D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 1314
1314.1 The strategic and monetary value of Washington, DC’s infrastructure is likely to increase significantly. As an example, increased demand for denser, faster networks and access points for 5G and related technologies are anticipated to drive a significant increase in the value of utility and streetlight poles, as well as the District’s fiber network.
1314.2 Washington, DC should recognize these factors across related planning efforts, using caution before providing access to infrastructure assets in either the near or long term as part of public-private partnerships.
Ensure OCTO conducts the planning, coordination, oversight, and development of District-owned communications infrastructure, including fiber-optic networks and wireless communication.
Encourage District retention of ownership and/or control of assets as part of public-private partnerships. Assets may include data, public rights-of-way and publicly owned elements within a public right-of-way, including light poles, sidewalks, transit shelters, and other fixtures.
Encourage flexibility in responding to, absorbing, and incorporating technology changes as they emerge, while at the same time preparing for technology implications over longer time horizons, including potential obsolescence. Current technology changes include 5G networks, autonomous vehicles, and drone and robot delivery services. Consideration should be given to both District needs and those of private providers.
Establish appropriate data-sharing agreements with private sector entities and others who use District infrastructure. All such agreements shall anonymize and protect the personally identifiable information of District residents, workers and visitors.
Prioritize equity in the public and private implementation of new technologies. District government shall seek to provide equitable access to digital services and encourage the application of new technologies to enhance access to services for all residents, and especially residents in Wards 7 and 8 and underserved populations, households with children, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Recognize and address potential barriers to access, adopt, and use new
technologies.
SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).