B 26-0517 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Streatery Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily reduces streatery permit fees to a maximum of $15 per square foot and delays enforcement of Streatery Guidelines until January 15, 2026. It establishes the District's policy of supporting streateries to enhance public dining scenes and local business activity. The Public Space Committee may waive specific requirements - like minimum distances from curb cuts or height limits - only if safety risks are avoided, and must prioritize recommendations from the Old Georgetown Board for Georgetown-area streatery designs. The changes expire 225 days after the bill becomes effective.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Dec 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Signed Mar 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossment → Enrollment · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an engrossed version to an enrolled version, incorporating several substantive changes. The most significant addition is a requirement for permit holders who received exceptions to apply for renewals through the Public Space Committee every 2 years. The bill also expanded its scope to include amendments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act, adding specific requirements for 18th Street NW in Ward 1 and new recommendations for curbside space design. Additionally, the congressional review period was shortened from 60 days to 30 days, and the effective date language was updated to reflect the District's Home Rule Act provisions.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include amendments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016, specifically adding requirements for 18th Street NW in Ward 1 and new provisions for curbside space recommendations.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that streatery permit holders who received exceptions must apply for renewal through the Public Space Committee every 2 years.

Added new provisions requiring recommendations on curbside space designation and design for streateries, parklets, and other public space activations.

SCOPE

Added amendments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act requiring one designated corridor to include 2000-2400 blocks of 18th Street NW in Ward 1.

TIMELINE

Changed the congressional review period from 60 days to 30 days following approval or veto override.

TECHNICAL

Updated the effective date language to reference section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act instead of section 602(c)(2).

Floor votes · Council Dec 16, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Dec 16, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Dec 16, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

B26-0517 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors