The Old Georgetown Board (OGB) reviews applications for outdoor dining facilities (“streateries”) by considering each proposal’s compatibility with the historic fabric and character of Georgetown, a National Historic Landmark. These guidelines provide general design parameters for the components that comprise most streateries: decks and barriers; furniture; lighting; signage; and other elements. The D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) and D.C. Department of Buildings (DOB) permit the installation of these facilities based on the recommendations of the OGB and Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). All facilities must conform with D.C. regulations; OGB/CFA recommendations may be more restrictive than what D.C. regulations allow.
Outdoor Dining (Streateries) Guidelines (PDF, 132 KB)