The DC Code: 10 Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space
- 10-101: Authority to acquire fee title to land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and to acquire limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property.
- 10-102: Establishing and making clear title of United States to lands or waters of Potomac River, Anacostia River, Eastern Branch, and Rock Creek.
- 10-103: Lease of lands acquired for park, parkway, or playground; term; renewal.
- 10-104: Control of park system; composition thereof.
- 10-105: Power to make and enforce vehicle and traffic regulations.
- 10-106: Jurisdiction and control of street parking.
- 10-107: Small parks at intersections of streets outside original city limits.
- 10-108: Meridian Hill Park.
- 10-109: Montrose Park.
- 10-110: Portion of Water Street authorized to be part of park system.
- 10-111: Transfer of jurisdiction over property between United States and District of Columbia--Authorization.
- 10-112: Transfer of jurisdiction over property between United States and District of Columbia--Existing laws unaffected.
- 10-113: Whitehaven Parkway--Adjustment of boundaries at Huidekoper Place.
- 10-114: Whitehaven Parkway--Exchange of federal property.
- 10-115: Whitehaven Parkway--Exchange authorized with property owners.
- 10-116: Whitehaven Parkway--Plats to be prepared.
- 10-117: Beach Parkway--Exchange of property to extend authorized.
- 10-118: Beach Parkway--Dedication and conveyances of exchanged land.
- 10-119: Beach Parkway--Power of Secretary of Interior to sell not curtailed.
- 10-120: Squares 612 and 613 made part of park system.
- 10-121: Fort Davis and Fort Dupont Parks.
- 10-122: Jurisdiction over reservation 185.
- 10-123: Use of spaces or reservations for widening roadways.
- 10-124: Use of public grounds for playgrounds.
- 10-125: Licenses for temporary structures on reservations used as playgrounds.
- 10-126: Part of Washington Aqueduct may be transferred for playground purposes.
- 10-127: Authority to make rules and regulations for playgrounds and recreation centers.
- 10-128: When authorization by Congress needed for building.
- 10-129: Letters of transfer and acceptance deemed authority for change in maps and for record.
- 10-130: Transfer of jurisdiction--Reservation 32.
- 10-131: Transfer of jurisdiction--Reservation 290.
- 10-132: Transfer of jurisdiction--Reservation 8.
- 10-133: Public convenience stations--Establishment; location; control.
- 10-134: Public convenience stations--Authority to make rules, regulations, and charges.
- 10-135: Part of reservation 13 transferred for use as indigent burial ground.
- 10-136: Site of former Georgetown Reservoir.
- 10-137: Authority to make rules and regulations for care of public grounds--Generally.
- 10-137.01: Authority of the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to regulate District parks.
- 10-138: Authority to make rules and regulations for care of public grounds--Extension of sidewalks and carriageways.
- 10-139: Public spaces resulting from filling of canals part of park system; exceptions.
- 10-140: Rock Creek Park--Establishment.
- 10-141: Rock Creek Park--Area.
- 10-142: Rock Creek Park--Control; duties of Director; regulations.
- 10-143: Rock Creek Park--Leasing authorized; disposition of proceeds.
- 10-144: Rock Creek Park--Acceptance of dedicated property authorized.
- 10-145: Rock Creek Park--Protection of Rock Creek and its tributaries.
- 10-146: Piney Branch Parkway.
- 10-147: Potomac Park--Establishment.
- 10-148: Potomac Park--Control.
- 10-149: Potomac Park--Restriction on construction of lagoon, etc., or speedway.
- 10-150: Potomac Park--Temporary occupancy by Department of Agriculture.
- 10-151: Potomac Park--Licenses for boathouses on banks of tidal reservoir.
- 10-152: Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks--Acquisition of land authorized; reimbursement of costs.
- 10-153: Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks--Taking lines authorized to be extended.
- 10-154: Connecting parkway to be part of park system.
- 10-155: Anacostia Park.
- 10-156: Glover Parkway and Children's Playground--Acceptance of land authorized.
- 10-157: Glover Parkway and Children's Playground--Part of park system.
- 10-158: Theodore Roosevelt Island--Maintenance, administration and development.
- 10-159: Theodore Roosevelt Island--Means of access; appropriations.
- 10-160: Theodore Roosevelt Island--Structures authorized; appropriations.
- 10-161: Theodore Roosevelt Island--Designation.
- 10-162: Public bathing beach authorized.
- 10-163: Bathing pools and beaches--Construction authorized; appropriations.
- 10-164: Bathing pools and beaches--Possession, control, and maintenance; fees.
- 10-165: Bathing pools and beaches--Operation; disposition of moneys received.
- 10-166: Division of Park Services.
- 10-166.01: Park Policy and Programs Division.
- 10-167: Crispus Attucks Park indemnification. [Not funded]
- 10-201: Creation.
- 10-202: Composition; selection; tenure; qualifications.
- 10-203: Liability.
- 10-204: Vacancies.
- 10-205: Compensation.
- 10-206: Officers; rules and regulations.
- 10-207: Meetings.
- 10-211: Determination of general policy; supervision of expenditures.
- 10-212: Superintendent of Recreation; appointment and duties; qualifications; other employees; volunteer services.
- 10-213: Comprehensive program for public recreation; leasing rights not affected.
- 10-213.01: Disposition of fees.
- 10-214: Annual budget.
- 10-215: Annual report.
- 10-221: Transfer of functions of Community Center and Playgrounds Department; transfer of unexpended funds.
- 10-222: Control of lands, buildings, and other facilities.
- 10-223: Powers of Board of Education, Mayor of District of Columbia, or National Park Service unabridged.
- 10-224: Agreements for maintenance and improvement of playgrounds, etc.; transfer of funds, etc.
- 10-225: Services on reimbursable basis.
- 10-226: Transfer of equipment, etc., of Community Center and Playgrounds Department.
- 10-301: Definitions.
- 10-302: Authority of Department of Recreation and Parks.
- 10-303: Creation of Fund; accounting and investment.
- 10-304: Park adoptions and sponsorships.
- 10-305: Mega recreation centers.
- 10-306: Establishment of Recreation Assistance Board.
- 10-307: Rules.
- 10-401: Definitions. [Repealed]
- 10-402: Criminal background investigation requirement. [Repealed]
- 10-403: Request for criminal background investigation. [Repealed]
- 10-404: Authorization to obtain records, notification of criminal background check and traffic record check. [Repealed]
- 10-405: Criminal background checks. [Repealed]
- 10-406: Traffic record checks. [Repealed]
- 10-407: Offer of certified volunteer position pending receipt of criminal history and traffic check reports. [Repealed]
- 10-408: Disqualification of volunteer or termination of performance of volunteer services. [Repealed]
- 10-409: Payment of processing fees. [Repealed]
- 10-410: Penalty for providing false information. [Repealed]
- 10-411: Confidentiality of information to be maintained. [Repealed]
- 10-412: Penalties for violations of this chapter. [Repealed]
- 10-413: Rules. [Repealed]
- 10-501.01: Control.
- 10-501.02: Authority to make rules and regulations.
- 10-501.03: Furnishing to buildings in Judiciary Square.
- 10-501.04: Furnishing to buildings enumerated in section.
- 10-503.01: Authority to make regulations.
- 10-503.02: Duty of Capitol Police.
- 10-503.11: Boundaries; jurisdiction of Architect; responsibilities of Mayor.
- 10-503.12: Public travel in and occupancy of restricted.
- 10-503.13: Obstruction of roads.
- 10-503.14: Sale of goods, advertising, or begging forbidden.
- 10-503.15: Removal or injury of property forbidden.
- 10-503.16: Unlawful conduct.
- 10-503.17: Parades, assemblages, and displays forbidden.
- 10-503.18: Prosecution and punishment of offenses.
- 10-503.19: Policing.
- 10-503.20: Protection of Congressional personnel by Capitol Police.
- 10-503.21: Employees to assist enforcement authorities.
- 10-503.22: Suspension of prohibitions against use--Authorization generally.
- 10-503.23: Suspension of prohibitions against use--Authorization generally--Authorization of Capitol Police Board.
- 10-503.24: Suspension of prohibitions against use--Concerts.
- 10-503.25: Suspension of prohibitions against use--Traffic regulations by Capitol Police Board.
- 10-503.26: Definitions.
- 10-505.01: Detail of personnel from Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police Board.
- 10-505.02: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Election.
- 10-505.03: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Creditable service as congressional employee.
- 10-505.04: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Payments into Retirement and Disability Fund.
- 10-505.05: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Definitions.
- 10-505.06: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Appropriations.
- 10-505.07: Transfer of member of Metropolitan Police to Capitol Police-- Effective date.
- 10-507.01: Control of District of Columbia buildings.
- 10-509.01: Designation of District employees to protect life and property outside the District; powers of arrest; weapons and uniforms.
- 10-509.01a: Escape from juvenile facilities.
- 10-509.02: Council authorized to make rules and regulations.
- 10-509.03: Penalty for violation of rules and regulations.
- 10-509.04: Acceptance of collateral for appearance before United States Magistrate; deposit of collateral.
- 10-509.05: Reciprocal agreements with states.
- 10-511.01: Tunnel under Capitol Grounds and Botanic Garden grounds-- Required.
- 10-511.02: Tunnel under Capitol Grounds and Botanic Garden grounds-- Construction.
- 10-511.03: Tunnel under Capitol Grounds and Botanic Garden grounds--Right, title and interest to remain in the United States; jurisdiction and responsibility of Mayor.
- 10-511.04: Tunnel under Capitol Grounds and Botanic Garden grounds-- Restoration of grounds to original condition.
- 10-511.05: Tunnel under Capitol Grounds and Botanic Garden grounds--United States not to incur expense or liability.
- 10-511.06: Conveyance of real property for Innerloop Freeway System.
- 10-511.07: Area authorized for construction of vehicular tunnel; conditions.
- 10-513.01: Prior notice for federal activities affecting district property. [Repealed]
- 10-551.01: Department of General Services; establishment.
- 10-551.02: Organization.
- 10-551.03: Director; appointment.
- 10-551.04: Transfers.
- 10-551.05: Inventory of real property assets.
- 10-551.06: Green building priority.
- 10-551.07: Representative program.
- 10-551.07a: Establishment of the Facilities Service Request Fund.
- 10-551.08: Rules.
- 10-551.09: Transition.
- 10-551.10: See Forever Foundation--Evans Campus.
- 10-601: Municipal center--Authorization to acquire property.
- 10-602: Municipal center--Rental.
- 10-603: Public buildings--Loans for construction authorized; projects enumerated.
- 10-604: Public buildings--Availability of funds for acquiring lands for public uses.
- 10-605: Public buildings--Reimbursement.
- 10-606: Public buildings--Annual report submitted to Congress.
- 10-607: Authorization to borrow money from the United States for public works.
- 10-608: Purposes for which borrowed moneys may be used.
- 10-609: Repayment of borrowed moneys.
- 10-610: Annual report concerning borrowed moneys submitted to Congress.
- 10-611: Limitations on borrowing.
- 10-612: Interest on funds borrowed from Administrator of General Services.
- 10-613: Advice of Secretary of Treasury regarding interest rate.
- 10-614: Authorization for advancements for Office of Recorder of Deeds.
- 10-615: Purposes for which advancements may be used.
- 10-616: Repayment of advancements; interest.
- 10-617: Annual report submitted to Congress.
- 10-618: Preparation of plans and specifications.
- 10-619: Program of construction to meet capital needs authorized; contents.
- 10-620: Construction Services Fund.
- 10-701: Establishment of working fund. [Repealed]
- 10-702: Inspection of public buildings for lead paint--Required.
- 10-703: Inspection of public buildings for lead paint--Appropriations.
- 10-731: Notice to be displayed on the tree.
- 10-801: Authorization; description of property; submission and approval of resolution; reacquisition rights; notice.
- 10-801.01: "Real property" defined.
- 10-802: Expenses of sale; deposit of net proceeds.
- 10-803: Execution of deeds.
- 10-803.01: Unused and underutilized public school buildings.
- 10-804: Secretary of the Interior to sell certain real estate-- Authorization.
- 10-805: Secretary of the Interior to sell certain real estate-- Solicitation for bids.
- 10-806: Secretary of the Interior to sell certain real estate--Expenses of sales.
- 10-807: Inventory of real property owned by District. [Repealed]
- 10-831: Properties subject to disposition.
- 10-832: Method of disposition.
- 10-833: Minimum standards for disposition.
- 10-834: Subsidies.
- 10-835: Evaluation criteria of a request for proposals.
- 10-836: Disposition of properties.
- 10-837: Evaluation committee.
- 10-838: Quarterly report.
- 10-839: Certain properties approved for disposition.
- 10-901: Council empowered to effect exchange.
- 10-902: Publication of intended exchange.
- 10-903: Mayor authorized to execute and accept deed.
- 10-904: Mayor authorized to pay or receive amounts as part of consideration for exchange.
- 10-1001: Establishment of the Department of Real Estate Management. [Repealed]
- 10-1001.01: Definitions. [Repealed]
- 10-1002: Purpose. [Repealed]
- 10-1003: Functions. [Repealed]
- 10-1004: Transfers. [Repealed]
- 10-1005: Organization. [Repealed]
- 10-1006: Sole source contracting. [Repealed]
- 10-1007: Notice and contract summary to the Council on certain contracts. [Repealed]
- 10-1008: Criteria for Council review and approval of certain contracts. [Repealed]
- 10-1009: Contract summary for Council review. [Repealed]
- 10-1010: Representative program. [Repealed]
- 10-1011: Inventory of real property assets. [Repealed]
- 10-1012: Periodic audit of leased properties. [Repealed]
- 10-1012.01: Master Public Facilities Plan. [Repealed]
- 10-1013: Certain contracting rules. [Repealed]
- 10-1014: Jurisdiction. [Repealed]
- 10-1015: Green building priority. [Repealed]
- 10-1016: Establishment of District of Columbia Employee Parking Program Fund. [Repealed]
- 10-1017: Old Naval Hospital Foundation grant authority. [Repealed]
- 10-1018: Security assessments and implementation at District facilities. [Repealed]
- 10-1031: Master Facilities Planning and Program Coordination Advisory Committee.
- 10-1032: Funding.
- 10-1101.01: Definitions.
- 10-1101.02: Assessment of rent from United States, District or foreign governments not authorized.
- 10-1101.03: Minor uses without rental payments authorized.
- 10-1102.01: Regulations authorized; conditions.
- 10-1102.01a: Street festival one-day public space rental.
- 10-1102.02: Payments; refunds.
- 10-1102.03: Use of property subject to the requirements of § 9-113.04.
- 10-1103.01: Permit; conditions; recordation.
- 10-1103.02: Assessment; collection.
- 10-1103.03: Fixed by Council; waiver.
- 10-1103.04: Annual payment required; refunds.
- 10-1103.04a: Overpayments.
- 10-1103.05: Removal of vault--Order by Mayor; failure to remove.
- 10-1103.06: Removal of vault--Notice to owner; immediate action.
- 10-1103.07: Collection of rental payments; failure to make payments.
- 10-1103.08: Use of vault for utility installation or construction.
- 10-1103.09: Vault abutting single- or two-family dwelling exempt from rental charge.
- 10-1104.01: Regulations authorized.
- 10-1104.02: Insurance requirements.
- 10-1104.03: Service of orders and notices.
- 10-1104.04: Penalties.
- 10-1104.05: Deposit of rents collected.
- 10-1104.06: Appropriations.
- 10-1104.07: Separability.
- 10-1104.08: Subchapter not to affect provisions of § 9-113.04.
- 10-1104.09: Effective dates.
- 10-1121.01: Definitions.
- 10-1121.02: Mayor's authority with respect to use of airspace.
- 10-1121.03: Terms and conditions to be included in leases.
- 10-1121.04: Execution of airspace leases.
- 10-1121.05: Removal or relocation of public or private facilities.
- 10-1121.06: Applicability of zoning and other laws.
- 10-1121.07: Airspace and structures erected thereon deemed real property for purpose of taxation, water and sewer charges; exemptions.
- 10-1121.08: Deposit of rents, fees, taxes, assessments, sewer and water charges; payment of expenditures.
- 10-1121.09: Restoration of airspace upon expiration or termination of lease.
- 10-1121.10: Regulations authorized; penalties.
- 10-1121.11: Federal and District governments authorized to construct airspace structures.
- 10-1121.12: Actions to recover use of leased airspace.
- 10-1121.13: Area exempted from provisions of subchapter.
- 10-1141.01: Definitions.
- 10-1141.02: Applicability.
- 10-1141.03: Permits for the occupation of public space, public rights of way, and public structures.
- 10-1141.03a: Waiver or reduction of permit fees for the occupation of public space, public rights of way, and public structures.
- 10-1141.04: Rulemaking.
- 10-1141.04a: Dedication of public rights-of-way user fees, charges, and penalties. [Repealed]
- 10-1141.05: Inspection and audit of books and records.
- 10-1141.06: Surcharge authorization.
- 10-1181.01: Definitions.
- 10-1181.02: Unsafe Structure in Public Space; inspection; owner to remove or secure; District action.
- 10-1181.03: Cost of work performed by Department assessed against private structures in public space; costs of correcting life-or-health threatening condition.
- 10-1181.04: Dangerous Structures on Public Space Fund.
- 10-1181.05: Assessment of fee.
- 10-1201.01: Findings and declarations. [Repealed]
- 10-1202.01: Definitions.
- 10-1202.02: Establishment of the Washington Convention Center Authority; purpose of the Authority.
- 10-1202.02a: Transfer of authority of the Armory Board.
- 10-1202.02b: Transfer of authorities and functions of the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission; abolishment of the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission.
- 10-1202.02c: Transfer of assets, rights, and obligations of the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission.
- 10-1202.03: General powers of Authority.
- 10-1202.04: Limitations on Authority's powers.
- 10-1202.05: Establishment of Board of Directors.
- 10-1202.06: Duties of the Board.
- 10-1202.07: President and Chief Executive Officer; appointment and duties.
- 10-1202.07a: References deemed to refer to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority.
- 10-1202.08: Washington Convention Center Fund; transfer and pledge of revenues.
- 10-1202.08a: Establishment of the Washington Convention Center Marketing Fund; marketing service contracts.
- 10-1202.08b: Sports and Entertainment Fund.
- 10-1202.08c: Sports Facilities Account.
- 10-1202.09: Delegation of Council authority to issue bonds.
- 10-1202.10: Power of the Authority to issue bonds and notes.
- 10-1202.11: Terms for sale of bonds; additional bond and note provisions.
- 10-1202.12: District pledges.
- 10-1202.13: Transfer of excess cash.
- 10-1202.14: District of Columbia repayment option.
- 10-1202.15: Location of new convention center.
- 10-1202.15a: Redevelopment of existing convention center site.
- 10-1202.16: Merit personnel system inapplicable.
- 10-1202.17: Transition provisions; establishment of Interim Board of Directors. [Repealed]
- 10-1202.18: Establishment of Advisory Committee.
- 10-1202.21: Findings.
- 10-1202.22: Lease authority for the Mayor.
- 10-1202.23: Lease authority for the Authority.
- 10-1202.23a: Use of new convention center vault space.
- 10-1202.23b: Grant of easements over District property.
- 10-1202.24: Authority for vault space permit or airspace lease.
- 10-1202.31: Definitions.
- 10-1202.32: Findings.
- 10-1202.33: Eminent domain.
- 10-1202.41: Construction contracting requirements.
- 10-1202.42: First Source Agreement required.
- 10-1202.43: Construction apprenticeship programs.
- 10-1202.44: Internship program.
- 10-1203.05: Audit of accounts and operations.
- 10-1203.06: Expiration provisions.
- 10-1203.07: Collection and transfer of taxes to Washington Convention Center Fund.
- 10-1211: Establishment.
- 10-1212: Duties and responsibilities.
- 10-1213: Findings. [Repealed]
- 10-1221.01: Definitions.
- 10-1221.02: Findings.
- 10-1221.03: Creation of the New Convention Center Hotel Fund.
- 10-1221.04: Creation of the New Convention Center Hotel TIF Area.
- 10-1221.05: Bond authorization.
- 10-1221.06: Bond details.
- 10-1221.07: Issuance of the bonds.
- 10-1221.08: Payment and security.
- 10-1221.09: Financing and Closing Documents.
- 10-1221.10: Limited liability.
- 10-1221.11: District officials.
- 10-1221.12: Maintenance of documents.
- 10-1221.13: Information reporting.
- 10-1221.14: Recovery zone designation.
- 10-1221.15: Federal recovery act reimbursement requirement.
- 10-1271: Establishment. [Repealed]
- 10-1272: Duties and responsibilities. [Repealed]
- 10-1273: Findings. [Repealed]
- 10-1301: John A. Wilson Building designated.
- 10-1302: Establishment of the John A. Wilson Building Centennial Fund.
- 10-1331: Findings.
- 10-1332: Establishment of the Wilson Building Foundation.
- 10-1333: Special Trust Fund.
- 10-1334: Establishment of Board of Directors.
- 10-1335: Administration of the foundation.
- 10-1336: Sunset provision.
- 10-1401: Definitions.
- 10-1402: Property transfer.
- 10-1403: Provisions relating to lands transferred and easements granted.
- 10-1404: Effect of Property Transfer.
- 10-1405: Savings provisions.
- 10-1406: Comprehensive and Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plans.
- 10-1431: Submission of development plan.
- 10-1432: Development plan defined.
- 10-1501: Approval of Draft Master Plan.
- 10-1502: Health care facility; acreage set aside, development.
- 10-1503: Establishment of Reservation 13 Benefit Area.
- 10-1504: Establishment of special taxing district.
- 10-1505: Allocation of R13BA property sales and lease proceeds.
- 10-1601.01: Findings.
- 10-1601.02: Creation of Ballpark Revenue Fund.
- 10-1601.03: Bond issuance.
- 10-1601.04: Local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises, First Source employment, and apprentice requirements.
- 10-1601.05: Ballpark development and construction.
- 10-1601.06: Requirement to invite and evaluate private financing.
- 10-1601.07: Requirement to review costs and pursue alternative ballpark site.
- 10-1601.08: Certain required provisions to be included in future agreements.
- 10-1601.31: Definitions.
- 10-1601.32: Limitation on contribution of bond proceeds and expenditure of funds.
- 10-1601.33: Payment in excess of expenditure limits.
- 10-1601.34: Development rights.
- 10-1602.01: Findings
- 10-1602.02: Creation of Community Benefit Fund.
- 10-1602.03: Bond issuance.
- 10-1602.04: Community investment plan.
- 10-1701: Taxation Without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation.
- 10-1801: Definitions.
- 10-1802: Authorization of Maintenance Agreement.
- 10-1803: Creation of the Waterfront Park Maintenance Fund.
- 10-1804: Allocation of sales tax revenue attributable to the Waterfront Park Retail Area.
- 10-1805: Naming rights for the Waterfront Park.
- 10-1901: Definitions.
- 10-1902: Findings and purpose.
- 10-1903: Council approval.
- 10-1904: Transfer to home-less assistance provider.
- 10-1905: Transfer to public benefit conveyance applicant.