Section 24-315. SPECIAL STANDARDS FOR UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFES

 

315.1Unenclosed sidewalk cafés shall comply with the provisions of this section and §§ 310, 311, 312, 313, and 314, Chapter 2 of this title, the Act, and all other applicable District laws and regulations.

 

315.2The awning, canopy, or umbrellas of an unenclosed sidewalk café shall be adequately secured, retractable, or removable. Framing shall be made or constructed of incombustible or fire-resistant materials. The material used to cover the framing shall be flame-retardant and shall be approved by the Fire Chief.

 

315.3The height of the awning of an unenclosed sidewalk café shall not be lower than eight feet (8 ft.) from the floor of the sidewalk café.

 

315.4The valance of the awning shall not exceed twelve feet (12 ft.) and shall not exceed a horizontal plane extending from the first floor ceiling of the adjoining building, whichever is less.

 

315.5The height of a railing, fence, or planter (including vegetation) shall not be higher than thirty-six inches (36 in.).

 

315.6Artificial turf, carpet, platforms, or any other surface cover shall be allowed on the floor area only when specifically approved by the Fire Chief and the Public Space Committee.

 

authority

Reorganization Plan No.2 of 1975, effective July 25, 1975 (21 DCR 3198 (May 12, 1975)), approved by Resolution 1-102 (22 DCR 961 (August 13, 1975)); § 6(c) of the Enclosed Sidewalk Cafe Act of 1982, effective September 17, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-148; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1001 et seq. (1995 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 4346, 4360 (August 26, 1983).