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Height Limitations: D.C. Government's Authority To Amend Building Height Limitations

GGD-86-85BR Published: Sep 19, 1986. Publicly Released: Sep 19, 1986.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the meaning and objectives of the Home Rule Act, which relates to the District of Columbia's authority to amend building height limitations.

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Building codesLocal governmentsMunicipal lawLegislationConstructionDistrict of Columbia governmentPrivate sectorCommercial buildingsReorganization