200. INTRODUCTION TO NONCONFORMITIES

INTRODUCTION TO NONCONFORMITIES This chapter addresses structures, uses of land, and uses of structures that were lawful before this title was adopted, but that would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this title as it may be amended, and provides: Guidance regarding continuance, expansion, or replacement of nonconforming uses; Guidance on additions or expansions to nonconforming structures; and Regulations for rebuilding nonconforming structures or reestablishing nonconforming uses. Nonconformities shall be regulated in the following categories: Nonconforming use of land or structures; and Nonconforming structures. A particular property could be regulated as either or both category. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2712 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: General Rules 11-C DCMR § 200