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Posting Signs

The public may post information on some city-owned utility poles if the postings follow regulations outlined in Article 5.6 of the Public Works Code.

Acceptance

 

At various times, new sub-divisions are developed within the City and County of San Francisco. During the development of the subdivision, new roads and infrastructure may be required to support the development. Upon request by the project sponsor, and after the completion of project, the project sponsor is then responsible for the maintenance of the new roads and infrastructure.

These streets and infrastructure may then be offered to the City as public right of way upon completion of the warranty period.
 

Subdivisions and Mapping, Office of the City and County Surveyor


Public Works' mapping division processes and reviews all subdivision projects that occur in San Francisco, including all condominium conversions.  We also provide surveying services for all city agencies.

Regarding: Hardcopy submittals to SF Public Works, Surveys and Mapping.

News Rack Program

Street furniture, such as Newsracks, are a vital part of our sidewalk environment. Newsracks encourage economic development in our commercial districts and are one of many ways to activate the space in the public right of way under the SF Better Streets Plan.

Publishers and Distributors Resources

Free Standing News Racks - Publishers Responsibility
Article 5.4, Section 184.2 of the Public Works Code requires the owners of free standing news racks on sidewalks to maintain a current News Rack Certificate and proof of Liability Insurance on file with the News Rack Program.  The News Rack Ordinance provides guidelines for maintenance, cleaning and for placing free standing news racks on city sidewalks. 

Utility Undergrounding Information

 

For all property owners who are interested in undergrounding their utilities within their neighborhood, the Utility Undergrounding Tool Kit provides San Francisco residents with a step-by-step approach to forming a property-owner funded undergrounding utility district.  Listed below are the basic steps in the tool kit.
 

Unwanted Handbills and Newspapers

Newspapers on your sidewalk or handbills attached to your property can be a nuisance leading to neighborhood litter and sidewalk trash. There are city codes in place to help prevent the problem of unsolicited pamphlets and unwanted newspapers.

 

Handbills on Private Premises

Street Dedication and Acceptance

At various times, new subdivisions are developed within the City and County of San Francisco. During the development of a subdivision, new roads and infrastructure may be required to support the development. The roads and infrastructure may be offered to the City as a right of way.

 

Pigeons

Please do not feed the pigeons. There are dozens of reasons why, but mainly: feeding pigeons harms our neighborhoods and also harms the birds.

 

Large population of pigeons is a health hazard.

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