D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-203
Application for a permit to use surface space shall be subject to the approval of the Committee, on consideration of a recommendation by the Director.
The Director shall report whether the surface space being requested for use is needed for use by the general public on the days and at the times requested by the applicant.
The Director shall investigate and report as to the days a surface space is needed for public use, and as to those times during each day when the space may not be wholly or partly required for the use of the general public.
Subject to the investigation required by § 203.3, the Director shall recommend to the Committee whether the Committee should approve the application for use, and specify any qualifications that should be attached to the approval.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-203