Natoma is located on Natoma Street between Second Street and the southwestern corner of the Salesforce Transit Center property.
The Community Benefit District (CBD) is East Cut.
Fire Department permit conditions
- For events that close a street(s): Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- For events with over 1,000 attendees: Apply at least 6 months before.
- Some activities can be accepted 5 days before.
- Keep at least 5 feet of clear space around fire hydrants, standpipes, fire escapes and the clear access path.
- Lightweight tables and chairs are permitted provided required clearances are maintained and items are movable.
Entertainment Commission Permit Conditions
Disclaimer: The following permit conditions and sound limits are meant to serve as guidelines and are subject to change upon review of required Entertainment Commission permit application. After permit issuance, conditions may be modified by the Entertainment Commission (EC) at any time. Adjustments may be made based on, but not limited to, complaint history; compliance or enforcement history; the density of sensitive receptors; the concentration of nearby venues or events with amplified sound; applicable Criteria for One Time Outdoor Events with Extended Duration; or compliance with City, state, or federal law. An Entertainment Commission hearing may be required for approval or modification of an EC permit.
- Any amplified sound equipment must face in the direction of Second Street and any amplified sound must be projected toward Second Street.
- Permit holder shall comply with Municipal Police Code Article 15.1 Section 1060.16 including but not limited to (b)(3): The volume of outdoor amplified sound shall be controlled so that it does not exceed ambient levels at a distance of 100 feet measured from the building facade.
- Good Neighbor Policy
- No entertainment and/or amplified sound may occur outside of the date(s), time(s), and location(s) that the Entertainment Commission has approved for your event.
- Amplified sound equipment must be stationary and fixed to a specific location.
- While hosting entertainment and/or amplified sound, permit holder shall have a staff member on site who is able to provide proof of permit, and is aware of all permit conditions including any approved sound limits (EC Good Neighbor Policy Condition #1).
- Permit holder shall provide a phone number to all interested neighbors for immediate contact with a staff member on site who has direct authority over the premises or permitted location, knowledge of all permit conditions including any approved sound limits, and shall respond in a timely manner to address concerns (EC Good Neighbor Policy Condition #4).
- Within 24 hours of any violent incident, or any time SFPD responds to a call for service at the premises or permitted location, permit holder shall complete and send an Incident Report to the Entertainment Commission and the SFPD District Station Permit Officer. Download the Incident Report Form.
- Permit holder shall abide by all applicable City, State and Federal laws.
- Permit holder shall comply with the Commission approved security plan.
- Permit holder is required to allow inspection by any EC permit administrator, EC inspector, or San Francisco Police Officer (Police Code Sec. 1060.11)
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San Francisco has 12 Greater Downtown Activation locations to more easily host special events, draw foot traffic, and bring entertainment to the downtown area. Each location is managed by Community Benefit Districts.