{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-504","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 6-504","heading":"Review of excavation, grading, filling, or construction permit applications; mudslide hazards.","body":"The Mayor shall review each permit application for any excavation, grading, fill, or construction to determine whether the proposed site and improvements will be reasonably safe from mudslides. If a proposed site and improvements are in a location that may have mudslide hazards, a further review shall be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering; and the proposed new construction, substantial improvement, or grading must:\n\n(1)\nBe adequately protected against mudslide damage; and\n\n(2)\nNot aggravate the existing hazard.","path":["Title 6. Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.","Chapter 5. Flood Hazards."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/6-504","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"afd1c206d82ed6313735a2413f364e6e46293b583b00bbad3f097d1b25536cd5","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-503","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-6-505"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}