District of Columbia § 6-504 Review of excavation, grading, filling, or construction permit applications; mudslide hazards.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 6-504 — Review of excavation, grading, filling, or construction permit applications; mudslide hazards.

District of Columbia § 6-504

Title 6Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.

Ch. 5Flood Hazards.

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D.C. Code § 6-504 (2026).

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The Mayor shall review each permit application for any excavation, grading, fill, or construction to determine whether the proposed site and improvements will be reasonably safe from mudslides. If a proposed site and improvements are in a location that may have mudslide hazards, a further review shall be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering; and the proposed new construction, substantial improvement, or grading must:

(1)Be adequately protected against mudslide damage; and

(2)Not aggravate the existing hazard.

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The Mayor shall review each permit application for any excavation, grading, fill, or construction to determine whether the proposed site and improvements will be reasonably safe from mudslides. If a proposed site and improvements are in a location that may have mudslide hazards, a further review shall be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering; and the proposed new construction, substantial improvement, or grading must:

(1) Be adequately protected against mudslide damage; and

(2) Not aggravate the existing hazard.