The Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS) is the District Department of Transportation’s online platform for the public space permitting process. Through TOPS, you can apply and pay for a permit, upload application materials, and check the status of your application.

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Illustration of the TOPS Permit Site Some common permits available in TOPS are: reserved parking for moving trucks, removing a heritage tree, residential walkways or fences in public space, renting space for a street cafe, residential disabled parking, hosting a block party, and construction or other occupation of the public space. Permits are required by law for use of the public space within the District of Columbia in accordance with DCMR Title 24.

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