Hearings:
Persons with Disabilities and Persons needing a Language interpretation to participate in the
hearings and meetings held by the Zoning Commission (ZC) or Board of Zoning Adjustment
(BZA), please call Ms Sara Bardin on (202) 727-5372 or email sara.bardin@dc.gov with your
request. Two-to-three weeks notice allows the Office of Zoning to provide the best customer
service to these requests. Meetings and hearings are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
at Office of Zoning, 441 4th Floor, Suite 220S, Washington, D.C. 20001.

Note that Public Hearing Notices for all cases before the ZC are published in the District of
Columbia Register.

Map Amendments

All applications for building permits are reviewed by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs (DCRA) and the Zoning administrator for compliance with relevant zoning regulations.
Upon such review, the Zoning Administrator may determine that a project conflicts with existing
regulations i.e. land use(s), height, density, bulk, etc. permitted by the zone district covering the
site. In that event, the affected property owner may seek permission from the Zoning Commission
to develop the proposed project by filing a map amendment application with the Commission.
Map amendments may also be initiated by petition from the public, including public agencies such
as the Office of Planning.

Text Amendments

In addition, applications to change the text of the Zoning Regulations may be filed with the Zoning
Commission. A text amendment changes the development standards in one or more zone
districts.
Air Rights Development in Public Space

Requests for renting or using the space above or below streets and alleys in the District of
Columbia, under specified conditions, are referred to the Zoning Commission by the Building and
Land Regulation Administration housed at DCRA. The Zoning Commission follows the Map
Amendment process when reviewing applications for air rights development.

Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The Commission hears and decides requests for special multi-purpose projects referred to as
Planned Unit Developments (PUD). A PUD is a planning tool which allows a developer greater
flexibility in site planning and building design. This flexibility permits the developer to incorporate
amenities in the project that exceed those that could have been achieved under the general
provisions of the Zoning Regulations. When a project is designated a PUD, the Commission
usually mandates development of standards specifically tailored to the project.

Zoning Commission Members

Zoning Commission Members


Type of
Commissioner Date of Term Expiration
Appointment
District Resident
Chairman Anthony Hood February 3, 2010
(Mayoral Appointee)
Vice-Chair William (Bill) District Resident
February 3, 2011
W. Keating, III (Mayoral Appointee)
Commissioner Konrad District Resident
February 3, 2013
William Schlater (Mayoral Appointee)
Commissioner Michael Office of the Architect of
G. Turnbull, FAIA the Capitol
Commissioner Peter G.
National Park Service
May

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