DC Government

The New Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2022

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by LaTur

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, DC residents are reminded of several new laws going into effect on January 1, 2022.

Living Wage

In accordance with the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment of 2016, the living wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.50 on January 1, 2022. On July 1, 2022, the District’s minimum wage will increase to $16.10, trigging an increase to the living wage for non-tipped workers to the same rate. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $5.35 on July 1, 2022. This increase is due to provisions of the amendment that tie DC’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index.

Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers

As of January 1, 2022, gasoline-powered leaf blowers are no longer permitted to be used in the District. (more…)

“DCRA to Begin Accepting License Applications for Short-Term Rentals Effective January 10, 2022”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DCRA:

“The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announced it will be accepting applications for residents to license short-term rentals–for 30 or fewer continuous nights–in the District beginning January 10, 2022. To give short-term rental hosts enough time to get their required licenses, there will be a 90-day enforcement grace period.

The new requirements are in adherence to the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018 and corresponding regulations that were finalized earlier this month.

“As this is a new requirement in the District, we want to give people a reasonable amount of time to get their licenses before enforcement begins,” said DCRA Director Ernest Chrappah. “Over the last several months we’ve worked with short-term rental hosts to gain feedback on our online license application process. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for District residents looking to earn extra income by renting out their homes.”

Two license types are available to those wishing to conduct short-term rentals in the District: (more…)

Last Christmas Tree in Town Shall Commence March 1, 2022 – How to get your trees picked up in the interim

By Prince Of Petworth


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Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser, led by the Department of Public Works (DPW), announced that Christmas trees and holiday greenery will be collected from homes that receive DPW curbside between January 3 and February 28, 2022. Trees and greenery can be left at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling or at the curbside. Items collected during this period will be composted; in the spring, the mulch will be provided to residents at no cost.

Residents can also drop their Christmas trees and/or holiday greenery at one of four locations: (more…)

Vaccine Requirements will be required starting January 15 at Restaurants, Bars, Indoor entertainment and exercise establishments per the Mayor

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021- 148 adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for patrons of certain types of establishments in Washington, DC.

Beginning Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6AM certain establishments will be required to verify that patrons ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The timeline for vaccine requirements is as follows:” (more…)

Hallelujah!! Connecticut Avenue NW redesign picked and “removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes”

By Prince Of Petworth


Concept C via DDOT

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the selection of a preferred redesign concept for Connecticut Avenue NW that removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes on the east and west sides of the roadway. (more…)

“potential new program to incentivize conversion of commercial properties to residential use in Central Washington”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by C Buoscio

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, as part of #FairShot Week, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), in collaboration with the Office of Planning (OP) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), is releasing the Housing In Downtown Request For Information (HID RFI) to obtain input from current and prospective property owners on the design of and approach to a potential new program to incentivize conversion of commercial properties to residential use in Central Washington, with an emphasis on the Central Business District.

“Our Downtown is the economic engine of our city, and a vibrant downtown means more resources to invest in people, programs, and neighborhoods across DC,” said Mayor Bowser. “Exploring ways to bring more residents Downtown is a step toward reimagining Central Washington and restoring its vibrancy for our residents, visitors, and businesses.”

The current and anticipated high office vacancy rates in the Central Business District have introduced an opportunity to analyze the viability of transitioning traditional office-centric downtown to include more residential buildings. (more…)

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