District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 25-762. Substantial changes in operation must be approved.

(1) Increase the occupancy of the licensed establishment or the use of interior space not previously used;

(2) Expand the operation of the licensed establishment to allow for permanent use of exterior public or private space or summer gardens;

(3) Expand the operation of the licensed establishment to another floor, roof, or deck;

(4) Provide for, or expand, an area in which live entertainment would be performed by employees of the establishment, patrons, contract employees, or self-employed individuals, such as dancers or disc jockeys;

(5) Diminish, or expand, the space used by the establishment for service of meals, dining areas, or food preparation areas;

(6) Provide permanent space for dancing by patrons if none existed previously;

(7) Change the exterior design, architecture, or construction of the building in such a way as to convey to the public notice of the fact that alcoholic beverages are to be, or are sold, dispensed, stored, or distributed in or from the building;

(8) Provide music or entertainment if none was provided previously;

(9) Change from recorded to live music or entertainment or the kind of music or entertainment provided;

(10) Change the entertainment to include nude performances;

(11) Change from full-menu offerings to offering snack food;

(12) Change from on-premises consumption of food to carry-out sales or offering carry-out sales if none existed previously;

(13) Extend the hours of operation;

(14) Provide mechanical or electronic entertainment devices if these did not exist previously or provide for the installation of additional devices;

(15) Change the trade name or corporate name, coupled with a change in ownership of the establishment;

(16) Change the booth sizes;

(17) Reduce the number of toilet facilities; or

(18) Increase the number of vessels under the on-premises common carrier license class.