4505.1 No Applicant shall be issued a Streatery Permit unless the proposed Streatery meets the requirements of this chapter.

4505.2 No Applicant shall be issued a Streatery Permit unless the subject property is licensed as, or has received a variance to operate, a legitimate theater, restaurant, distillery, brewery, winery, grocery store, fast food establishment, or prepared food shop.

4505.3 No Applicant shall be issued a Streatery Permit unless the Applicant provides comprehensive indemnification to the District for any costs or damages which it incurs as a result of actions taken by the permittee in connection with the exercise of any rights or privileges granted in any permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

4505.4 A Streatery Permit shall be issued when the following conditions are satisfied:

(a) The Director has received an application to occupy public space;

(b) The Director has reviewed and approved the application pursuant to this chapter;

(c) All applicable fees have been paid; and

(d) All insurance requirements and indemnification described in the permit terms and conditions have been approved and fulfilled.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).