A height certification verifies compliance with the building height requirement of the zoning district in which the dwelling is located and the approved site-related plans. The height certification must be approved for certain residential projects before a Residential Use Permit can be issued. For more information on when a height certification is required, see Technical Bulletin 19-01: Determining and Certifying Residential Building Height.
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This information is the most common for how to obtain the necessary approval for your project and is not representative of all the conditions you may encounter.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Contacts listed on the original permit record in PLUS may submit a building height certification.
PLAN AHEAD
Review Technical Bulletin 19-01 for guidance on when a building height certification is required and how to complete the verification. If you have additional questions regarding as-built height certifications, please contact the Zoning Permit Review Branch at 703-324-1359, TTY 711.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RECORD?
PLUS Application
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Apply for your building height certification by first locating the appropriate permit record and selecting the Make Changes (Figure 1) action.
Select Building Height Certification (Figure 2) as the appropriate amendment type. Then click Continue Application.
Confirm the remaining application information and make any updates needed.
In Step 3: Receipt/Record Submittal, you will receive confirmation of your submission, with a unique record number for the Height Certification record (beginning with HTCERT). Select Upload Plans and Documents (Figure 3) to submit the Height Certification form.
In the plan room, upload the completed Building Height Certification form.
What's Next?
Staff will review the submission for accuracy and compliance with zoning ordinance and approved plans. You will be asked to correct any deficiencies.
There are no fees for building height certifications.
When required, the building height certification must be approved before final inspection on the associated building permit record and issuance of the Residential Use (occupancy) Permit.
