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
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Night Noise
Per Article 29 Section 2908 of the Police Code, no one is allowed to perform construction activities in the public right of way that exceed the ambient noise level by 5 dBA unless a Night Noise permit is previously approved by Public Works. (See Police Code for reference)
