4511 CERTIFICATE OF USE

4511.1 An Applicant shall, after receiving a Streatery Permit, apply to the Director of the Department of Buildings for a Certificate of Use.4511.2 The Director of the Department of Buildings shall issue a Certificate of Use when the following conditions have been satisfied:- (a) The Streatery has been inspected and the issuance of a Certificate of Use has been approved by the Director and the Director of the Department of Buildings;

- (b) The Streatery complies with the requirements of this chapter, with the terms and conditions of the Streatery Permit and, where applicable, the Building Permit;

- (c) The Streatery has been inspected by the Fire Chief; and

- (d) All applicable fees, including all present and past Streatery rental fees, have been paid.4511.3 If the Streatery does not comply with the requirements of § 4511.2, the request for a Certificate of Use shall be denied.4511.4 Where applicable, the Applicant shall be informed by the Director of the Department of Buildings of the reasons why the Certificate of Use has been denied.4511.5 The Applicant shall have sixty (60) calendar days to correct any deficiencies and to reapply for a Certificate of Use pursuant to § 4511.1.4511.6 A Certificate of Use shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall be renewed annually on the date specified on the certificate.4511.7 An Applicant shall apply for a renewal of the Certificate of Use in accordance with § 4511.2.

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