District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

This legislation proposes to significantly alter the composition of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment . Under the bill, the Board would consist of five members, all of whom must be residents of the District of Columbia and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. This change aims to grant the local District government full authority over appointments to the Board for most zoning matters. However, a specific exception is made for cases involving applications by foreign missions regarding the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery . In such instances, two federal officials, specifically designated by the President from agencies like the Department of Defense, Interior, General Services Administration, or National Park Service, along with the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission, would temporarily replace two of the District-appointed members. This ensures federal input on zoning decisions that could impact international relations or federal interests within the District. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.