Streatery Guidance

The Georgetown BID obtained DDOT Streatery permits in response the COVID-19 emergency and need for a strong recovery. The Georgetown Decks along M Street, Wisconsin Avenue and some side streets accommodate and/or enable the following:

• Social distancing for pedestrians on expanded sidewalks
• Vibrant outdoor dining
• Safer conditions waiting for buses
• Loading zones and pick-up/drop-off zones for visitors
• More bike and scooter parking to keep sidewalks clear

The Streatery permit will likely run as long as COVID-19 remains a public health threat, and beyond.

For any business to use the Streatery curb lane / Georgetown Decks 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 Maggie Downing at mdowning@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 Streatery Guide: Fall and Winter 2021 Update
Streatery Permit: M and Wisconsin
DDOT Winter Tent and Portable Heater Permitting Step-by-Step Guide
DDOT Streatery Guidelines Update
BID Streatery Use Agreement
DDOT Streatery FAQs
DDOT Reopening Registration Form
DDOT Phase 2 Restaurant Requirements
DDOT Outdoor Dining Regulations
DDOT Insurance Requirements
ABRA Requirements for Outdoor Dining
New Streatery Rules
Georgetown Decks 2022 Reduction Proposal

For inquires about outdoor dining and joining the Streatery program, contact Maggie Downing at mdowning@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

Score social media coverage! Send beautiful photos of your *compliant* outdoor dining to info@georgetowndc.com and you may be featured on the BID’s social media channels, or in the BIDness newsletter.