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Section 1: PERMITS REQUIRED TO WORK ON CITY STREETS The following is a list of different types of permits issued by the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT) and other agencies. Permits must be kept on the job site at all times and be shown to City employees and police officers upon request. Citations may be issued under Section 194.3 of the Traffic Code for failure to produce a valid permit. 1.1 Permits Issued by DPW
1.1.1 Excavation Permit
An excavation permit is required for any excavation work within the public right-of-way.
1.1.2 Temporary Occupancy Permit
A Temporary Occupancy Permit is required for work that involves the use of the sidewalk or a portion of the street pavement, up to one full day, to perform building maintenance work (e.g., using a crane occupying a parking space or pruning trees). 1.1.3 Street Space Permit A Street Space Permit is required for work that involves the use of the sidewalk or a portion of the street pavement outside of the building property line or project limits, for building and project construction, respectively. A Special Traffic Permit is required for work outside of the limits defined in a Street Space Permit (see Section 2.2).
1.1.4 Additional Street Space
Additional Street Space (ADS) for buildings allows the contractor to extend the boundaries of a Street Space Agreement. ADS is used for long term occupancies (over 1 month). 1.1.5 Night Noise Permit Any work done between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. in the roadway or sidewalk area requires a Night Noise permit as specified in Section 2908 of the Police Code. 1.2 Permit Issued by DPT (Special Traffic Permit) A Special Traffic Permit (STP) is required for any work that does not comply with the regulations in this manual or the Traffic Routing Specifications in a City Contract. A Contractor must apply for a STP a minimum of two business days before undertaking said work. The Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT) is authorized to review permit requests and issue permits at its discretion. DPT may refuse to issue, extend or may revoke a STP depending on the traffic conditions. This section lists the most commonly asked questions regarding STPs. A quick guide to determine whether a STP is needed is provided in Appendix A.
1.2.1 When is a Special Traffic Permit required?Whenever you cannot follow all of the requirements and regulations in this manual, a STP is required. The most common examples are: Situations Requiring Special Traffic Permits
1.2.2 What is the penalty for not having a Special Traffic Permit, when it is required?
A Contractor will not be fined if he or she is performing work and is complying with all the requirements and regulations in this manual. However, penalties of up to $5,000 per incident apply if a Contractor is found to be working, in violation of any regulation described in this manual, without a STP. If a Contractor is given a STP and he or she is found to be in violation of the requirements in the STP, penalties of up to $1,000 will apply. See San Francisco Traffic Code, Article 11, Sections 194.3. 1.2.3 If an “emergency” arises, is a Special Traffic Permit required? No, unless your work extends into the next business day, at which time you have four hours to apply for an STP to continue work (see Emergency Procedure, Section 12).
1.2.4 How do I apply for a STP?Use the Special Traffic Permit application form found on page 97, Appendix G. Complete the form and fax it to 415-701-4217. Use DPT striping drawings to clearly show your planned work. You will be notified by fax if your permit request is approved or denied. If approved, you will be faxed an unofficial copy of the permit indicating that the official copy is ready to be paid for and picked up at DPT. Payment may also be made by setting up a draw-down account with DPT (see Section 1.2.9). 1.2.5 How much does it cost to obtain a STP?
A. NEW PERMITS: $100 processing fee + $20 / day B. RENEWALS (permits less than 90 days old): $50 processing fee + $20 / day
NOTE: $50 processing fee applies only if the renewal request is done correctly, on time, and with the same hours, location, and lane requirements. All fees are subject to change. 1.2.6 How long does it take to process a STP?
It takes a minimum of 2 working days for any STP request to be processed. Complicated requests may take longer.
1.2.7 How long is a STP valid?
STPs are issued for no more than 30 calendar days, after which contractors are required to renew. To renew your STP, fax the most recent permit to DPT with the new date(s) and new time(s) requested.
1.2.8 What is the maximum area that can be covered in a STP?
No permit shall be issued for any area greater than 2 adjacent city blocks. Larger areas will require two or more permits.
1.2.9 How do I set up a draw-down account?
Contractors who apply for permits on a regular basis are encouraged to open a draw-down account with DPT. DPT will use this account to pay for every permit issued. This will eliminate trips to the DPT office just to pick up permits. The finished permits will be faxed to you. All permits have a cost listed on the bottom, so the permit serves as your receipt. Each company gets only one account. Multiple sites under the same company have to use a single account. It’s up to your finance officer/accountant to maintain balances at each of your sites. DPT will provide balance sheets via a return e-mail upon request. To open an account: · Deposit a check, made out to “DPT”, with “Special Traffic Permit Draw-Down” printed on it. · Furnish DPT with the name of your financial officer/accountant. · Provide officer’s fax and phone number, and e-mail address. 1.2.10 Why should I use DPT striping drawings?
The use of striping drawings (showing details and dimensions of lane line markings in the streets) is strongly recommended to process your permits and to plan your work. For sites in blocks with complicated geometry (such as turn lanes, islands, bulb-outs, lane transitions, etc.) striping drawings are necessary to prepare a clear and concise application. Drawings can be picked up at DPT (1 South Van Ness Ave, 7th Floor, at Market Street) for a small fee. We can generally provide them within two or three working days. Requests can be made at the front counter or by faxing the striping request form provided on page 99, Appendix G. 1.3 Other PermitsIn addition to the above permits, the Contractor is required to contact the following agencies for work on certain City Streets. Contact information can be found on page 93, Appendix F. 1.3.1 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Caltrans has jurisdiction over the state route system in San Francisco, including: Caltrans Jurisdiction
1.3.2 Port of San Francisco · The Embarcadero · Jefferson Street · Illinois Street · Other City streets, typically one block away from The Embarcadero (call Port for further details) 1.3.3 Recreation and Park Department · All Streets inside Golden Gate Park or McLaren Park · Great Highway · Other Streets (call Recreation and Park for further details) |
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