Property Regulations & References
The laws, regulations, and relevant documents governing the location, replacement, alteration or expansion of foreign mission and international organization facilities are:
- The Foreign Missions Act, Title II of Public Law 97-241 approved August 24, 1982 96 Stat 282
- Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
- District of Columbia Building Regulations
- District of Columbia Zoning Regulations
- District of Columbia Building and Mechanical Codes
- District of Columbia Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, DC Law 2-144
- Height of Building Act of 1910, 36 Stat 452; DC Code, Sec 5-401 et seq.
- The Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital
- The Old Georgetown Act, Public Law 81-808
- The Shipstead-Luce Act, Public Law 71-231 and Public Law 76-248
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