Other Resources & Requirements

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Check for Street and Sidewalk work on your street

• Department of Building Inspection

• Accela

• Inspection Services, DBI

• License 123 - Find Out Which Permits & Licenses Your Business Needs

• Municipal Codes

• Public Works Orders

• Street Closure, Special Events, Parades 

• SFMTA - Parking and Traffic

  • SFMTA Striping Restoration Request
  • SFMTA Striping Records
  • SFMTA Regulations/Blue Book and STP
  • SFMTA Muni Construction Support & Clearance Permits

• Sub-Sidewalk Basement
   

ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

• $25,000 Street Excavation Bond

• Certificate of Insurance

• Certification of Authorized Agent

• Conditional Building Permit / Application Release Letter

• Commemorative Plaque Encroachment

• DPT Special Traffic Permit Application

• Mailing and Posting Requirements

• Shoring for Excavation
   

PENALTIES / INSPECTIONS

If you occupy the public right-of-way or complete work without a permit, you may be subject to fines of up to $1,000 per day. All permits issued by Public Works are revocable at the will of the Director of the Public Works. All permits issued are subject to inspection and shall be constructed per approved plans and to City specifications. All encroachments and constructions shall be maintained by the permittee and/or the owner of the fronting property. More...
 

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE

Permittee agrees on their behalf and that of any successor or assignee to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the City and County of San Francisco. The Hold Harmless Clause is included in every permit issued by Public Works.
 

ACCESSIBILITY

Under the general requirements of any Street Use Permit, the permittee must maintain a safe pedestrian walkway with a minimum width of four feet clear at all times. A greater walkway width may be required in areas with greater pedestrian traffic and for non-residential areas.
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information or clarification on any of the permit requirements, please contact us at:
San Francisco Public Works • Bureau of Street-Use & Mapping 
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300 • San Francisco, CA 94103 
Phone : (628) 271-2000

San Francisco Public Works • Permit Center 
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 200 • San Francisco, CA 94103 • Map

Processing Hours:
• Please visit https://sf.gov/location/permit-center for operating hours of the Permit Center. 
• Closed on official holidays