Criteria for review. (a) It is the policy of the District to approve block parties. (b) An application for a block party shall not be denied unless: (1) It fails to meet the requirements of this chapter; (2) The event would create a significant public safety concern; (3) The event would create a significant traffic problem; or (4) There is substantial neighborhood opposition to the block party. (Oct. 23, 2012, D.C. Law 19-190, § 5, 59 DCR 10163.)
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