{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-204.14","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 9-204.14","heading":"Applications for commemorative works.","body":"(a)\nAny sponsor may propose the placement of a commemorative work on public space in the District. Any proposal for a commemorative work on public space in the District shall be accompanied by a completed application to the Office of Planning by a sponsor.  Each application shall, at a minimum, include:\n(1)\nA conceptual description of the proposed commemorative work;\n(2)\nThe proposed location of the commemorative work;\n(3)\nFor a commemoration of a person, the primary reason or reasoning that the person is proposed to be commemorated; and\n(4)\nAn explanation of how the commemorative work will be funded and maintained.\n\n(b)\nThe Office of Planning shall develop a procedure for receiving applications from a sponsor of a proposed commemorative work and transmitting the applications to the Committee.\n\n(c)\nThe Office of Planning shall accept from any member of the public recommendations for commemorative works to be considered for sponsorship by a District agency and shall share such recommendations with the Committee.\n\n(d)\nIf a District agency is the sponsor of a commemorative work, it shall consult with the Commission on the Arts and Humanities on conceptual design for the commemorative work before submitting an application.","path":["Title 9. Transportation Systems.","Chapter 2. Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures.","Subchapter IV. Public Space Names and Commemorative Works.","Part B. Commemorative Works."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/9-204.14","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"8e77dadab885623baa2ebd8449b327b3cbe8021165d483a14a1a20acece6705f","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-204.13","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-204.15"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}