{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-502","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 6-502","heading":"Review of subdivision and other new development proposals.","body":"The Mayor shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:\n\n(1)\nAll such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;\n\n(2)\nAll public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and\n\n(3)\nAdequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.","path":["Title 6. Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.","Chapter 5. Flood Hazards."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/6-502","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"909e2c7ab189e4e6c7389cdbda559a577a81a26beeb616ed7cf8301e97faa2fb","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-501","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-503"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}