District of Columbia Code
Subchapter III - New Streets or Alleys
§ 9–203.01. Scope of Mayor’s authority

The Mayor may open, extend, widen, or straighten:
(1) Any street to conform with the highway plan; or
(2) Any minor street or alley, upon the petition of the owners of more than 1/2 of the property fronting on the proposed street or alley, or when the Mayor finds that the public interest would be served best by the action.
(Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 301, 30 DCR 148.)
1981 Ed., § 7-441.
This section is referenced in § 6-403 and § 9-203.02.
Public ways, streets and alleys on recorded plats, see § 1-1314.
Delegation of authority under Law 4-201, see Mayor’s Order 83-139, May 26, 1983.

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