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.
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.
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.
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 currentNews 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.
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.
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.
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.