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Subchapter I - General
§ 9–1201.01. Jurisdiction over MacArthur Boulevard - Jurisdiction and control over MacArthur Boulevard for its full width...
§ 9–1201.02. Railroads prohibited on certain streets - All railroads are prohibited on the I Street and K...
§ 9–1201.03. Further laying of street railroads prohibited - No further street railroads shall be laid down in the...
§ 9–1201.04. Removal of paving stones; permit required; obstruction on streets - Whenever any person desires to remove the paving stones, or...
§ 9–1201.05. Denomination of streets as “business streets” - The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and...
§ 9–1201.06. Portion of streets may be set aside as parks - The proper authorities of the District are authorized to set...
§ 9–1201.07. Removal of obstructions from streets - It shall be the duty of the Director of the...
§ 9–1201.08. Penalty for failure to replace paving stones - If any person removing the paving stones or other work...
§ 9–1201.09. Improper appropriation or occupation of streets - The Secretary of the Interior is directed to prevent the...
§ 9–1201.10. Railroad sidings south of Virginia and Maryland Avenues authorized - It shall be the duty of the Council of the...
§ 9–1201.11. Railroad sidings into lots for business uses authorized - It shall be lawful for the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad...
§ 9–1201.12. Railroad tracks and additional stations authorized - In addition to the main or terminal station or depot,...
§ 9–1201.13. Railroads may use Union Station and terminals - Any railroad company lawfully existing and authorized to extend a...
§ 9–1201.14. Streets to be under or over railroad tracks - (a) Any and all streets or highways within the District...
§ 9–1201.15. Subways and viaducts to eliminate grade crossings authorized - (a) The Mayor of the District of Columbia be, and...
Subchapter II - Railroad Track Extensions — Navy Yard
§ 9–1203.01. Track extensions for development of Buzzards Point authorized - The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company is hereby authorized...
§ 9–1203.02. Sale or lease of track connection with Navy Yard authorized - The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to sell and...
§ 9–1203.03. Branch tracks, spurs, or sidings authorized - Said railroad company is hereby authorized to construct, maintain, and...
§ 9–1203.04. Extensions through public grounds authorized - Subject always to the approval of the Council of the...
§ 9–1203.05. Authority of Mayor under § 9-1201.15 not affected - Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting...
§ 9–1203.06. Condemnation proceedings by railroad company - The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company, its successors or...
§ 9–1203.07. Company to pay portion of cost of paving or repairing streets - If and when the Mayor of the District of Columbia...
§ 9–1203.08. Use of track extensions by other carriers - The authority to establish, construct, acquire, maintain, and operate the...
§ 9–1203.09. Right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter - The right to alter, amend, or repeal this subchapter is...
Subchapter III - Railroad Track Extensions — New York Ave
§ 9–1205.01. Construction of switch connections — Authorized - The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, operating lessee of all of the...
§ 9–1205.02. Construction of switch connections — Plans to be approved by Mayor - Before any of the work authorized in § 9-1205.01 shall...
§ 9–1205.03. Construction of switch connections — Grade crossings - Subject only to the approval of the Mayor of the...
§ 9–1205.04. Construction of switch connections — Authority of Mayor not abridged - Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting...
§ 9–1205.05. Right to amend, alter or repeal this subchapter reserved - Congress reserves the right to amend, alter, or repeal this...
Subchapter IV - Electrification of Railroad Lines
§ 9–1207.01. Electrification of existing steam railroad lines - Steam railroad companies now operating within the District of Columbia...
§ 9–1207.02. Submarine cables at drawbridge openings - Submarine cables may be used at drawbridge openings, provided previous...
§ 9–1207.03. Construction of electrical conduit systems authorized - Where necessary for such electrification, the Mayor of the District...
§ 9–1207.04. Jurisdiction of Department of Army, Mayor, and Interstate Commerce Commission not limited - Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting...
§ 9–1207.05. Liability of railroad companies for injuries - The said railroad companies shall be liable for any accident...
Subchapter IV-A - Streetcars
§ 9–1208.01. Streetcar plan - The Mayor shall submit to the Council a comprehensive plan...
Subchapter V - Employment for Purposes of Road Work
§ 9–1209.01. Employment of temporary special and technical employees - The services of draftsmen, assistant engineers, levelers, transitmen, rodmen, chainmen,...
§ 9–1209.02. Employment of temporary laborers and mechanics - The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or his duly...
§ 9–1209.03. Employment of horses, horse-drawn vehicles, and motortrucks - All horses, harness, horse-drawn vehicles necessary for use in connection...
§ 9–1209.04. Employment of personnel and equipment to execute work payable from miscellaneous trust fund deposits - The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to...
Subchapter VI - Helicopter Landing Pads
§ 9–1211.01. Helicopter landing pads - (a) The operation of a helicopter landing pad in any...
§ 9–1211.02. Analysis and review requirements - (a)(1) If a helicopter landing pad constructed after August 25,...
§ 9–1211.03. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...
Subchapter VII - Barbed-Wire Fences
§ 9–1213.01. Construction or maintenance within fire limits - No fence, barrier, or obstruction consisting or made, in whole...
§ 9–1213.02. Construction or maintenance outside fire limits - No fence, barrier, or obstruction made, in whole or in...
§ 9–1213.03. Notice to remove; service - Whenever, under the provisions of §§ 9-1213.01 and 9-1213.02 any...
§ 9–1213.04. Penalties - Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter...
§ 9–1213.05. Failure to remove - In case the owner, agent, or other person or persons...
Subchapter VIII - Make a Difference Selection Committee
§ 9–1215.01. Establishment of the Make a Difference Selection Committee. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 2, 45...
§ 9–1215.02. Committee duties. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 3, 45...
§ 9–1215.03. Selection criteria. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 4, 45...
§ 9–1215.04. Special trust fund. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 5, 45...
§ 9–1215.05. Marker design and installation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 6, 45...
§ 9–1215.06. Marker locations. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 7, 45...
§ 9–1215.07. Make a Difference Foundation. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 8, 45...
§ 9–1215.08. Mayor to issue rules. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Apr. 30, 1998, D.C. Law 12-98, § 9, 45...
Subchapter IX - Street Closings and Acquisitions
Part A - Cost of Street Extensions
§ 9–1217.01. Cost of street extension assessed as benefits; assessments for parkways - The United States shall not bear any part of the...
Part B - Repealed Provisions
§ 9–1217.11. Council authorized to open, extend, or widen streets; damages and costs. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 704, 30...
§ 9–1217.12. Condemnation proceedings authorized [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.13. Contents of condemnation petition [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.14. Public notice of proceedings; service; appointment of guardian ad litem [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.15. Condemnation jury — Selection; composition; oath [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.16. Objections to members; hearings; verdict [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.17. Condemnation of part of plot [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.18. Assessment of benefits and damages; excess damages and costs [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.19. Objections to verdict; vacation of verdict [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.20. Confirmation of verdict; payment of award [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.21. Assessments made liens; payments [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.22. Amendment of proceedings [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.23. Appeal [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.24. Deposit of award in registry; transfer of title [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 719, 30...
§ 9–1217.25. Condemnation for streets through unsubdivided part of plot — Authorized. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 721, 30...
§ 9–1217.26. Procedures; appropriations. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 721, 30...
§ 9–1217.27. Dismissal of proceedings. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 723, 30...
§ 9–1217.28. Appropriations authorized. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 723, 30...
§ 9–1217.29. Assessments for benefits. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 724, 30...
Subchapter X - Alleys and Minor Streets
Part A - Condemnation of Materials for Public Roads
§ 9–1219.01. Condemnation of materials for making or repairing public roads - In any case where materials of any kind shall be...
§ 9–1219.11. Mayor authorized to open, extend, widen, or straighten alleys and minor streets; conditions; width of minor streets [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.12. Closing of alleys rendered useless or unnecessary [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.13. Closing of existing alley upon dedication of new alley [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.14. Closing of alley less than 10 feet wide [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.15. Closing of alley upon erection of building covering two-thirds of square [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.16. Change of alleyway — petition [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.17. Recordation of order and plat; Title to closed alley [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.18. Closing of alley upon new use of square [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 714, 30...
§ 9–1219.19. Closing of alley upon acquisition by District of abutting property [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 706, 30...
§ 9–1219.20. Land owned by District may be set aside for alley purposes [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 706, 30...
§ 9–1219.21. Notice of order; hearing [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 706, 30...
§ 9–1219.22. Maps [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 706, 30...
§ 9–1219.23. Condemnation to open, widen, or straighten alleys or minor streets; plats [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.24. Notice of condemnation; service [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.25. Condemnation jury; appointment; oath; objection to jurors; hearing; verdict [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.26. Assessment of benefits where only part of parcel is condemned [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.27. Objections to verdict; modification or vacation [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.28. Benefits assessed must equal damages and costs [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 715, 30...
§ 9–1219.29. Assessment on all lots, pieces or parcels benefited by opening of alley or minor street or by establishment of building line. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 705, 30...
§ 9–1219.30. Awards paid by Treasurer of United States; benefits deducted from damages. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 716, 30...
§ 9–1219.31. Assessments made liens; payments; amendments of property description. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 716, 30...
§ 9–1219.32. Appeal from confirmation of assessment. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 717, 30...
§ 9–1219.33. Benefit assessments from condemnation for alleys or minor streets. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 727, 30...
§ 9–1219.34. Damages [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.35. Apportion by jury [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.36. Notice [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.37. Certain alleys previously opened made valid [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.38. Certain alleys closed prior to March 3, 1901, unaffected [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.39. Surplus from sale of land in which United States is interested to be paid into Treasury [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 718, 30...
§ 9–1219.40. Costs paid from alley appropriations when proceedings fail. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 703, 30...
§ 9–1219.41. Mayor to employ assistant to Corporation Counsel for condemnation proceedings. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-201, § 720, 30...