§ 2-1226.39. Exemptions to requirements.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) The DDOE may grant, upon a showing of good cause, an exemption from a requirement of this part, in whole or in part, if:

(1) The substantial weight of the evidence is of a practical infeasibility or hardship of meeting the requirement; and

(2) The public interest would be better served by the exemption.

(b) When considering a request for an exemption, the Mayor may consider alternative measures proposed by the applicant.

(c) The DDOE shall give notice of any exemption granted pursuant to this section to the Council and affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission no less than 10 days from the date the exemption is granted. Notice of the exemption shall be published in the District of Columbia Register before the exemption may take effect.

                
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(Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-138, § 459, 55 DCR 1689; Oct. 23, 2012, D.C. Law 19-192, § 2(g), 59 DCR 10174.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 19-192 substituted "DDOE" for "Mayor" throughout the section; and, in subsec. (a)(1), substituted "The substantial weight of the evidence is" for "There is evidence".

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 17-138, see notes following § 2-1226.31.

For history of Law 19-192, see notes under § 2-1226.04.