Historic Preservation Law and Regulations The work of the DC Historic Preservation Office is guided by two documents -- the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 and carried out through the Historic Preservation Regulations (DCMR Title 10A). Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978 (DC Law 2-144, as amended)* Historic Preservation Regulations (DCMR Title 10A)* Revisions to DCMR Title 10A, Chapter 20 (Design and Construction Standards and Guidelines) adding new Sections 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 to address Comprehensive Plan, ADA, and Fair Housing procedures* Standards for Signs, Awnings, Canopies, and Marquees (DCMR Title 10A, Chapter 24 - pending notice of rulemaking)* Preservation Review of DC Government Projects (DCMR Title 10A, Chapter 6 - draft rules)* Proposed revisions to Chapter 2, Designation of Historic Landmarks and Districts, DC historic preservation regulations (DCMR 10A) and Notice of Intent to Advertise for Public Comment* * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing.Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.
The work of the DC Historic Preservation Office is guided by two documents -- the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 and carried out through the Historic Preservation Regulations (DCMR Title 10A).
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