701. MISCELLANEOUS

701 MISCELLANEOUS 701.1 In the MU-4/RC and MU-5A/RC zones, in addition to other applicable provisions of this title, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to: (a) All new construction; (b) All additions, alterations, or repairs that, within any eighteen (18) month period, exceed in cost fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the structure as set forth in the records of the Office of Tax and Revenue on the date of the application for a building permit; (c) Any use that requires a change in the use listed on the owner's or lessee's certificate of occupancy; and (d) Any existing use that requires a new permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. 701.2 If there is a dispute between the property owner and the Zoning Administrator about the cost pursuant to Subtitle G § 701.1(b), the cost shall be determined by the average of the estimates furnished by three (3) independent qualified contractors selected in the following manner: (a) The first shall be selected by the owner; (b) The second shall be selected by the Zoning Administrator; and (c) The third shall be selected by the first two (2) contractors. 701.3 The estimates provided for by Subtitle G § 701.2 shall be prepared and submitted according to a standard procedure and format established by the Zoning Administrator. 701.4 The cost of estimates shall be at the expense of the property owner. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 701