Public Alley Closure and Building Restriction Line in Square 2319
Summary
The DC Council is considering Bill 26-371 to close a portion of public alley at 5931 Utah Avenue NW in Square 2319 and extend the existing building restriction line over the closed alley segment. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Lewis George and referred to the Committee of the Whole, has completed committee markup and first reading but remains under Council review as of March 31, 2026.
What changed
The DC Council proposes closing a portion of the public alley system in Square 2319 (Lot 77) and establishing a building restriction line pursuant to the Street and Alley Closing Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982. The legislation is authorized under D.C. Official Code § 1-204.04 and would affect property at 5931 Utah Avenue, NW. The bill has completed its public hearing (January 13, 2026), committee markup (February 17, 2026), and first reading (March 3, 2026), but was postponed at the March 31, 2026 legislative meeting.
Property owners, developers, and construction firms in the affected area should monitor this legislation for final passage. Once enacted, the closure will affect development rights and building restrictions for adjacent parcels in Square 2319. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are mentioned in the bill text.
Source document (simplified)
Under Council Review
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B26-0371 - Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Establishment of a Building Restriction Line in Square 2319, S.O. 22-02364, Act of 2025
- Introduced
- First Reading
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- Mayoral Review
- Congressional Review
Official Law
Additional Information:
BILL SUMMARY - As introduced, Bill 26-371 would close a portion of a public alley at 5931 Utah Avenue, NW and establish a restriction line in Square 2319, S.O. 22-02364.
Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George Committee Referral Committee of the Whole
Legislative History
Sep 29, 2025
B26-0371 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary View Introduction
Oct 03, 2025
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0371 Published in the District of Columbia Register
Oct 07, 2025
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Dec 19, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the Whole View Public Hearing Notice
Dec 26, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
Jan 13, 2026
Public Hearing on B26-0371. View Public Hearing Record View Public Hearing Video:
Feb 17, 2026
Committee Mark-up of B26-0371 by the Committee of the Whole View Video: Voting Information: View Committee Print
Mar 03, 2026
Committee Report Filed by the Committee of the Whole, Includes Hearing Record View Committee Report
Mar 03, 2026
Legislative Meeting View Meeting Video
- └ First Reading, CC | Engrossment | View Voting Details
Mar 31, 2026
Legislative Meeting
- └ Postponed to: Next Legislative Meeting
Other Documents
- B26-0371_Memorandum
- Amendment to Bill 26-371, the “Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Establishment of a Building Restriction Line in Square 2319, S.O. 22-02364, Act of 2026
Legislation Text
Page 1 / 2 Zoom 100% ENGROSSED ORIGINAL 1 A BILL 1 2 26- 371 3 4 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 6 7 8 9 10 To order the closing of a portion of the public alley system in Square 2319, and to extend the 11 existing building restriction line in Lot 77 of Square 2319 over the portion of the closed 12 alley segment. 13 14 BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 15 act may be cited as the “ Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Establishment of a Building 16 Restriction Line in Square 2319, S.O. 22- 02364, Act of 2026”. 17 Sec. 2. (a) Pursuant to section 404 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved 18 December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 787; D.C. Official Code § 1- 204.04), and consistent with the Street 19 and Alley Closing Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982, effective March 10, 1983 (D.C. Law 20 4- 201; D.C. Official Code § 9- 201.01 et seq.), the Council finds that the portion of the public 21 alley system in Square 2319, as shown on the Surveyor’s plat filed under S.O. 22- 02364, is 22 unnecessary for alley purposes and orders it closed with title to the land to vest as shown on the 23 Surveyor’s plat. 24 (b) The existing building restriction line in Lot 77 of Square 2319 shall be extended over 25 the portion of the alley closed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, as shown on the 26 Surveyor’s plat in the official file for S.O. 22- 02364. 27
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