18th Street will not be closed to vehicle traffic this weekend, however, we are applying for the same area to be used as "parklets" by restaurants and retail stores.
Every business that would like to participate must fill out the form linked below, even if you filled out the form last week and participated.
This form
must be completed with all documentation uploaded by 9am tomorrow (Thursday, July 2) morning -- no exceptions, per DDOT
The form is almost identical to the form many of you completed last week -- you will need all the same documentation as before (listed below) including business and insurance documentation, plus the following:
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Businesses must upload a diagram showing the arrangement of their tables and chairs that conforms to the
guidelines outlined by DC Government
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Businesses must mark the pavement with chalk or tape to show where their tables and chairs will be located.
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Businesses must commit to abiding by DC's Phase 2 guidance as it applies to their business
Important: If you apply, you and your insurance agent need to be available for any questions tomorrow.
Also, if you are currently operating a sidewalk cafe, you need to be sure you have completed your
phase one/phase two registration
regardless of participation in a parklet/streatery. If you have already completed this form you don't need to do it again unless your business/patio footprint has changed.
Businesses that would like to utilize additional space in front of their businesses must fill out an online form that includes the following information:
FREE Business Registration
To register, each participating business will need to provide the following information on the form below:
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Name (both corporate and dba)
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Operating address
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Basic Business License number
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Certificate of Occupancy number
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ABRA License number (if applicable)
(Certificate of Insurance requires additional coverage)
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General FAQs available here.
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Certificate of Insurance (sidewalk café, which are also applicable to retailers)
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Number of Tables (for restaurants)
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Number of Chairs (for restaurants)
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Fixtures they plan to use for display of merchandise (for retailers)
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Number and type of coverings (umbrellas and/or tents) - Cannot exceed their perimeter or block the pedestrian path (for restaurants and for retailers)
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All tents can be no more than 10’ x 10’ and cannot be affixed permanently.
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They can be secured using materials such as blocks or other weights.
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They cannot be enclosed (i.e. they must be open on all sides).
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All umbrellas must be a minimum of 8’ clear of the ground when open.
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Note:
Businesses are responsible for providing all tables, chairs, fixtures, tents, and umbrellas, and securing them when not in use in such a way that they can't be utilized by pedestrians.
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Follow the layout provided in the guidelines.
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Follow the guidance from DC Health for
restaurants
and
non-essential retailers
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If the participating business plans to use the public space in front of the adjacent property they need to provide written permission from the adjacent property owner.
Businesses will not be allowed to use the public space if they have not provided this information. The information will be shared with DC Government once it is final and complete.
