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District of Columbia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Reimagining Outdoor Space: Restaurants and Retail
The District of Columbia’s stay at home order was lifted on May 29, 2020. As part of the District’s Phase One reopening, outdoor spaces can be transformed in the following ways:
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Restaurants can convert sidewalk space, alleys, parking lanes and travel lanes into parklets and outdoor dining seating.
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Community organizations (specifically, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, Main Street Organizations, or Business Improvement Districts) can turn an entire block face of parking or travel lane(s) into streateries; and parts of an alley or other public space into dining plazas.
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Retailers can use outdoor space for curbside pickup and delivery.
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District of Columbia’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ARBA), DC Health
Dates Available
All permits for outdoor seating and pick-up/drop-off are currently set to expire on July 24, 2020, but could be extended.
New and expanded outdoor locations approved by ARBA may be used through midnight, October 25, 2020.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Restaurants not adding new or expanding existing outdoor space can begin immediately. No registration is required. Restaurants expanding or adding new outdoor sidewalk seating must first register online and can then start immediately on the sidewalk space outside of the pedestrian clear path once registration is completed, but need to apply for a public space permit within five days. Parklets and streateries must register and then get approved for a public space permit before can they can begin.
Businesses must follow any applicable Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration guidelines.
Businesses must meet physical distancing and safeguard measures that generally include minimum buffers of four and six feet between pedestrians/customers and seating area/tables.
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