# D.C. Code § 10-561.06: Zoning Administrator

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.06

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 10-561.06
- **Heading:** Zoning Administrator
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 10 / Chapter 5B / § 10-561.06

## Text

(a) There is established, subordinate to the Director, a Zoning Administrator within the Department with primary authority for the administration of and determination of compliance with the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia (11-A DCMR § 100.1 et seq. ) ("Zoning Regulations").
(b) The ZA shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a) .
(c) The ZA shall have not less than 8 years of senior-level experience in interpreting and enforcing zoning regulations.
(d) The ZA shall serve for one 5-year term and may be reappointed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(e) The ZA shall not be required to resign at the end of a mayoral term or administration.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 10-561.01 § 10-561.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.02 § 10-561.02. Establishment of the Department of Buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.03 § 10-561.03. Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.04 § 10-561.04. Chief Building Official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.05 § 10-561.05. Strategic Enforcement Administrator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.06 § 10-561.06. Zoning Administrator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.07 § 10-561.07. Department organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-561.08 § 10-561.08. Implementation and Transition Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-561.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-562.01 § 10-562.01. Strategic Enforcement Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-562.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-562.02 § 10-562.02. Annual Enforcement Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-562.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-563.01 § 10-563.01. Redesignation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-563.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-564.01 § 10-564.01. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-564.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 10-564.02 § 10-564.02. Savings clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5B_S10-564.02.md)

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