D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, § 4509
Automatic Expiration of Streatery Permits
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
4509.1 A Streatery Permit shall automatically expire if the construction of the proposed Streatery is not commenced within ninety (90) calendar days from the effective date of the Streatery Permit.
4509.2 A Permittee may request that the Director approve a delay in the construction of the Streatery. The request shall be in writing and shall provide sufficient reasons for the delay.
4509.3 If the construction is commenced within the prescribed period but is not completed within six (6) months from the date the Streatery Permit was issued, the Director shall revoke the Streatery Permit due to a lack of construction activities.
4509.4 The Director may approve one request for delay in the progress of the construction of a Streatery. The delay shall not exceed three (3) months.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).