D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, § 4503
Streatery Structures and Barriers
Effective May 22, 202673 DCR 007863Authority: Sections 3(b), 5(a)(3)(E), 9j, and 9k of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.02(b), 50-921.04(a)(3)(E), 50-921.18 and 50-921.19); Sections 603(b) and 604 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-198, D.C. Official Code §§ 10-1141.03 and 10-1141.04); and Mayor’s Order 2018-075, dated October 2, 2018; and the Director of the Department of Buildings (“DOB”), pursuant to the authority set forth in Section 401 of the Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020, effective April 5, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-269; D.C. Official Code § 10-564.01) and Mayor’s Order 2023-148, dated December 8, 2023. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
4503.1 The Streatery shall comply with the provisions of this section, and applicable provisions of Chapter 2 of this title, including the requirement for a Streatery Permit, prior to the Streatery's construction or occupancy.
4503.2 If the Streatery is in a travel lane or parking lane, the Streatery shall have a continuous physical edge to buffer the outdoor dining area from adjacent vehicular traffic, except that the Director may require gaps for safety access points.
4503.3 Barriers shall not be placed between the outdoor dining area and the sidewalk.
4503.4 The Streatery shall not be fully enclosed at any time.
4503.5 Barriers and structures shall not be bolted or permanently affixed to public space.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).