The District Department of Transportation permits the use or occupancy of the public right-of-way. Within the downtown streetscape area, any project where 50 percent of the adjoining public space (including sidewalks) is planned for construction, a streetscape plan must be approved. This office seeks to facilitate growth in the city and minimize resident inconvenience.
All permits can be obtained at 941 N. Capitol Street, NE, 2nd floor, between 8:30 am and 4:15 pm or by calling (202) 442-4670.
Application and instructions for review of a Downtown Streetscape Plan can be found in the Downtown Streetscape Regulations.
For more information on permits and the permitting process, see the following:
