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.

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:

Minor Encroachment Permit

 

   TIP: We understand that "Encroachment" permits are a term commonly used by other local and state agencies to temporarily occupy public rights-of-way or complete excavation work on public roadways and sidewalks. That is not the case for our Minor Sidewalk Encroachment permit.