{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-313","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 25-313","heading":"Appropriateness standard.","body":"(a)\nTo qualify for issuance, renewal of a license, transfer of a license to a new location, or an application for the approval of a substantial change in operation as determined by the Board under § 25-404, an applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the establishment is appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where it is to be located.\n\n(b)\nIn determining the appropriateness of an establishment, the Board shall consider all relevant evidence of record, including:\n(1)\nThe effect of the establishment on real property values;\n(2)\nThe effect of the establishment on peace, order, and quiet, including the  noise and litter provisions set forth in §§ 25-725 and 25-726;\n(3)\nThe effect of the establishment upon residential parking needs and  vehicular and pedestrian safety; and\n(4)\nIn the case of a license renewal, the provisions of this subsection and § 25-315.\n\n(c)\n(1)\nThe requirements of this section shall not apply to applicants for a solicitor's license, temporary license, festival license, pub crawl license, or farmer's market license.\n(2)\nApplicants for a caterer’s license shall apply according to the procedures under Chapter 20 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.\n\n(d)\nNo license shall be issued for an outlet, property, establishment, or business which sells motor vehicle gasoline or which holds a Motor Vehicle Sales, Service, and Repair endorsement under § 47-2851.03(c)(9) [now § 47-2851.03(a)(9)] or an Environmental Materials endorsement under § 47-2851.03(c)(4) [now § 47-2851.03(a)(4)] to its master [basic] business license.","path":["Title 25. Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]","Chapter 3. Requirements To Qualify For License.","Subchapter II. Qualification of Establishment."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/25-313","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"0f5e4147235b6b0b59b0ab74af5ccedbd7c978bdd9511caae6b0c186ad8dc9f8","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-312","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-314"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}