D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-3119
This section applies to all appeals and applications filed with the Board under this chapter; provided, however, this section only applies to chancery applications to the extent specified in § 3134.
In all appeals and applications, the burden of proof shall rest with the appellant or applicant. If no evidence is presented in opposition to the case, the appellant or applicant shall not be relieved of this responsibility.
Each party may appear at a hearing to offer evidence and cross-examine witnesses.
Evidence shall be taken in conformity with D.C. Official Code § 2-509(b) (2001) (formerly codified at D.C. Code 1-1509(b)(1999 Repl.)).
Exhibits may be offered in evidence at the hearing. These exhibits may be in the form of photographs, models, graphs, or other materials.
Any exhibit that exceeds a size suitable for inclusion in the record shall be reduced or folded to a size not to exceed legal size (8 1/2 inches by 14 inches).
No material shall be submitted for the record that exceeds legal size or cannot be folded to legal size.
If models are used, photographs of the models not exceeding legal size shall be supplied at the public hearing.
The Zoning Act, the Zoning Regulations (including appendices and the official Zoning Maps), and this chapter shall be a part of the record of every proceeding before the Board, and it shall not be necessary for any party formally to move their introduction into evidence.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-3119