Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is the body responsible for review and approval of the Zoning Regulations in the District of Columbia.  The Commission is made up of five members, three appointed by the DC Mayor, one representing the National Park Service, and one representing the Architect of the Capitol.  For more information on the Zoning Commission please contact the Office of Zoning or visit http://www.dcoz.dc.gov

Zoning Commission's Role in the Zoning Review Process

The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing, or series of hearings, on the recommendations for each of the 20 subject areas. After the Zoning Commission has reviewed the recommendations, OP will prepare draft regulations based on the recommendations, and submit the drafts to the Zoning Commission for an additional round of public hearings. These hearings will begin the fall of 2010. After receiving input fromthe Zoning Commission and the public on the draft regulations, OP will work with the Office of Zoning to codify the regulations into a final cohesive document.This document will then be subject to review on this website and by the Zoning Commission at a final public hearing (expected in summer or fall of 2011) prior to adoption.

The official public hearing notices and the record for submission of public comments are maintained by the Office of Zoning. Visit www.dcoz.dc.gov to see public hearing notices, the Zoning Commission's calendar, and to find out how to submit comments for the official record or testify in person.