Streatery Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill reduces the annual fee for outdoor dining permits (streateries) in Washington, D.C., to no more than $15 per square foot, directly benefiting restaurants and businesses using public sidewalks for outdoor seating. It delays enforcement of streatery rules until January 15, 2026, and allows the Public Space Committee to waive specific requirements (like minimum distances from curb cuts or height limits) if safety risks are avoided. The bill also declares the District’s policy to promote streateries as a way to support local businesses and enhance public dining scenes, while requiring the committee to prioritize recommendations from the Old Georgetown Board for designs in that neighborhood.