Submission Requirements for Shipstead-Luce Act Permit Review

Submit the following at the District Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Permit Service Center (1100 4th Street, SW, 2nd floor, 202 442-4589) no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled Commission meeting. The DCRA Permit Service Center will assign a case number and forward the complete submission file to the Commission. For complete information regarding the DCRA submission process, including obtaining signatures and paying fees, contact the DCRA directly.

A complete Permit Review submission includes:

Permit Application (available at DCRA). Information must be complete and legible. (Include area and zip codes.) The applicants listed as owner and agent will receive copies of Commission recommendation upon completion of the review process.

Comprehensive Photographs of the property (two sets), including the area of proposed work, views from the street and the public alley (if applicable), and contextual photos with adjacent structures clearly identified. Photos can be of any size and format, except Polaroid shots, which do not meet archival requirements. If project had previous concept review, photos are on record, and no additional photos are needed unless otherwise requested by the staff.

Construction Drawings, four complete sets of accurate and scaled drawings including, but not limited to:

• site plan, indicating footprint of adjacent or neighboring structures, significant features, fence lines, major trees or plantings and property lines
  
  
• complete floor plans and elevations showing existing conditions
  
  
• complete floor plans and elevations showing proposed work
  
  
• section drawings, contour plans and landscape plans
  
  
• construction details, including walls, roof, windows and doors
  
  
• drawings of full facade indicating awnings and signs with details (if applicable)
  
  
• drawings indicating location and style of fence with details (if applicable)
  
  
• material samples and models to be delivered to the Commission
  
  
• additional perspective or three-dimensional renderings may be included for illustrative purposes
  
  
• drawings of full facade indicating exterior mechanical equipment