The Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone Resolution of 2024, proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, seeks to renew the existing moratorium on new alcoholic beverage licenses in the Adams Morgan neighborhood for an additional three years. The resolution specifically approves emergency and proposed rules adopted by the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which were published for public comment with no objections received. The new rules increase the cap on permitted Retailer Class CT or DT (tavern) licenses from ten to sixteen, while maintaining the moratorium on Retailer Class CN or DN (nightclub) licenses.

The resolution outlines the geographic boundaries of the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone and specifies that certain establishments, such as restaurants and hotels, are exempt from the moratorium. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration will continue to enforce these regulations, which are deemed financially sustainable within the current budget. The resolution is legally sufficient and is set to take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia.