General Excavation
WHAT IS A GENERAL EXCAVATION PERMIT?
A General Excavation permit allows a contractor, possessing an appropriate contractor's license, to excavate and restore sidewalk and/or roadway pavement within the public rights of way to install, repair, or replace a utility facility.
Inspection Conformity
An application for an inspection of right-of-way for conformity to City standards allows the applicant to receive a recommendation for an early release of the subject building permit application. However, it is not the intent of this application to waive any additional required permits for proposed sidewalk/street improvements or encroachments.
Major Encroachment
DEFINITION
A surface or subsurface encroachment in the sidewalk or street area of any public right-of-way, not otherwise permitted in the San Francisco Building Code, Administrative Code, Public Works Code or Police Code, is authorized only a revocable encroachment permit granted by a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Such permission, if granted, is contingent upon the applicant complying with the following conditions:
