D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-114
Permits for the use of public space on business streets shall be issued annually to occupants of adjacent buildings who are engaged in the sale of merchandise within the buildings, upon application to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs on the form(s) prescribed by the Director, in accordance with this section.
Before occupying any portion of a street in the District of Columbia that has been or is denominated a business street in accordance with law, or before occupying any sidewalk or parking space contiguous to the street, each owner or occupant of any store, building, or other place of business on the street shall submit a least two (2) drawings showing, respectively, the location and dimensions of the space he or she desires to occupy, and the type of stands or structures, if any, the owner or occupant proposes to erect or use on the space.
No permit to occupy any public space shall be issued until the drawings required by § 114.2 are approved by the Director of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and until one (1) of each of the drawings has been placed on file in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
Permits to construct shed roofs or awnings on the public space may be issued by the Mayor to the owner or owners of adjacent buildings, in accordance with plans to be submitted to and approved by the Director of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
Applications for additional space privileges shall state the space desired and the nature of the business to be conducted on the space.
All persons occupying a space on a business street or a portion of a business street, for displaying or selling merchandise, or for other business purposes, shall pay to the District of Columbia a monthly rental fee of one hundred thirty-six dollars ($136).
The full name of the owner of merchandise displayed or sold in a structure or stand on any business street, sidewalk, parking space, or other public space, shall be conspicuously displayed on each structure or stand.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-114