226.1 A permit is required for work within, or occupancy of, public space.

226.2 A separate public space permit shall be required for each type of temporary occupancy listed in paragraphs (d) through (k) of § 225.1. In addition, an applicant shall pay the general temporary occupancy fee pursuant to § 225.1(b) for each affected area. Each separate public space permit must be in effect during the specific time period needed to perform the work associated with the permit.

226.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of § 226.2, the Director may waive the requirement for a separate public space permit for temporary occupancy during:

(a) The installation or repair of fixtures and paving located on public parking pursuant to § 225.1(d);

(b) The installation of fixtures pursuant to § 225.1(e); or

(c) The installation of trees or landscaping pursuant to § 225.1(h).

226.4 (a) A permit issued pursuant to paragraphs (d) through (k) of § 225.1 shall become invalid if:

(1) The authorized work is not begun within one (1) year after the issue date shown on the permit; or

(2) The authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of one (1) year after the date work is begun.

(b) If an application is filed to renew a permit prior to the permit becoming invalid, the permit fee for the renewal shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).

226.5 A public space permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to such conditions as may be included on the permit and such other conditions as may be imposed by law or regulation.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 1118, 1131 (February 4, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 003090 (March 10, 2023).