A mobile storage container permit is required to occupy any part of the street or sidewalk with a mobile storage container. Permits are issued directly to authorized companies and are not available to the general public. Article 15 Section 726 (PWC).
A Surface-Mounted Facility (SMF) Permit is required for construction or installation of a SMF in any Public Right-of-Ways that are under the jurisdiction of Public Work. A SMF means any Utility facility (physical element or structure) that is installed, attached or affixed in the Public Right-of-Ways on a site that is above the surface of the street (except a utility pole or associated appurtenances) and that requires the Permittee to excavate in order to install the facility in the Public Right-of-Ways. SMFs do not include bus shelters and associated kiosks.
Before applying for an Excavation Permit, you must register with the San Francisco Public Works. You must provide or have on record with the Department:
A copy of the legal document (such as a franchise, license or encroachment permit) authorizing you to occupy and use the Public Right-of-Way for the purpose stated in the Excavation Permit application.
A current Business Tax Registration Certificate
As defined by the San Francisco Building Code, a sub-sidewalk basement is that part of the underground building structure which extends into the public right of way.
Both the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and the Public Works are responsible for different parts of the sub-sidewalk basement process.
Department of Building Inspection: DBI is responsible for the design review, permitting and construction inspection of the sub-sidewalk basement structure.
San Francisco Public Works
49 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94103
City and County of San Francisco
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