D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, § 4508
Public Space Committee Waivers
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
4508.1 The Public Space Committee may waive the following program requirements; provided, that the waiver would not create an undue risk to pedestrians or other roadway users:
(a) The minimum required distance between Streateries and curb cuts, driveways, alleys, and trees;
(b) The prohibition on Streatery enclosures or vertical support structures that exceed forty-two (42) inches in height; and
(c) The maximum seating capacity of a Streatery.
4508.2 A Streatery permit holder that receives an exception under § 4508.1 shall apply for a Streatery permit renewal through the Public Space Committee every two (2) years.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).