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Additional Requirements:
**These may or may not apply to your project.
Code Modifications: A Code Modification considers allowing variances when there are practical
difficulties or undue economic hardships involved in meeting a construction code requirement. This
process can take up to 15 days to approve. Once approved, it can be submitted to us by email at
dcraacceleratedreview@dc.gov. For detailed information see: Construction Code Modification
**Once a code mod application is approved, a batch-stamp will be uploaded into ProjectDox, so it’ll be part
of the approved plans and documents set.
Environmental Intake Form
DOEE Air Quality & Environmental: Complete Environmental Questionnaire
Complete Lead Hazard Questionnaire
Green Area Exemption Status Application: All new buildings that require a certificate of occupancy
must comply with GAR. Additions and interior renovations to existing buildings must comply with GAR
when the cost to construct exceeds 100% of the assessed building value within any twelve-month
period.
Approval letter from WMATA
Covenants: a formal agreement or promise used by DCRA to establish conditions of an approval of
a building permit or certificate of occupancy to ensure compliance with the Construction Codes,
Green Building Act and Zoning
Easements: Easements provide property rights over a property to a non-owner used by DCRA
when necessary to ensure compliance with the Construction Codes or Zoning Regulations
EISF are not part of the accelerated review program
How to Apply to the Above: To apply you must submit to Arlette.Howard@dc.gov or email
dcraacceleratedreview@dc.gov
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