{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-446.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 25-446.01","heading":"Settlement agreements — enforceable provisions.","body":"A settlement agreement enforceable by the Board under this subchapter may include:\n\n(1)\nProvisions allowing or prohibiting entertainment and the hours that entertainment would be allowed;\n\n(2)\nSpecific methods to mitigate the level of noise outside the establishment, including:\n(A)\nSound attenuation elements;\n(B)\nRequiring that the doors and windows of the establishment remain closed (except for ingress and egress) during hours of entertainment;\n(C)\nRestricting indoor entertainment to a specific area of the establishment; and\n(D)\n(i)\nSpecification of physical attributes to mitigate noise emanating from an outdoor facility.\n(ii)\nFor the purposes of this subparagraph, the term “physical attributes” may include architectural features, sound barriers, and placement of speakers;\n\n(3)\nDescriptions of reasonable efforts that the applicant or existing licensee will take to control litter and other debris in the immediate area surrounding the establishment, including:\n(A)\nThe frequency that the applicant or existing licensee will monitor the area;\n(B)\nThe days and time that the applicant or existing licensee will remove trash; and\n(C)\nThe efforts to be made by the licensee to limit rat and vermin infestation;\n\n(4)\nDescriptions of parking arrangements, including the use of valet service contingent on proper permitting by the District Department of Transportation;\n\n(5)\nRequirements that the applicant or existing licensee maintain an incident log and that the incident log be made available to ABCA and the Board, upon request;\n\n(6)\nA notice to cure provision;\n\n(7)\nRestrictions on hours of operation and sales and service for a new or existing licensee’s facilities;\n\n(8)\nDescriptions of how the licensee will address specific issues in determining the hours of operation, including:\n(A)\nThe licensee’s history of previous violations;\n(B)\nThe proximity of the establishment to residences; and\n(C)\nThe hours of operation and sales and service of alcohol for other existing licensed establishments in the area;\n\n(9)\nRestrictions on the utilization of floors, occupancy, and the number of seats for existing licensees and address specific issues in determining occupancy issues, including:\n(A)\nThe licensee’s history of previous violations;\n(B)\nThe proximity of the establishment to residences; and\n(C)\nThe hours of operation and sales and service of alcohol for other existing licensed establishments in the area; and\n\n(10)\nStipulations that the establishment will comply with existing District statutes and regulations, or will comply with privileges granted by ABCA or any other District agency.","path":["Title 25. Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]","Chapter 4. Application and Review Processes.","Subchapter IV. Review and Resolution Procedures."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/25-446.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"6464ef6b2c013b8fddae87f2da2f6bbbdd21f863ad00ee4bcfacab5ba3af536d","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-446","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-446.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}