Temporary Permit for Restaurant Pick Up Drop Off Zones

Temporary permits for Restaurant Pick Up Drop-Off (PUDO) Zones are now available and allow residents and commercial drivers easy access to restaurants and eateries that are still offering delivery or carry out service during Mayor Bowser’s declared public health emergency.

DDOT has proactively installed signage at 20 locations across the District designating temporary Restaurant PUDO Zones. A full map of locations is available here and on coronavirus.dc.gov. These temporary Restaurant PUDO Zones will be in effect through the end of the declared public health emergency.

Restaurant owners can request a permit for a temporary Restaurant PUDO Zone through their Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) and Main Street Organizations. Fees are waived for these permits. The requests for the free permits may be submitted via the Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS).

FAQs for Temporary Permits for Restaurant Pick Up Drop-Off Zones

How do these permits work?

These permits allow for the temporary removal of parking and creating Restaurant Pickup Drop-off (PUDO) Zones to allow for easier curbside access to restaurants that have transitioned to delivery or pickup-only service due to Mayor Bowser’s declared public health emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

DDOT proactively installed temporary Restaurant PUDO Zones at 20 locations across the District. A map of these locations is available HERE.

Who can apply?

The permit application must be submitted by either an ANC Commissioner or a representative from an officially recognized Business Improvement District, Community Improvement District or Main Streets organization to allow permit fees to be waived and to coordinate how the zones are established across all eight wards.

How long will the permit last?
The permit will be valid for the duration of Mayor Bowser’s declared public health emergency in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Is there a cost for this permit?
No, the permit is free.

What businesses are eligible for a curbside pickup permit?

Any restaurant that is offering pickup or delivery services during the District’s declared public health emergency in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).