District Of Columbia § 25-762 - Substantial changes in operation must be approved.

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

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

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

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;

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

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

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;

Provide music or entertainment if none was provided previously;

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

Change the entertainment to include nude performances;

Change from full-menu offerings to offering snack food;

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

Extend the hours of operation;

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

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

Change the booth sizes;

Reduce the number of toilet facilities; or

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