(a) It is the policy of the District to approve block parties.
(b) An application for a block party shall not be denied unless:
(1) It fails to meet the requirements of this chapter;
(2) The event would create a significant public safety concern;
(3) The event would create a significant traffic problem; or
(4) There is substantial neighborhood opposition to the block party.
(Oct. 23, 2012, D.C. Law 19-190, § 5, 59 DCR 10163.)