Bill > B26-0471

This bill establishes a new Office of Special Events (OSE) within the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to streamline and improve the special event permitting process in Washington, D.C. The bill creates a Mayor's Special Events Task Group (MSETG) to review and approve special events requiring street closures, and classifies events into three tiers based on size, duration, and complexity. The OSE will develop an online portal for event applications, providing a user-friendly process with clear timelines, fee structures, and permit requirements. A key innovation is a 5-year approval option for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) hosting recurring events with a clean safety record. The bill also establishes a Special Events Program that will provide grants to support community events across the city's eight wards, helping to generate economic activity and foot traffic for local businesses. Applicants will be required to submit detailed event information, obtain necessary permits, and report post-event metrics. The goal is to make the special events permitting process more transparent, efficient, and supportive of community and economic development.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0471