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DC Office of Zoning

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Watch the ZC and BZA Virtual Hearings and Meetings Live

Members of the public are invited to virtually join Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meetings and Hearings. Click here to learn more.

Virtual Public Hearing Information

Click here for information on how to view and engage with public hearings.

Apply for a ZC or BZA COVID Time Extension

The ZC granted an emergency text amendment that allows applicants to request an administratively approved six-month or one-year time extension for all ZC and BZA orders that expire between 10/27/2020 and 4/27/ 2021. Click here to learn more.

Sign Up to Receive Email Notifications for New Cases and Documents

Sign-up to receive email notifications for newly filed cases within a specific geographic area or for new documents filed in an existing case. Click here to learn more.

Request Certification of Zoning Online

Certification of Zoning requests can now be filed online using IZIS. This new option allows applicants to file and receive their certification online. Click here to learn more.

DCOZ Coronavirus Operating Information

OZ will remain open during the modified operations due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, we have made changes to how service is provided. Learn more.

Determine Which Agency You Need for Your Zoning Matters

DCOZ and the Office of the Zoning Administrator (ZA) at the DCRA are separate agencies with different roles in the zoning and premitting processes. Click here to ensure you are contacting the correct agency regarding your inquiry or concern.

Featured Services

Live Virtual ZC/BZA Hearings/Meetings

Interested in a watching a virtual public hearing or meeting? Visit the ZC and BZA virtual hearings...

ZC/BZA Calendar

View the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment Hearing and Meeting Calendar.

View the Zoning Regulations

View the Zoning Regulations of 2016 or 1958.

Interactive Zoning Information System

Review Case Records/File, Manage, and Submit in Cases.

Zoning Maps of the District of Columbia

Click here to view the DC Zoning Map and look up Zone District information for any property.

Sign Up to Testify

Interactive Zoning Information System

The Interactive Zoning Information System (IZIS) allows online case filing, viewing, processing, and management of ZC and BZA cases. All case types must now be filed using this system.

Zoning Handbook

The Zoning Handbook is a comprehensive electronic handbook designed to assist the public in understanding the details of the new Zoning Regulations of 2016.

Official Zoning Map

Use the Official Zoning Map of the District of Columbia to look up the zone district designation for any property in the District.