Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to eliminate the requirement for a contractor parking plan as a condition precedent for approval of excavation permits for major work that is 30 consecutive calendar days or longer and as a condition precedent of specified temporary street space occupancy permits for construction work, as well as the associated parking plan notice requirement and the parking plan review and inspection fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance (File No. 250893), sponsored by Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mahmood, amends the Public Works Code to eliminate the requirement for contractor parking plans, associated public notice, and fees for certain permits. This applies to excavation permits for major work lasting 30 consecutive calendar days or longer, and to temporary street space occupancy permits for construction work in specific districts (residential, Urban Mixed Use, PDR-1-D, PDR-1-G, and Neighborhood Commercial districts) that impact more than one on-street parking space for three months or longer. Eliminated fees include administrative fees (e.g., $138 or $135 per permit) and inspection fees (e.g., $339 or $446 per permit) related to these plans. This initiative is part of the City's "PermitSF" effort to streamline permitting, reduce costs, and facilitate economic and housing development. The Planning Department affirmed its compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Residents will no longer receive courtesy notices about contractor parking impacts for long-term street work, potentially leading to less immediate awareness of parking disruptions and construction activities in their neighborhoods, but aims to accelerate construction projects and housing development citywide.

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