D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-Z504
As soon as a petition is set down for a public hearing, the matter shall be referred to the Office of Planning, who shall coordinate with other public agencies that may be requested to provide information and assistance, depending on the nature of the case.
The Office of Planning shall coordinate review of the case and prepare a preliminary setdown report that contains its written recommendations pertaining to the project. The preliminary setdown report shall include any written reports submitted by all relevant public agencies including, but not limited to, the District Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and, if a historic district or historic landmark is involved, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).
The Office of Planning hearing report and any separately filed public agency reports, whether requested by the Commission or not, shall be filed with the Director at least ten (10) days in advance of the public hearing for inclusion in the public record. The Office of Planning may file supplemental reports as it considers necessary or as requested by the Commission prior to a Commission meeting or hearing.
For a map amendment case, the Office of Planning shall report on the:
For a text amendment case, if the Office of Planning fails to transmit its opinion or report to the Commission within a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the submission, the Commission may proceed to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendment.
The Commission shall give "great weight" to the written report of the Office of Planning pursuant to D.C. Official Code §§ 6-623.04.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-Z504