Streatery Guidance

The Georgetown BID obtained DDOT Streatery and Sidewalk Extension permits in response to the COVID-19 emergency and need for a strong recovery. The Georgetown Streateries and Sidewalk Extensions continue to this day along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue to accommodate and/or enable the following:

• Expanded sidewalks and accessible pedestrian space
• Vibrant outdoor dining
• Safer and more accommodating conditions waiting for buses
• Loading zones and pick-up/drop-off zones for visitors
• More bike and scooter parking to keep sidewalks clear

The Georgetown BID works with the city and community to continue permitting this programming.

For any business to use the Streatery space, the following steps must be completed:

• Read all BID and DDOT regulations and sign the Georgetown Streatery Use Agreement (see below)
• Participate in a Streatery 101 course provided by the BID
• Provide the BID-required documentation, including the signed agreement. Contact the BID’s Streatery project management team at Streatery@georgetowndc.com for details.

If you are a BID-member business and are interested in a Streatery, or already have one, please refer to the following resources, guidelines, and user agreements:

BID DOCUMENTS

BID Streatery Use Agreement
BID Streatery Permit through 12/31/2024 – M and Wisconsin
BID Quick Reference Guide
BID Streatery Winterization Guide 2021-2024

DDOT DOCUMENTS

DDOT Streatery CURRENT TEMPORARY Guidelines
DDOT Winter Tent and Portable Heater Permitting Step-by-Step Guide
DDOT Streatery FAQs
DDOT Streatery PRESENTATION for Draft Permanent Guidelines
DDOT Streatery DRAFT PERMANENT Guidelines 6.23.22

ABCA DOCUMENTS

ABRA Requirements for Outdoor Dining
Reopen ABRA Amendment_DC Council

For inquires about outdoor dining and joining the Streatery program, contact the BID’s Streatery project management team at Streatery@georgetowndc.com

Already on board, but have questions about compliance or issues with barriers? Contact John Wiebenson at jwiebenson@georgetowndc.com

If you see rodents around a Streatery, contact Jorge Rochac at jrochac@georgetowndc.com