Permits
Permitting can initially be a daunting process, but it is the first step in officially claiming stewardship for your space and bringing your project to fruition.
The permitting process for any public space intervention is determined by (1) the agency that has jurisdiction over the land; and (2) the type of project you want to implement. The resources below are intended to help determine who you should contact to get permission for your project. Permit Summary by Location details contacts for jurisdictions overseeing the majority of plazas, parks and public spaces in the City. For most projects, they will be located on a City sidewalk or street. You can also refer to Permit Summary by Project Type to view permits needed based on yourmproposed project type.
If you need help determining the correct jurisdiction to permit your project, please reach out to the San Francisco Parks Alliance by phone, at (415) 621-3260, or email at feedback@sfparksalliance.org.
Permit Type
Location
You have a great idea to improve a public space but not sure who to contact first? The spreadsheet has contacts for agencies and public space managers in charge of both long and short term activations.
Project
If you have a specific project or activity to bring to life, the spreadsheet summarizes the permits required to execute your potential project or activity on the majority of City streets, sidewalks, vacant properties and buildings in San Francisco.