STEP-BY-STEP
[Mockup] Shared Spaces important dates for business owners
Apply for a legislated permit by January 15, 2023.
SF PlanningIf you already have a Shared Spaces permit, you must renew it by January 15, 2023. If you choose not to renew, your existing permit will be expired after April 1, 2023.
You can also submit a form to end your Shared Spaces.
September 1, 2022: Equity grant re-opens
Fall 2022: Compliance noticing begins
You will hear from the City about how to make your pandemic Shared Spaces safe and accessible.
Things you may get include:
- Compliance Advisory email
- This will summarize all the design and placement issues at your site that the City has noted so far. It will list typical deadlines for fixing different types of issues.
- Enforcement & Compliance Cover Sheet in person or in your email.
- This is similar to the Compliance Advisory, but will include hard deadlines instead of typical deadlines. Examples include:
- Notice of Correction or Notice of Violation from Public Works
- Notice of Violation from the San Francisco Fire Department
- This is similar to the Compliance Advisory, but will include hard deadlines instead of typical deadlines. Examples include:
January 15, 2023: Applications due for legislated permits
You must have a legislated permit to operate after the pandemic program ends on April 1, 2023.
To apply, you will need:
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Neighbor Consent: You may need written consent from their neighbors, if more than half your parking space for a parklet is in front of a neighbor.
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Site Plan: Submit a site plan that shows that your parklet will be safe and ADA accessible.
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Public notice: You must post a 10-day public notice at and around the proposed site. You will receive the notice for posting after submitting a permit application.
March 2023: Permit application and license fee waivers end
Pandemic permit fee waivers end. You will need to start paying for your permit from April 2023.
April 1, 2023: Pandemic Shared Spaces Program ends
This is also the date when the legislated Shared Spaces Program begins.