District restaurants will have until the end of November to apply, but businesses with permits in rush hour parking lanes must end operations on July 31.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) extended the application deadline for outdoor dining permits, giving businesses until November 30 to apply for a ‘streatery’ permit.
According to an article by Dave Leval for DC News Now, “As part of the temporary Streatery Program, DDOT delivered and installed concrete jersey barriers to food establishments for free. Not now, as barriers will range in price from $250-$800.”
Some community groups such as the Citizens Association of Georgetown oppose streateries, saying they go against the historic character of the area and impede emergency response. Leval adds that “Food establishments with a temporary permit in rush hour parking lanes only have until July 31 to keep operating them. DDOT would not say if those owners can apply to make those streateries permanent.”
FULL STORY: Streateries could become permanent around the District
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