Code of the District of Columbia
Official codified DC law sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain). 21,163 sections indexed.
- § 9-111.01District of Columbia Highway Trust Fund.
- § 9-111.01aLocal Transportation Fund.
- § 9-111.01bLocal Roads Construction and Maintenance Fund; dedicated revenue.
- § 9-111.01cCost-transfer projects.
- § 9-111.31Reporting requirements.
- § 9-1111.01Definitions.
- § 9-1111.02Federal contributions.
- § 9-1111.03District of Columbia contributions.
- § 9-1111.04Approval for construction required.
- § 9-1111.05Disposal of excess revenues.
- § 9-1111.06Guarantee of obligations.
- § 9-1111.07Periodic payments to Authority.
- § 9-1111.08Authorization of appropriations.
- § 9-1111.09Obligations as lawful investments.
- § 9-1111.10Appropriation for Arlington Cemetery and Smithsonian transit stations.
- § 9-1111.11Authorization of additional federal contributions for construction.
- § 9-1111.12Payment of bonds.
- § 9-1111.13Requirement that local participating governments have stable and reliable source of revenue for contributions.
- § 9-1111.14Authorization of additional federal contributions for construction.
- § 9-1111.15Establishment of Metrorail/Metrobus Account.
- § 9-1111.16Annual report of Account.
- § 9-1111.17Funding of facilities for the handicapped.
- § 9-1113.01Acquisition of bus companies; franchise cancelled; charter bus service by Authority; corporate status of D.C. Transit System, Inc.
- § 9-1113.02Payment by Mayor of District’s share of acquisition cost authorized.
- § 9-1113.03Capital grant assistance.
- § 9-1113.04Immediate grants.
- § 9-1113.05Repayment of advances.
- § 9-1113.06Jurisdiction for condemnation proceedings.
- § 9-1113.07Authority of Comptroller General.
- § 9-1115.01Authority to enter into Compact.
- § 9-1115.02Preamble to Compact.
- § 9-1115.03Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Tunnel Compact.
- § 9-1115.04Compact provisions as law.
- § 9-1117.01Mayor authorized to enter into Compact; purpose.
- § 9-1117.02State Troopers and local law enforcement officers authority.
- § 9-1117.03Exclusive jurisdiction over vehicles; governing laws and procedures.
- § 9-1117.04Compact not creating agency relationship.
- § 9-1117.05Withdrawal from Compact.
- § 9-113.01Abutment of Highway Bridge.
- § 9-113.02Boundaries of public highways to be permanently marked.
- § 9-113.03Council may change names of streets when 2 streets have same name.
- § 9-113.04Acceptance of dedicated streets; building restriction lines; right-of-way for sewers and water mains.
- § 9-113.05Council to close certain streets, roads or highways in the District rendered useless or unnecessary by the highway plan — Consent of owners.
- § 9-113.06Plat to be files — Assessment.
- § 9-115.01Plan for future use of Klingle Road.
- § 9-115.02Expenditure of funds for Klingle Road.
- § 9-115.11Re-opening of Klingle Road.
- § 9-1151Finding and purpose.
- § 9-1152The franchise agreement.
- § 9-1153Location of bus shelters.
- § 9-1154Advertising.
- § 9-1155Compensation.
- § 9-1156Insurance and bonds.
- § 9-1157Termination of franchise agreement.
- § 9-1158Selection of the franchisee.
- § 9-1159Relation to other provisions of law.
- § 9-1160Regulations.
- § 9-1161Severability.
- § 9-1171Aerial wires for streetcars.
- § 9-1172Wire-free zones.
- § 9-1173Aerial wire planning requirements.
- § 9-1174Comprehensive assessment.
- § 9-1201.01Jurisdiction over MacArthur Boulevard.
- § 9-1201.02Railroads prohibited on certain streets.
- § 9-1201.03Further laying of street railroads prohibited.
- § 9-1201.04Removal of paving stones; permit required; obstruction on streets.
- § 9-1201.05Denomination of streets as “business streets”.
- § 9-1201.06Portion of streets may be set aside as parks.
- § 9-1201.07Removal of obstructions from streets.
- § 9-1201.08Penalty for failure to replace paving stones.
- § 9-1201.09Improper appropriation or occupation of streets.
- § 9-1201.10Railroad sidings south of Virginia and Maryland Avenues authorized.
- § 9-1201.11Railroad sidings into lots for business uses authorized.
- § 9-1201.12Railroad tracks and additional stations authorized.
- § 9-1201.13Railroads may use Union Station and terminals.
- § 9-1201.14Streets to be under or over railroad tracks.
- § 9-1201.15Subways and viaducts to eliminate grade crossings authorized.
- § 9-1203.01Track extensions for development of Buzzards Point authorized.
- § 9-1203.02Sale or lease of track connection with Navy Yard authorized.
- § 9-1203.03Branch tracks, spurs, or sidings authorized.
- § 9-1203.04Extensions through public grounds authorized.
- § 9-1203.05Authority of Mayor under § 9-1201.15 not affected.
- § 9-1203.06Condemnation proceedings by railroad company.
- § 9-1203.07Company to pay portion of cost of paving or repairing streets.
- § 9-1203.08Use of track extensions by other carriers.
- § 9-1203.09Right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter.
- § 9-1205.01Construction of switch connections — Authorized.
- § 9-1205.02Construction of switch connections — Plans to be approved by Mayor.
- § 9-1205.03Construction of switch connections — Grade crossings.
- § 9-1205.04Construction of switch connections — Authority of Mayor not abridged.
- § 9-1205.05Right to amend, alter or repeal this subchapter reserved.
- § 9-1207.01Electrification of existing steam railroad lines.
- § 9-1207.02Submarine cables at drawbridge openings.
- § 9-1207.03Construction of electrical conduit systems authorized.
- § 9-1207.04Jurisdiction of Department of Army, Mayor, and Interstate Commerce Commission not limited.
- § 9-1207.05Liability of railroad companies for injuries.
- § 9-1208.01Streetcar plan.
- § 9-1209.01Employment of temporary special and technical employees.
- § 9-1209.02Employment of temporary laborers and mechanics.
- § 9-1209.03Employment of horses, horse-drawn vehicles, and motortrucks.
- § 9-1209.04Employment of personnel and equipment to execute work payable from miscellaneous trust fund deposits.
- § 9-1211.01Helicopter landing pads.
- § 9-1213.01Construction or maintenance within fire limits.
- § 9-1213.02Construction or maintenance outside fire limits.
- § 9-1213.03Notice to remove; service.
- § 9-1213.04Penalties.
- § 9-1213.05Failure to remove.
- § 9-1215.01Establishment of the Make a Difference Selection Committee.
- § 9-1215.02Committee duties.
- § 9-1215.03Selection criteria.
- § 9-1215.04Special trust fund.
- § 9-1215.05Marker design and installation.
- § 9-1215.06Marker locations.
- § 9-1215.07Make a Difference Foundation.
- § 9-1215.08Mayor to issue rules.
- § 9-1217.01Cost of street extension assessed as benefits; assessments for parkways.
- § 9-1217.11Council authorized to open, extend, or widen streets; damages and costs.
- § 9-1217.12Condemnation proceedings authorized
- § 9-1217.13Contents of condemnation petition
- § 9-1217.14Public notice of proceedings; service; appointment of guardian ad litem
- § 9-1217.15Condemnation jury — Selection; composition; oath
- § 9-1217.16Objections to members; hearings; verdict
- § 9-1217.17Condemnation of part of plot
- § 9-1217.18Assessment of benefits and damages; excess damages and costs
- § 9-1217.19Objections to verdict; vacation of verdict
- § 9-1217.20Confirmation of verdict; payment of award
- § 9-1217.21Assessments made liens; payments
- § 9-1217.22Amendment of proceedings
- § 9-1217.23Appeal
- § 9-1217.24Deposit of award in registry; transfer of title
- § 9-1217.25Condemnation for streets through unsubdivided part of plot — Authorized.
- § 9-1217.26Procedures; appropriations.
- § 9-1217.27Dismissal of proceedings.
- § 9-1217.28Appropriations authorized.
- § 9-1217.29Assessments for benefits.
- § 9-1219.01Condemnation of materials for making or repairing public roads.
- § 9-1219.11Mayor authorized to open, extend, widen, or straighten alleys and minor streets; conditions; width of minor streets
- § 9-1219.12Closing of alleys rendered useless or unnecessary
- § 9-1219.13Closing of existing alley upon dedication of new alley
- § 9-1219.14Closing of alley less than 10 feet wide
- § 9-1219.15Closing of alley upon erection of building covering two-thirds of square
- § 9-1219.16Change of alleyway — petition
- § 9-1219.17Recordation of order and plat; Title to closed alley
- § 9-1219.18Closing of alley upon new use of square
- § 9-1219.19Closing of alley upon acquisition by District of abutting property
- § 9-1219.20Land owned by District may be set aside for alley purposes
- § 9-1219.21Notice of order; hearing
- § 9-1219.22Maps
- § 9-1219.23Condemnation to open, widen, or straighten alleys or minor streets; plats
- § 9-1219.24Notice of condemnation; service
- § 9-1219.25Condemnation jury; appointment; oath; objection to jurors; hearing; verdict
- § 9-1219.26Assessment of benefits where only part of parcel is condemned
- § 9-1219.27Objections to verdict; modification or vacation
- § 9-1219.28Benefits assessed must equal damages and costs
- § 9-1219.29Assessment on all lots, pieces or parcels benefited by opening of alley or minor street or by establishment of building line.
- § 9-1219.30Awards paid by Treasurer of United States; benefits deducted from damages.
- § 9-1219.31Assessments made liens; payments; amendments of property description.
- § 9-1219.32Appeal from confirmation of assessment.
- § 9-1219.33Benefit assessments from condemnation for alleys or minor streets.
- § 9-1219.34Damages
- § 9-1219.35Apportion by jury
- § 9-1219.36Notice
- § 9-1219.37Certain alleys previously opened made valid
- § 9-1219.38Certain alleys closed prior to March 3, 1901, unaffected
- § 9-1219.39Surplus from sale of land in which United States is interested to be paid into Treasury
- § 9-1219.40Costs paid from alley appropriations when proceedings fail.
- § 9-1219.41Mayor to employ assistant to Corporation Counsel for condemnation proceedings.
- § 9-201.01Definitions.
- § 9-202.01Authority of the Council.
- § 9-202.02Actions required of Mayor prior to consideration of application.
- § 9-202.03Exceptions from requirement of referral of application to National Capital Planning Commission.
- § 9-202.04Public hearing required.
- § 9-202.05Inapplicability of § 9-202.04.
- § 9-202.06Duties of applicant; Mayor to make available signs and prescribe format for written notice.
- § 9-202.07Publication of notice of hearing; written notice to involved advisory neighborhood commission.
- § 9-202.08Disposition of property; use of money received therefrom.
- § 9-202.09Approval subject to contingencies; relocation assistance.
- § 9-202.10Required notice of approval to affected property owners.
- § 9-202.11Judicial proceeding upon filing of objection; damages.
- § 9-202.12Recordation of closing act and Surveyor’s plat; effects of recordation.
- § 9-202.13Disposition of closing act and plat.
- § 9-202.14Fee schedule.
- § 9-202.15Mayor to issue procedures for review by agencies and public utilities.
- § 9-203.01Scope of Mayor’s authority.
- § 9-203.02Methods of acquisition.
- § 9-203.03Council acceptance of land dedication.
- § 9-203.04Minor streets.
- § 9-203.05Area between property line and building restriction line.
- § 9-203.06Improvement of street — Prerequisites.
- § 9-203.07Improvement of streets — Rules.
- § 9-203.08Submission of highway plan.
- § 9-203.09Official street map; periodic publication; contents; availability.
- § 9-204.01Scope of Council’s authority.
- § 9-204.02System of designations.
- § 9-204.03Alleys.
- § 9-204.03aSymbolic names.
- § 9-204.04Duplicative names prohibited.
- § 9-204.05Use of living persons’ names prohibited; use of deceased persons’ names restricted.
- § 9-204.06Extent of name to be used; use on street signs.
- § 9-204.07Submission of bill to involved advisory neighborhood commission.
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