All decisions
about 330 Board decisions about Public Works Code, in date order. Each links to its printed page.
- Proposed ordinance would add a Public Works Code article regulating benches on public streets used for advertising, with permit fees.
- Ordinance adding Article 16 to the Public Works Code to regulate advertising benches on public streets was taken up from Finance Committee.
- Bill requiring certified checks or surety bonds on city public works bids over $2,000 passed for second reading.
- Consideration of a proposed Public Works Code ban on unloading freight from spur-track cars onto street trucks was continued one week.
- Proposal to repeal the Public Works Code article on street grades was continued for one week.
- Board finally passed an ordinance repealing the Public Works Code article on street grades and Ordinance No. 4944.
- Proposed Public Works Code change on garbage grinders and sewer discharge was continued for one week.
- Ordinance would exempt contractors installing airport lighting projectors from Public Works Code patent protections; the airport superintendent said liability would not exceed $8,000.
- Proposed Public Works Code change on garbage grinders and sewer discharge was put off one week at the Administrative Officer's request.
- Proposed Public Works Code change allowing garbage grinders and sewer discharge rules was temporarily postponed to February 27, 1950.
- Passed an ordinance exempting contractors from Public Works Code patent protection rules for federally specified airport lighting installations.
- Flower stand locations on Mason, Market, and Stockton Streets were removed or added under an amended Public Works Code ordinance.
- Passed final: Public Works Code amended to require lighted lanterns or flares on dangerous streets.
- Public Works Code amended so permits for spur tracks in sidewalks must include a hold harmless clause, finally passed.
- Proposed amendments to the Public Works Code were continued for two weeks after Supervisor McAteer could not tell what changed.
- Public Works Code amendments on various sections passed for second reading.
- Board passed final an ordinance amending the Public Works Code, adding, changing and deleting various sections of the Municipal Code.
- Board passed changes to permit and fee rules for building automobile runways under the Public Works Code.
- Public Works Code change setting a $2.00 fee for inspecting street excavations passed for second reading.
- A $2.00 fee for inspecting street excavations was set by amending the Public Works Code, finally passed.
- Consideration continued: proposed Public Works Code section 715 on reconstruction of automobile runways.
- Proposed Public Works Code section 715 on reconstructing automobile runways passed for second reading as amended.
- Supervisors finally passed an ordinance adding Section 715 to the Public Works Code on reconstructing automobile runways.
- The Board passed on first reading an ordinance restricting construction of terrazzo sidewalks under the Public Works Code.
- Blasting permit rules in the Public Works Code were amended to change fees and insurance requirements; final passage is pending.
- Proposed Public Works Code changes regulating explosives use in the city, with permits, fees and insurance; final passage pending.
- Proposed ordinance to repeal Public Works Code sections 595 to 611 on street railways passed for second reading.
- City rents space from Children's Hospital at 420 Cherry Street
- Public Works Code amended to award sidewalk and curb repair contracts annually, with contractors needing a permit per work order; passed for second reading.
- Rules for underground utility districts approved
- Proposed Public Works Code article regulating industrial waste discharge, fees and appeals; a motion to amend is pending.
- Street-work assessment papers to be recorded with the Recorder
- Public Works Code price set at $9.89, replacing older price
- Ordinance adding Article 7 to the Public Works Code, creating maintenance districts and a procedure for them, was finally passed.
- Ordinance changing the Appeals Board time period in the Public Works Code and repealing one section passed for second reading.
- Passed ordinance changing the Public Works Code time period for the Appeals Board, repealing Section 149.5.
- Proposed Public Works Code changes on assessment liens, interest rates and improvement district costs passed for second reading.
- Public Works Code changes to assessment lien priority, interest rates and improvement district expenses finally passed.
- Public Works Code amended to let street improvements use general law procedures; passed for second reading.
- Supervisors passed on first reading a Public Works Code change setting a procedure for local improvement assessments and assessment bonds, sponsored by Supervisor Renne.
- Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance raising various Public Works Code permit fees.
- Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Public Works Code on street vacations and their fees, adding Sections 787 and 788.
- Ordinance passed raising various Public Works permit fees under several sections of the Public Works Code.
- Ordinance passed amending the Public Works Code on street vacations and their fees, adding Sections 787 and 788.
- Board continued reconsideration of a Public Works Code stop-sign notice ordinance to September 20, 1982, after the Mayor's disapproval.
- Public Works Department proposed a Public Works Code change listing where underground utility district ordinances are located; passed for second reading.
- Public Works Code amended to show where uncodified ordinances designating underground utility districts are located.
- Public Works Code amended so completion dates for removing overhead utilities in underground districts match the department's schedule.
- Ordinance changes the inspection fee for utility pole excavations under the Public Works Code; finally passed.
- Public Works Code amended so the Municipal Railway is a governmental activity and utility facility removal costs can be recovered.
- Ordinance setting fees, deposits and penalties for temporary street occupancy during building work passed finally.
- Ordinance amending the Public Works Code on excavations in streets was proposed by the Department of Public Works.
- Rules for excavations in city streets, amending the Public Works Code, were finally passed.
- Supervisor Nelder's proposal to amend the Public Works Code on converting gasoline stations was referred to the Public Works Committee.
- Supervisor Kopp proposed adding gas station conversions to non-service use under the Public Works Code; passed for second reading.
- Public Works Code amended so changing a full or partial service gas station to non-service use counts as a conversion.
- The Board passed on first reading an ordinance changing various Public Works Code fees.
- Board finally passed an ordinance changing various Public Works Code fees, proposed by the Department of Public Works.
- Ordinance amending the Public Works Code on temporary occupancy of streets during building work, passed for second reading.
- Ordinance on temporary street occupancy during building work passed, amending the Public Works Code.
- Proposal to change Public Works Code gas service relocation fees passed on first reading.
- The Public Works Code was amended to move the Jones Street flower market to the south side of Market Street; finally passed.
- A proposed ordinance would set rules for non-potable water use under the Public Works Code; its outcome is on the next page.
- Ordinance adding Article 22 on water users' reclaimed water use under the Public Works Code was finally passed.
- Industrial waste discharge rules in the Public Works Code are replaced by a new ordinance governing wastes sent into city sewers.
- Proposed Public Works Code article to set up fire protection assessment districts was referred to the Budget Committee.
- Stockton Street flower market permit may be sold to another seller
- Businesses occupying property abutting public rights-of-way must keep them clean, under a Public Works Code ordinance finally passed.
- Proposed ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow locking garbage and refuse receptacles; final vote appears on the next page.
- Ordinance removing an obsolete Fire Code reference from the Public Works Code's hazardous waste definition was referred to committee.
- Public Works Code definition of hazardous waste revised to drop an obsolete Fire Code reference; passed on first reading.
- An ordinance removing an obsolete Fire Code reference from the Public Works Code's definition of hazardous waste was finally passed.
- Pay telephone revenues paid to the City from public sidewalks increased by amending the Public Works Code, sponsored by Newsom.
- Public hearing held on proposed Public Works Code rules for newsrack placement and prompt review of fixed pedestal permit decisions.
- Proposed ordinance moves hazardous waste permit rules from the Public Works Code to the Health Code, sent to the Health committee.
- Proposed ordinance would move street sign and handbill rules from the Police Code to the Public Works Code and add banner rules.
- Public Utilities Commission proposes amending Public Works Code on liens for delinquent water and sewer bills, sent to committee.
- Hazardous soil rules for building sites moved to health code; fees rise.
- Finance and Labor Committee recommended, as amended, moving hazardous waste permit rules from the Public Works Code to the Health Code.
- Ordinance moving hazardous waste permit rules from the Public Works Code to the Health Code passed on first reading.
- Hazardous waste permit rules moved from the Public Works Code into the Health Code, letting Public Health charge fees; finally passed.
- Supervisor Ammiano's proposed Public Works Code ordinance on removing and storing personal property and containers was sent to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee.
- Supervisor Sandoval proposed Public Works Code rules regulating mobile storage containers on public rights-of-way; sent to committee.
- Public Works Code permit fees and occupancy assessments were finally passed after an earlier passage was rescinded and voted again.
- Proposed ordinance would set Public Works Code permit fees and occupancy assessments; sent to Budget Committee.
- Plan for new street permit fees and occupancy charges.
- Ordinance adds Public Works Code rules regulating mobile storage containers placed on the public right-of-way, passed.
- Mayor and Supervisor Maxwell propose special Public Works Code restrictions for activities at Hunters Point Shipyard; text continues on next page.
- Streets in the Hunters Point Shipyard to be closed for good
- Proposed ordinance would revise Public Works Code rules on landmark and hazard trees and add penalties for violations.
- Proposed Public Works Code changes on significant and landmark trees were continued to October 7, 2005.
- Supervisor Daly proposed amending the Public Works Code on significant, landmark and hazard trees and penalties for violations.
- Supervisor Daly's ordinance would revise Public Works Code rules on significant and landmark trees and penalties; outcome not shown here.
- Mayor proposed Public Works Code fees for minor sidewalk and street encroachments; referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
- Public Works Code amended to redefine nuisance trees as hazard trees and add civil penalties; final vote not yet shown.
- Supervisor Daly's ordinance revising Public Works Code rules on significant and landmark trees and penalties was introduced; its outcome is on the next page.
- Public Works Code amended so transit, pedestrian and bicycle improvements must be built into street projects, passed as law.
- Continued to October 18, 2005 an ordinance amending the Public Works Code on landmark trees and tree-violation penalties, after amendments.
- Supervisors adopted an amendment to the Public Works Code on landmark trees and penalties; final passage is not shown here.
- Board finally passed an ordinance revising Public Works Code rules on landmark and significant trees, adding civil penalties for violations.
- Proposed ordinance creates a sidewalk landscape permit process and fees in the Public Works Code, assigned to Land Use Committee.
- Public Works Code amended to delete a street flower market spot on Market Street at Fifth Street.
- Proposed Public Works Code change requiring enclosure of garbage receptacles, recommended by the City Operations committee, awaiting Board vote.
- A proposed Public Works Code change on enclosing garbage receptacles was recommended by the City Operations committee and placed on the consent agenda.
- Grant Avenue flower stand permit sale finally passed
- Proposed ordinance would update the caf, tables and chairs permit fee under the Public Works Code; referred to committee.
- Supervisor McGoldrick proposed changes to the Public Works Code on nominated landmark trees, assigned to the Land Use Committee.
- A tabling vote with no subject on this page
- Public Works Code amended to drop the street restoration fee and extend lane restoration time for excavation work from 72 to 120 hours.
- Proposed ordinance would amend Public Works Code on landmark trees and extend temporary designation; sent to Land Use Committee.
- Public Works Code change updating the permit fee for cafe tables and chairs was passed on first reading.
- Ordinance amending Public Works Code sidewalk flower-vending stand rules was introduced by McGoldrick; outcome not shown here.
- An ordinance updating the cafe tables and chairs permit fee in the Public Works Code was finally passed and enacted.
- Ordinance clarifying Public Works Code rules for nominated landmark trees and extending their temporary designation passed final reading.
- An ordinance changing Public Works Code section 810 on landmark trees adds hearing notice rules and extends temporary designation; outcome continues on next page.
- Manzanita at 115 Parker Avenue was designated a landmark, passed finally.
- Proposed ordinance would move pushcart peddler rules from the Police Code to the Public Works Code; sent to committee under the 30-day rule.
- Proposal moves mobile caterer permit rules, with new fees and penalties.
- City can now accept certain public improvements as gifts.
- Proposed Public Works Code changes to limit sediment and pollution runoff from construction sites passed on first reading.
- Builders must control dirt and pollution from construction sites.
- Public Works Code amended to control sediment and pollutant runoff from construction sites citywide; finally passed.
- Proposed Public Works Code rules and fees for surface-mounted facility site permits, passed on first reading.
- Cell tower site permit rules and fees proposed to change.
- New phone antenna permit rules and fees passed first vote.
- Proposed stormwater rules for projects with 5,000 sq ft of hard surface.
- Tighter limits on street space permits pass first reading
- Street space permits now capped per address in many neighbourhoods
- Tighter limits on street space permits proposed
- Port to fine builders over construction site runoff, referred
- Narrow trenching for fibre-optic cable sent to committee
- Rules for surface-mounted facility permits sent to committee
- Port given power to fine construction runoff, passed first reading
- Fee waiver for Small Business Week sidewalk sales referred
- Penalties for construction runoff on Port land proposed
- Fines for construction runoff on Port land approved
- Fee waiver for Small Business Week sidewalk sales sent to committee
- Street space fee waiver for Small Business Week passes first reading
- Bicycle chop shop ban amended to drop the impound fee
- Street fee waived for May 2017 Small Business Week sidewalk sales
- Street space fee waiver sought for Small Business Week sales
- Ban proposed on bicycle chop shops in the public right-of-way
- Ban sought on bicycle chop shops in the right-of-way
- Ban on street bike chop shops
- Fees for delivery robot testing permits sent to committee
- Delivery robot permit fee raised from $115.45 to $123
- Delivery robot and night work permit fees pass first reading
- Fees for delivery robot testing permits moved for amendment
- Fees for delivery robot testing and night work proposed
- Fees approved for delivery robot testing and nighttime work
- Street space fee waiver for Small Business Week sent to committee
- Repeal of the reclaimed water rules proposed
- Reclaimed water ordinance repeal sent to the Land Use Committee
- Small Business Week street space fee waiver passed first reading
- Small Business Week sidewalk sale fee waived; final approval
- Small Business Week street space fee waiver put forward
- Reclaimed water rules repeal sent back to committee
- Repeal proposed of the rules on using reclaimed water
- Repeal of the reclaimed water rules proposed
- Temporary mobile catering permits during seismic retrofits sent to committee
- Board hearings on revoking street building permits sent to committee
- Food truck permits for restaurants closed by retrofits passed
- Food truck permits proposed for restaurants closed by retrofits
- Temporary food truck permit approved for restaurants under quake repairs
- Five supervisors could call permit revocation hearings, passed first reading
- Five supervisors could call permit revocation hearings, up for final passage
- Five supervisors may now call hearings to revoke big street permits
- Sidewalk sale fee waiver for Small Business Week sent to committee
- Fee waiver for Small Business Week sidewalk sales sent to committee
- Street space fees for Small Business Week passed on first reading
- Street space fees for Small Business Week finally waived
- Street-space permit fees waived for Small Business Week sidewalk sales
- Changes proposed to permits for wireless service facilities
- Removed street trees would have to be replaced within 120 days
- Wireless facility permit rules eased, passed on first reading
- Changes proposed to permits for wireless phone equipment sites
- New public notice and fee rules for phone antenna permits
- Permission to build planters into streets around 3333 California Street proposed
- Vote called on planters in streets around 3333 California Street
- Permission to build into the street at 3333 California put off
- Building into the street at 3333 California passes first reading
- Vote called on planters in streets around 3333 California Street
- Planters allowed in the streets around 3333 California Street
- Permit lets 3333 California project build into the street
- Graffiti violations and unpaid fines would be suspended
- Graffiti fee and fine waiver sent to the land use committee
- Wireless antenna pole permit rules sent to the land use committee
- Graffiti fines waived during the pandemic, passes first reading
- Graffiti abatement rules to be suspended for a time
- Graffiti fines and violations proposed for pandemic suspension
- Pandemic waiver of unpaid graffiti fees put forward
- Graffiti fines paused and unpaid fees waived
- Street tree removal and replacement rules sent to committee
- Holiday sidewalk sale permit fees sent to committee
- Graffiti fines and violation notices sent to committee
- Graffiti violation notices and fines proposed for reinstatement
- Street space fees waived for December sidewalk sales
- Replacement street trees required within 120 days of removal
- Street-space permit fees waived for December sidewalk sales
- City must replant removed street trees within 120 days
- Mobile food permit renewal fees passed on first reading
- Food cart renewal fees move to the yearly bill
- [name withheld] renewal fees proposed for the annual bill
- Fees and fines for graffiti would be collected again
- Suspended graffiti abatement rules would be lifted
- Graffiti fines return, passed on first reading
- Environmental review affirmed for the graffiti changes
- Suspended graffiti abatement rules would be lifted
- Graffiti fines and violations return after a pause
- Fees and fines for graffiti would be collected again
- Free graffiti removal pilot for shop owners sent to committee
- Free graffiti removal pilot for commercial property owners passed
- Free graffiti removal pilot proposed for commercial property owners
- Free graffiti removal pilot for commercial properties
- Banner fees waived for two cultural districts, sent to committee
- Waiver of holiday sidewalk sale permit fees sent to committee
- Legacy pushcart peddlers' street permits sent to the land use committee
- Banner fee exemption for two cultural districts passes first reading
- Street space fees waived for holiday sidewalk sales, first reading
- Street permit fees waived for holiday sidewalk sales, now final
- Banner fee exemption proposed for two cultural districts
- Fee waiver proposed for holiday sidewalk sales on city streets
- Banner fees waived for two cultural districts, now final
- Seal Rock Inn asks to skip its street occupancy fee
- Easier permits for sidewalk amenities sent to committee
- Seal Rock Inn's street occupancy fee waived on first reading
- Seal Rock Inn's street occupancy fee waived on Point Lobos Avenue
- Seal Rock Inn's yearly street fee waived, approved
- Shallow trenching for fiber cable sent to committee
- Easier permits for neighborhood amenities on sidewalks sent to committee
- Easier permits for neighborhood amenities on sidewalks put forward
- Easier permits proposed for [name withheld] sidewalk amenities
- Banner fee waiver for neighbourhood nonprofits sent to committee
- Cheaper permits for neighbourhood street projects passed first reading
- Cheaper, faster permits for neighbourhood street projects
- Cheaper permits for neighbourhood street projects finally passed
- Street vending rules tightened, sent to committee
- Chinatown street space fees waived for Lunar New Year sales
- Pier 70 streets and sidewalk widths sent to committee
- City takes over new streets at Pier 70
- Sidewalk widths set on 20th, Louisiana and Maryland Streets
- Chinatown sidewalk sale permit fees waived on first reading
- Sidewalk sale permit fees waived for Lunar New Year
- Banner fees waived for nonprofits in neighborhood shopping districts, first reading
- Permit fees to be waived for Chinatown Lunar New Year sales
- Pier 70 street and sidewalk ordinance sent to committee
- Banner fees to be waived for nonprofits in shopping districts
- Sidewalk widths set on 20th, Louisiana and Maryland Streets
- Narrow trenching for fiber-optic cable passed a first reading
- City takes over new streets at Pier 70
- Nonprofits in shopping districts get banner and inspection fees waived through 2026
- Narrow trenching for fiber-optic cable proposed
- Narrow trenching for fiber-optic cable now allowed on city streets
- Pier 70 street and sidewalk ordinance passed a first reading
- Sidewalk widths set on 20th, Louisiana and Maryland Streets
- City takes over new streets at Pier 70
- City accepts Pier 70 streets and sets new sidewalk rules
- Sidewalk widths set on 20th, Louisiana and Maryland Streets
- City takes over new streets at Pier 70
- Pier 70 street and sidewalk ordinance proposed
- Street vending rules tightened, passed on first reading
- Duplicate street vending ordinance sent back to the Rules Committee
- Street vending enforcement rules proposed for final passage
- Street vending enforcement rules finally passed
- The vending ordinance duplicated before its final passage
- Duplicate of the street vending ordinance taken up again
- Public works permit fees to be changed, sent to committee
- Tighter street vending rules passed on first reading
- Street vending rules amended and passed on first reading
- Tighter street vending rules taken up for amendment
- Stricter street vending rules approved
- Tighter street vending rules put forward again
- Public works permit fee changes put off to July 16
- Changes to public works permit fees put forward
- Public works permit fee changes passed on first reading
- Public Works permit fees to be changed
- Public Works permit fees and charges now changed
- Plaque for Woodland Avenue activists sent to committee
- Mosaic tiles for the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs sent to committee
- Plaque planned for Woodland Avenue's activists at Parnassus Avenue
- Plaque for Woodland Avenue activists passes first reading
- Plaque planned for Woodland Avenue's activists at Parnassus Avenue
- Plaque honouring Woodland Avenue activists
- Plaque planned for Woodland Avenue's activists at Parnassus Avenue
- Plaque for Woodland Avenue activists proposed
- Fees waived for mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs
- Fees waived for mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs
- Fees waived for the [name withheld] mosaic stairway
- Public Works Code - Minor Sidewalk Encroachments at the Mission Rock, Pier 70, and Potrero Power Station Projects
- Mission Rock streets to be taken over, first reading passed
- City to take over the new Mission Rock streets
- Port to permit sidewalk tables at Mission Rock and Pier 70
- Sidewalk widths set for the new Mission Rock streets
- Sidewalk widths set for the new Mission Rock streets
- City takes over Mission Rock streets and sets sidewalk widths
- Port now permits sidewalk tables at Mission Rock and Pier 70
- Fee waiver for the Detroit Street Steps archway sent to committee
- Port, not city, now permits sidewalk tables at Mission Rock and Pier 70
- City to take over the new Mission Rock streets
- City takes over Mission Rock streets and sets sidewalk widths
- Fee waiver for the Detroit Street Steps archway passed first reading
- Fee waiver proposed for the Detroit Street Steps archway
- Fees waived for the Detroit Street steps archway
- Free graffiti removal for commercial properties sent to committee
- Ending contractor parking plans for excavation permits sent to committee
- Faster approval of commemorative street plaques sent to committee
- Pollution insurance for excavation contractors sent to committee
- Free graffiti removal for commercial properties passes a first vote
- Free graffiti removal offered on commercial properties
- Free graffiti removal for commercial properties finally passed
- Contractor parking plans no longer required, passed first reading
- Commemorative street plaque approvals streamlined, passed first reading
- Pollution insurance rules for excavators pass first reading
- Commemorative street plaque approvals to be streamlined
- Street diggers may need pollution insurance, set by Public Works
- Contractor parking plans would no longer be required
- Street plaque approvals now simpler
- Contractors no longer need parking plans for long street digs
- Public Works to decide when excavators need pollution insurance
- Harry Street Steps fee waivers sent to committee
- Illegal dumping enforcement rules sent to committee
- Public Works banner fee waiver sent to committee
- Harry Street Steps fee waivers pass first reading
- Fees waived for a waste bin at the Harry Street Steps
- Public Works banner fee waiver passes first reading
- Illegal dumping enforcement rules pass first reading
- Banner fees waived in the Public Works Code
- Enforcement against illegal dumping written into the Public Works Code