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ABC & Public SafetyAlcoholic Beverage Control and Public SafetyName of ANC 1C committeehttps://anc1c.org/index.php/committees/abc
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ABC BoardAlcoholic Beverage Control BoardIndependent body which administers and enforces alcoholic beverage lawshttps://abra.dc.gov/page/abc-board
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ABCAAlcoholic Beverage and Cannabis AdministrationFormerly known as ABRA (Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration)https://abca.dc.gov/
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ADUAccessory Dwelling Unit
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AMPBIDAdams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement DistrictIn DC, BIDs are self-taxing non-profit organizations purposed with supporting local commercehttps://admodc.com/
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ANCAdvisory Neighborhood Commissionhttps://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-309.10.html
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BEGABoard of Ethics and Government Accountabilityhttps://bega.dc.gov/
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BIDBusiness Improvement DistrictNon-profit aimed at growing and supporting local business; several neighborhoods throughout DC have BIDs, not to be confused with the DC Main Streets program
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By-rightZoning classification where property owner does not need governmental approval to make changes to buildingAlso referred to as "matter of right"
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BylawsRules specific to each ANC determining how it functions
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BZABoard of Zoning Adjustmenthttps://dcoz.dc.gov/bza/about
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C of OCertificate of OccupancyDocumentation needed to legally occupy any building other than single family homeshttps://dcra.dc.gov/service/certificate-occupancy
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ChairpersonANC commissioner who leads general meetingsThe chair is expected to convey neutrality while facilitating meetings, though they are permitted to vote on a given motion like all other commissioners; committees similarly have committee-specific chairs who may or may not also serve as the general ANC chairperson
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Class AOff-premises consumption liquor licenseBeer, wine and spiritsSee Misc sheet for specific license types
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Class BOff-premises consumption liquor licenseBeer and wine onlySee Misc sheet for specific license types
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Class COn-premises consumption liquor licenseBeer, wine and spiritsSee Misc sheet for specific license types
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Class DOn-premises consumption liquor licenseBeer and wine onlySee Misc sheet for specific license types
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CommitteeSub-ANC group focused on a specific issue or issuesTypically composed of some but not all commissioners from full ANC
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Comp planComprehensive plan
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DC CouncilCouncil of the District of ColumbiaSometimes mistakenly referred to as City Councilhttps://dccouncil.us/
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DCHADistrict of Columbia Housing AuthorityDCHA is an independent public agency that provides housing for those with low household incomeshttps://dchousing.org/
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DCMRDistrict of Columbia Municipal Regulationshttps://www.dcregs.dc.gov/
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DCRADepartment of Consumer and Regulatory AffairsThis agency was split into the Department of Buildings and Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
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DDOTDistrict Department of Transportationhttps://ddot.dc.gov/
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DGSDepartment of General Serviceshttps://dgs.dc.gov/
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District of Columbia RegisterOfficial publication detailing official actions by DC governmentPublished online every Fridayhttps://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCR/SearchIssues.aspx?AgencyID=1
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DLCPDepartment of Licensing and Consumer Protectionhttps://dlcp.dc.gov/
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DMHHSDeputy Mayor for Health and Human Serviceshttps://dmhhs.dc.gov/
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DMPEDDeputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Developmenthttps://dmped.dc.gov/
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DOBDepartment of Buildingshttps://dob.dc.gov/
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DPRDepartment of Parks and Recreationhttps://dpr.dc.gov/
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FLUMFuture land use map
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FOIAFreedom of Information Act
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Friendly amendmentSuggested change to a proposed resolution that is accepted by all present commissioners
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Great WeightAmount of influence ANCs have in DC affairsThis is the official language used in DC code (§ 1–309.10)https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-309.10.html
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HPRBHistoric Preservation Review Boardhttps://planning.dc.gov/page/historic-preservation-review-board
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IZISInteractive Zoning Information Systemhttps://app.dcoz.dc.gov/login.aspx
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Matter of rightZoning classification where property owner does not need governmental approval to make changes to buildingAlso referred to as "by-right"
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MOCRSMayor's Office of Community Relations and ServicesIndiviual ward liaisons are occasionally referred to as being a "MOCR"https://mocrs.dc.gov/
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MOLAMayor's Office on Latino Affairshttps://communityaffairs.dc.gov/mola
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MotionGeneral term to describe actions officially taken by commissioners during a meeting using Robert's Rules of Orders
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NOINotice of IntentNotification sent in advance of zoning cases to an ANC and property owners located within 200 feet of the lot in question; also applies to instances where traffic and/or parking modifications are planned
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NPSNational Park Servicehttps://www.nps.gov/index.htm
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OANCOffice of the ANChttps://anc.dc.gov/agency/office-advisory-neighborhood-commissions
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ODROffice of Disability Rightshttps://odr.dc.gov/
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OPOffice of Planninghttps://planning.dc.gov/
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OPCOffice of the People's Counsel
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OSSEOffice of the State Superintendent of EducationDC's state education agency, OSSE is DC's liaison to the US Department of Educationhttps://osse.dc.gov/
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OZOffice of ZoningDC agency which provides assistance to the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment for oversight and dispute resolution on DC zoning issues.https://dcoz.dc.gov/
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PSEPublic Services and the EnvironmentName of ANC 1C committeehttps://anc1c.org/index.php/committees/public-services-the-environment
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PUDPlanned unit developmentProject-specific zoning action takes precedence over development allowed by right; must be "not-inconsistent" with Comp Plan/Small Area Plan(s)https://planning.dc.gov/page/planned-unit-development-process
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PZTPlanning, Zoning, and TransportationName of ANC 1C committeehttps://anc1c.org/index.php/committees/abc
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QuorumMinimum number of commissioners needed to be present for ANC to take actionQuorum is established with over half (>50%) of commissioners presenthttps://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/1-309.11.html
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Rent control/stabilizationRental Housing Act of 1985Limits how much property owners can increase rent. Only applies to multiunit residential buildings built before 1976.https://dhcd.dc.gov/service/rent-control
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SCORPStatewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanRequirement for select funding from National Parks Servicehttps://dpr.dc.gov/page/statewide-comprehensive-outdoor-recreation-plan
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Section 8 housing
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SMDSingle Member DistrictEach ANC is divided into multiple SMDs, each having roughly 2,000 residents and exactly one commissioner position on the ANC
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Small Area PlanDetailed guidance for developing at the city block, corridor, and/or neighborhood levelsThese plans are non-binding and intended to supplement DC-wide development plans/goalshttps://planning.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/op/publication/attachments/Small%20Area%20Plans%202020.pdf
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Stipulated licenseTemporary permission granted by ABRA for liquor vendors to sell alcoholThese licenses are issued to vendors, following ANC support, for alcoholic beverage sales during the public notice periodhttps://abra.dc.gov/page/stipulated-licenses
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TOPATenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
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TOPSTransportation Online Permitting SystemInternet-based portal where home owners, tenants, and businesses can apply for and review permits for use of public spacehttps://tops.ddot.dc.gov/
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TSITraffic Safety InputSometimes referred to as Traffic Safety Investigations, these are requests made by ANCs, residents, or community organizations for improved safety measures on specific roadways and/or intersectionshttps://ddot.dc.gov/service/traffic-safety-input
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WMATAWashington Metro Area Transit Authorityhttps://www.wmata.com/
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ZCZoning Commissionhttps://dcoz.dc.gov/zc/about
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