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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAPTER 2A: EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CHAPTER 2B: ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS)
CHAPTER 3: BUDGET PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 4: CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
SEC. 4.1. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; ADMINISTRATION AND PROTECTION.
SEC. 4.1-2. CITY HALL SHORT TERM LICENSE, FILMING, AND TOUR FEES; LISTED CATERERS.
SEC. 4.1-3. ALL-GENDER TOILET FACILITIES IN BUILDINGS ON CITY-OWNED OR LEASED LAND.
SEC. 4.1-4. BABY DIAPER- CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN BUILDINGS ON CITY-OWNED OR CITY- OCCUPIED LAND.
SEC. 4.2. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES.
SEC. 4.3. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - CITY HALL.
SEC. 4.4. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - EXCEPTIONS.
SEC. 4.5. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.
SEC. 4.6. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - APPLICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS; MAINTENANCE IN SANITARY CONDITION.
SEC. 4.7. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - INSURANCE AGAINST CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES.
SEC. 4.8. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - DURATION OF INSTALLATION AGREEMENT; REVOCATION OF AGREEMENT.
SEC. 4.9. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR INSTALLATION AT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL.
SEC. 4.9-1. NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS FOR VENDING MACHINES; NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FOOD SERVED AT CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS; RECOMMENDED NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS ON CITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 4.10. USE OF CITY SEAL ON CITY-OWNED PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES; COLOR.
SEC. 4.10-1. CITY-OWNED AND LEASED VEHICLES; FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
SEC. 4.10-2. TELEMATIC VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEMS.
SEC. 4.11. USE OF CITY-OWNED VEHICLES.
SEC. 4.12. AUTOMOBILE POOL.
SEC. 4.13. AUTOMOBILE SELF-INSURANCE.
SEC. 4.14. RESTRICTION ON USE OF POLLUTING EQUIPMENT.
SEC. 4.15-1. AUTHORIZING CONDUCT OF STORE IN LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL.
SEC. 4.18. LENDERS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY FOR USE ON A TRIAL BASIS REQUIRED TO SAVE HARMLESS THE CITY, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR LOSS OR INJURY TO PROPERTY - APPROVAL OF PURCHASER OF SUPPLIES.
SEC. 4.19. USE OF CITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 4.20. TOBACCO PRODUCT AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ADVERTISING PROHIBITION.
SEC. 4.20-1. GENERAL ADVERTISING - PROHIBITION ON THE EXTERIOR OF CITY BUILDINGS AND ON STREET FURNITURE.
SEC. 4.21. NAMING THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM FOR BILL GRAHAM.
SEC. 4.22. NAMING THE HALL OF JUSTICE FOR THOMAS J. CAHILL.
SEC. 4.23. RENTAL DEPOSITS; BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND MOSCONE CENTER CONVENTION CENTER.
SEC. 4.24. PARKING FEE FOR CITY PARKING FACILITIES.
SEC. 4.25. NAMING THE CITY-OWNED STADIUM AT CANDLESTICK POINT.
SEC. 4.26. ANNUAL REPORT OF REVENUE RECOVERY FOR DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 4.27. POLICY OF PROMOTING REPRESENTATIONS OF WOMEN ON CITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 4.28. NAMING THE CITY HALL PRESS ROOM FOR BARBARA A. TAYLOR.
SEC. 4.29. NAMING THE SECOND-FLOOR ROTUNDA IN CITY HALL FOR BUCK DELVENTHAL.
SEC. 4.30. NAMING THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1321 MISSION STREET FOR MARGOT ANTONETTY.
CHAPTER 5: COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 7: DISASTER COUNCIL
CHAPTER 8: DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER 9A: FARMERS' MARKET
CHAPTER 9B: FLEA MARKET
CHAPTER 10: FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS
CHAPTER 10A: [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]*
CHAPTER 10B: SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
CHAPTER 10C: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 10E: PLANNING MONITORING
CHAPTER 10F: 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE
CHAPTER 10G: BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES
CHAPTER 10H: RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CHAPTER 11: FRANCHISES
CHAPTER 12: HOUSING AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 12A: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 12D: MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
CHAPTER 12E: BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 12F: IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN IRELAND
CHAPTER 12G: PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY RECIPIENTS OF CITY CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS
CHAPTER 12H: IMMIGRATION STATUS
CHAPTER 12I: CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
CHAPTER 12J: CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 12L: PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 12M: PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION*
CHAPTER 12N: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES SENSITIVITY TRAINING
CHAPTER 12S: WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 12Y: SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 13: JAILS AND PRISONERS
CHAPTER 14A: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 14B: LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 14C: [EXPIRED]
CHAPTER 15: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
CHAPTER 16: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
CHAPTER 18: PAYROLL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 19. PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 19A: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 19B: ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 20: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 21: ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 21A: HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 21B: CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG OVERDOSES AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, INTEGRATED HEALTH NEEDS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY HIRING
CHAPTER 21D: FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND JAILS OPERATED BY THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 21E: GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS
CHAPTER 21F: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
CHAPTER 21G: GRANTS
CHAPTER 21H: PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
CHAPTER 22: RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22A: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 22B: TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22C: PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
CHAPTER 22D: OPEN DATA POLICY
CHAPTER 22E: CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22G: OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 22H: DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)
CHAPTER 22I: OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
CHAPTER 22J: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
CHAPTER 23: REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
CHAPTER 23A: SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 24: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHAPTER 24A: ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
CHAPTER 24B: RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
CHAPTER 25: STREET LIGHTING
CHAPTER 26. [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 27: HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 28: ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 29: FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
CHAPTER 29A: APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303(q) CRITERIA
CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS
CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES
CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*
CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
CHAPTER 37B: MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS
CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
CHAPTER 41E. RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 41F: TOURIST HOTEL CONVERSION*
CHAPTER 41G: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER 42: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 43: MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
CHAPTER 44: ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 45: JURY FEES
CHAPTER 47: PREFERENCE IN CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 48: RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
CHAPTER 49: SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 49A: RESIDENTIAL TENANT COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 49B: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS: LOCK REPLACEMENTS BY LANDLORD WHEN TENANTS VACATE
CHAPTER 50: NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 51: VOLUNTARY ARTS CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 52: SAN FRANCISCO CARBON MITIGATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 53: URBAN AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 53A: URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONES ACT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 54: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION
CHAPTER 56: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 57: FILM COMMISSION
CHAPTER 58: RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN CIVIL MATTERS
CHAPTER 58A: RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 59: HEALTHY FOOD RETAILER ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 59A: FOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY REPORTS
CHAPTER 60: ASSISTED HOUSING PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 61: WATERFRONT LAND USE
CHAPTER 62: DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
CHAPTER 63: WATER EFFICIENT IRRIGATION ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 64: CITY EMPLOYEE AND CITY CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 65: RENT REDUCTION AND RELOCATION PLAN FOR TENANTS INCONVENIENCED BY SEISMIC WORK PERFORMED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 14 AND 15 OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 65A: COMPENSATION, OR SUBSTITUTE HOUSING SERVICE, FOR TENANTS AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY SEVERANCE OF SPECIFIED HOUSING SERVICES DURING MANDATORY SEISMIC WORK REQUIRED BY BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 34B
CHAPTER 66: SEISMIC SAFETY RETROFIT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 67: THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNSHINE ORDINANCE OF 1999
CHAPTER 67A: CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND SIMILAR SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
CHAPTER 67B: PARENTAL LEAVE AND TELECONFERENCING
CHAPTER 68: CULTURAL EQUITY ENDOWMENT FUND
CHAPTER 69: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 70: IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 71: MILLS ACT CONTRACT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 72: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR LEAD HAZARD REMEDIATION
CHAPTER 74: RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 77: BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION APPEALS
CHAPTER 78: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM
CHAPTER 79: PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS
CHAPTER 79A: ADDITIONAL PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS
CHAPTER 80: ANTI-BLIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 80A: ORDERS TO VACATE DUE TO HAZARDOUS HOUSING CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 82: LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 83: FIRST SOURCE HIRING PROGRAM
CHAPTER 84: SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTIAL RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS DISQUALIFIED FROM FEDERAL RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS BY THE FEDERAL QUALITY HOUSING AND WORK RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1998 (QHWRA)
CHAPTER 85: THE HOUSING INNOVATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 86: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION
CHAPTER 87: FAIR HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 88: PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF 1999
CHAPTER 89: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 90: ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 90A: PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC AND CULTURE
CHAPTER 91: LANGUAGE ACCESS
CHAPTER 92: REAL ESTATE LOAN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
CHAPTER 93: PREGNANCY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 93A: SAN FRANCISCO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS POLICY
CHAPTER 94: THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA PROGRAM
CHAPTER 94A: THE SAN FRANCISCO SHARED SPACES PROGRAM
CHAPTER 94B: ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
CHAPTER 94D: GREATER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT MASTER PERMITTING FOR ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 95: IDENTIFICATION CARDS
CHAPTER 96: COORDINATION BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 96A: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 96B: POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA OFFENSES THE LOWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITY
CHAPTER 96C: POLICE INTERROGATION OF YOUTH - JEFF ADACHI YOUTH RIGHTS ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 96D: PRESENTATION OF YOUTH CASES
CHAPTER 96E [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATA REPORTING]*
CHAPTER 96F: COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS
CHAPTER 96G: LIMITS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT USE AND STORAGE OF DNA PROFILES
CHAPTER 96H: LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT POLICIES
CHAPTER 96I: POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 96J: PROTECTING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 97: HEALTHCARE IMPACT REPORTS
CHAPTER 98: THE BETTER STREETS POLICY
CHAPTER 99: PUBLIC POWER IN NEW CITY DEVELOPMENTS
CHAPTER 100: PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
CHAPTER 101: RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES BY OR FOR THE CITY
CHAPTER 102: OUR CHILDREN, OUR FAMILIES COUNCIL
CHAPTER 103: NON-COOPERATION WITH IDENTITY-BASED REGISTRY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 104: COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY DATA
CHAPTER 105: CIGARETTE LITTER ABATEMENT FEE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 106: CITY NAVIGATION CENTERS
CHAPTER 107: CULTURAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 107A: AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107B: CASTRO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107C: AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107D: SUNSET CHINESE CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 109: PRIORITIZING 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CHAPTER 110: FORGIVABLE LOAN FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
CHAPTER 111: HOUSING REPORTS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 115: AUTOMATED POINT OF SALE STATION REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 116: COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
CHAPTER 117: COOPERATIVE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
CHAPTER 118: PLACE FOR ALL PROGRAM
CHAPTER 119: SAFE PARKING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 120: ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS
CHAPTER 121: CLOSURE OF JUVENILE HALL
CHAPTER 122: CLOSURE OF COUNTY JAIL 4
CHAPTER 123: LIBRARY LAUREATE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 123A: LIBRARY READ TO RECOVERY PROGRAM
APPENDIX: Table of Initiative Ordinances and Policy Declarations
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code
BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE
ARTICLE 1: PERMIT PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 2: LICENSE FEES
ARTICLE 3: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 4: [RESERVED]
ARTICLE 5: ELECTRICAL MUSICAL DEVICES
ARTICLE 6: COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 7: TAX ON TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS
ARTICLE 8: SUGARY DRINKS DISTRIBUTOR TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 9: TAX ON OCCUPANCY OF PARKING SPACE IN PARKING STATIONS
ARTICLE 10: UTILITY USERS TAX
ARTICLE 10B: ACCESS LINE TAX
ARTICLE 11: STADIUM OPERATOR ADMISSION TAX
ARTICLE 12: BUSINESS REGISTRATION
ARTICLE 12-A: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 12-A-1: GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 12-B: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 12B-1: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP FUND TAX OPTION
ARTICLE 12-C: REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
ARTICLE 12-D: UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
ARTICLE 13: CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERMINAL ALARM PANEL
ARTICLE 14: TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ARTICLE 15: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS PROCEDURE CODE
ARTICLE 15A: PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPING, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ("GREEN BENEFIT DISTRICTS")
ARTICLE 16: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 17: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 20: FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 21: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMERCIAL RENTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 22: PARKING STATIONS; REVENUE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 23: VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE EXPENDITURE PLAN
ARTICLE 28: HOMELESSNESS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 29: VACANCY TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 29A: EMPTY HOMES TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 30: CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
ARTICLE 32: TRAFFIC CONGESTION MITIGATION TAX
ARTICLE 33: OVERPAID EXECUTIVE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
ARTICLE 36: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 37: FAIR WAGES FOR EDUCATORS PARCEL TAX ORDINANCE
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code
San Francisco Environment Code
ENVIRONMENT CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE ENVIRONMENT CODE
CHAPTER 1: PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY STATEMENT
CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 3: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 4: HEALTHY AIR AND CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 5: RESOURCE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 7: MUNICIPAL GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS*
CHAPTER 8: TROPICAL HARDWOOD AND VIRGIN REDWOOD BAN
CHAPTER 9: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PLANS
CHAPTER 10: TRANSPORTATION OF AGGREGATE MATERIALS
CHAPTER 11: CELL PHONE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 12: URBAN FORESTRY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 13: ARSENIC-TREATED WOOD
CHAPTER 14: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECOVERY ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 15: GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 16: FOOD SERVICE AND PACKAGING WASTE REDUCTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 17: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 18: SOLAR ENERGY INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 19: MANDATORY RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
CHAPTER 20: EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 21: CLEAN ENERGY FULL DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 22: SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL
CHAPTER 23: DRINK TAP ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 24: BOTTLED DRINKING WATER
CHAPTER 25: CLEAN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 26: BETTER ROOF REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 27: ANTIBIOTIC USE IN FOOD ANIMALS
CHAPTER 28: FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 29: ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS IMPLEMENTATION*
CHAPTER 30: RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 31: ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING IN COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES*
CHAPTER 32: MANDATORY EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Fire Code
San Francisco Health Code
HEALTH CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE HEALTH CODE
ARTICLE 1: ANIMALS
ARTICLE 1A: ANIMAL SACRIFICE
ARTICLE 1B: PERFORMANCE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT
ARTICLE 1C: SALE OF ANIMALS
ARTICLE 1D: ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 2: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
ARTICLE 3: HOSPITALS
ARTICLE 4: DECEASED PERSONS
ARTICLE 5: PUBLIC HEALTH - GENERAL
ARTICLE 6: GARBAGE AND REFUSE
ARTICLE 7: LAUNDRIES
ARTICLE 8: FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 8A: CANNABIS CONSUMPTION PERMITS
ARTICLE 9: DAIRY AND MILK CODE
ARTICLE 10: MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 11: NUISANCES
ARTICLE 11A: BED BUG INFESTATION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING
ARTICLE 11B: HEALTHY BUILDINGS
ARTICLE 12: SANITATION - GENERAL
ARTICLE 12A: BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ARTICLE 12B: SOIL BORING AND WELL REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 12C: ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NON-POTABLE APPLICATIONS
ARTICLE 14: AMBULANCES AND ROUTINE MEDICAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES
ARTICLE 15: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
ARTICLE 16: REGULATING THE USE OF 'ECONOMIC POISONS'
ARTICLE 17: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
ARTICLE 18: PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS TO VIOLATORS
ARTICLE 19: SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
ARTICLE 19A: REGULATING SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19B: REGULATING SMOKING IN SHARED OFFICE WORKPLACE [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19C: REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND IN HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19D: PROHIBITING CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
ARTICLE 19E: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND CERTAIN SPORTS ARENAS [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19F: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ENCLOSED AREAS, CERTAIN UNENCLOSED AREAS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS
ARTICLE 19G: ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
ARTICLE 19H: PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF TOBACCO
ARTICLE 19I: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FARMERS' MARKETS
ARTICLE 19J: PROHIBITING PHARMACIES FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 19K: PROHIBITING SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
ARTICLE 19L: PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN OUTDOOR EVENTS
ARTICLE 19M: DISCLOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL TENANTS OF WHETHER A UNIT IS SMOKE FREE OR SMOKING OPTIONAL, AND INFORMING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE SMOKING IS OPTIONAL
ARTICLE 19N: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND USE
ARTICLE 19O: [SMOKELESS TOBACCO - USE PROHIBITED AT ATHLETIC VENUES]
ARTICLE 19P: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS AGED 18, 19, OR 20
ARTICLE 19Q: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 19R: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES LACKING FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PREMARKET APPROVAL
ARTICLE 19S: PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN SAN FRANCISCO
ARTICLE 20: ALKYL NITRITES
ARTICLE 21: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ARTICLE 21A: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ARTICLE 22: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 22A: ANALYZING SOILS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
ARTICLE 22B: CONSTRUCTION DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 23: VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL WORKER SAFETY
ARTICLE 24: CHLOROFLUOROCARBON RECOVERY AND RECYCLING
ARTICLE 25: MEDICAL WASTE GENERATOR REGISTRATION, PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND FEES
ARTICLE 26: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD POISONING INVESTIGATION, MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
ARTICLE 27: HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 28: MEDICAL CANNABIS USER AND PRIMARY CAREGIVER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
ARTICLE 29: LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 30: REGULATION OF DIESEL BACKUP GENERATORS
ARTICLE 31: HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD
ARTICLE 32: DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
ARTICLE 34: HEALTHY PRODUCTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 35: BIOLOGICAL AGENT DETECTORS
ARTICLE 36: CHILD COUGH AND COLD MEDICINE WARNING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 37: TRANS FAT FREE RESTAURANT PROGRAM ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 38: ENHANCED VENTILATION REQUIRED FOR URBAN INFILL SENSITIVE USE DEVELOPMENTS
ARTICLE 39: COMMERCIAL DOG WALKING
ARTICLE 40: SAFE BODY ART
ARTICLE 41: MENTAL HEALTH
ARTICLE 42: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 43: SURPLUS MEDICATION REPOSITORY AND DISTRIBUTION
ARTICLE 45: CITY-OPERATED ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
ARTICLE 46:
ARTICLE 47: ADULT SEX VENUES
ARTICLE 48: REQUIRING RETAIL PHARMACIES TO STOCK OPIOID ANTAGONISTS AND BUPRENORPHINE
ARTICLE 49: SPECIMEN TEST COLLECTION SITES
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Municipal Elections Code
San Francisco Labor and Employment Code
San Francisco Park Code
San Francisco Planning Code
San Francisco Zoning Maps
San Francisco Police Code
POLICE CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE POLICE CODE
ARTICLE 1: PUBLIC NUISANCES
ARTICLE 1.1: REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR HUMAN HABITATION
ARTICLE 1.2 DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN
ARTICLE 1.3: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RENTAL INCREASES RENT ROLLBACK BASED UPON APRIL 15, 1979, RENTAL RATES AND REFUNDING ANY RENT INCREASES
ARTICLE 1.5: DISPLAY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY CONSERVATION DECALS
ARTICLE 2: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
ARTICLE 3: GAMES OF CHANCE
ARTICLE 4: PARADES
ARTICLE 4.5: FUNERAL PROCESSION ESCORTS
ARTICLE 5: OFFENSIVE POWDERS
ARTICLE 6: FRAUD AND DECEIT
ARTICLE 7: ANIMALS AND BIRDS
ARTICLE 7.1: HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES
ARTICLE 8: MINORS
ARTICLE 9: MISCELLANEOUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 9.5: PROHIBITING OF PROFESSIONAL STRIKEBREAKERS
ARTICLE 9.6: REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ARTICLE 10: REGULATIONS FOR ADVERTISING
ARTICLE 10.1: REGULATING EXPOSURE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CARTOONS OR DRAWINGS ON NEWSRACKS
ARTICLE 10.2: REGULATION OF COMPUTER RENTAL BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 11: REGULATIONS FOR AMUSEMENTS
ARTICLE 11.1: COMMERCIAL DISPLAY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES
ARTICLE 11.2: REGULATIONS FOR ADULT THEATERS AND ADULT BOOKSTORES PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 12: REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMOBILES
ARTICLE 13: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
ARTICLE 13.1: JUNK DEALERS - PERMIT AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 13.2 BICYCLE MESSENGER BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 13.3: CAR RENTAL BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 13.4: REDUCING RENTAL-CAR BURGLARIES
ARTICLE 14: LICENSES FOR ADVERTISING
ARTICLE 15: LICENSES FOR AMUSEMENTS
ARTICLE 15.1: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 15.2: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXTENDED-HOURS PREMISES
ARTICLE 15.3: PROHIBITING NUDE PERFORMERS, WAITERS AND WAITRESSES
ARTICLE 15.4: ENCOUNTER STUDIOS
ARTICLE 15.5: NUDE MODELS IN PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
ARTICLE 15.6: ESCORT SERVICES
ARTICLE 15.7: EVENT PROMOTERS
ARTICLE 16: REGULATION OF CANNABIS
ARTICLE 17: MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 17.1: REGULATIONS FOR FORTUNETELLING; PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 18: SAN FRANCISCO POLICE PISTOL RANGE
ARTICLE 19: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
ARTICLE 20: REPRODUCING AND FURNISHING REPORTS
ARTICLE 21: BAN ON PUBLIC USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 22: CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HEALTH CODE AND POLICE CODE
ARTICLE 23: REGULATIONS FOR PORT AREA*
ARTICLE 24: REGULATING STREET ARTISTS*
ARTICLE 25: REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICES*
ARTICLE 26: REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC BATH HOUSES
ARTICLE 27: REGULATIONS FOR MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS
ARTICLE 28: REGULATIONS FOR PAWNBROKERS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 29: REGULATION OF NOISE
ARTICLE 30: PERMITS FOR TOW CAR DRIVERS
ARTICLE 30.1: PERMITS FOR TOW CAR FIRMS
ARTICLE 31: REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY HELIPORTS AND PERMIT PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 32: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING BINGO GAMES
ARTICLE 32A: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING POKER GAMES
ARTICLE 33: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PLACE OF BIRTH, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, CREED, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, WEIGHT, OR HEIGHT
ARTICLE 33B: PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE
ARTICLE 33K: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 33L: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 33M: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 34: REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 35: FIREARM STRICT LIABILITY ACT
ARTICLE 36: PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG, OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UPON PUBLIC PREMISES SELLING OR SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 36A: [SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION; POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS]
ARTICLE 36B: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 36C: PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS AT PUBLIC GATHERINGS
ARTICLE 36D: GUN VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS
ARTICLE 37: POLICE EMERGENCY ALARM ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 38: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AIDS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 39: PEDICABS
ARTICLE 41: PROHIBITING THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF REPLICA HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES
ARTICLE 42: SALE AND DISPLAY OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS AND MARKER PENS
ARTICLE 42A: COLOR TIRES
ARTICLE 42B: MERCURY THERMOMETERS
ARTICLE 42D: SALE AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID
ARTICLE 43: ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 44: CLOSED CAPTIONS ACTIVATION REQUIREMENT ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 45: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 46: PROHIBITING SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT IN PLACES TO WHICH MINORS HAVE NO ACCESS
ARTICLE 47: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
ARTICLE 48: LASER POINTERS
ARTICLE 49: PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING DECISIONS
ARTICLE 50: CRIMINAL HISTORY IN ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
ARTICLE 51: STORMWATER FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE
ARTICLE 52: OCCUPANT'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE A COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER
ARTICLE 53: REGULATION OF THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
ARTICLE 55: ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 56: VEHICLE SIDESHOWS
ARTICLE 57: SUPERMARKET CLOSURE ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 58: TENDERLOIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PILOT PROGRAM
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Port Code
San Francisco Public Works Code
PUBLIC WORKS CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CODE
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 2: PUBLIC CONTRACT PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 2.1: PERMIT FEES AND OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENTS
ARTICLE 2.3: HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD
ARTICLE 2.4: EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ARTICLE 3: REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO WORKING CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 4: SEWERS
ARTICLE 4.1: INDUSTRIAL WASTE
ARTICLE 4.2. SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 4.3: SEWERS
ARTICLE 5: STREET FLOWER MARKETS
ARTICLE 5.1: ANTI-LITTER RECEPTACLES
ARTICLE 5.2: TABLES AND CHAIRS IN PUBLIC SIDEWALK OR ROADWAY AREAS
ARTICLE 5.3: DISPLAY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OR NONFOOD MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 5.4: REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS
ARTICLE 5.5: DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SAMPLE MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 5.6: POSTING OF SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED LAMP POSTS OR UTILITY POLES
ARTICLE 5.7: HANDBILL DISTRIBUTION ON PRIVATE PREMISES; DISPLAY OF BANNERS
ARTICLE 5.8: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES CONCERNING PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
ARTICLE 5.9: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR VENDORS
ARTICLE 6: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 6.1: IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE CODE
ARTICLE 7: MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 9: UNACCEPTED STREETS
ARTICLE 11: SPUR TRACKS
ARTICLE 13: ENGINEERING INSPECTION
ARTICLE 14: UNDERGROUND PIPES, WIRES AND CONDUITS
ARTICLE 15: MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE 16: URBAN FORESTRY ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 16.1: TREE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ARTICLE 17: CONTROL OF DUMPS DISPOSING OF MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
ARTICLE 18: UTILITY FACILITIES
ARTICLE 19: PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 20: PROHIBITED BICYCLE ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS
ARTICLE 21: RESTRICTION OF USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR SOIL COMPACTION AND DUST CONTROL ACTIVITIES
ARTICLE 22: RECLAIMED WATER USE
ARTICLE 23: GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT
ARTICLE 24: SHOPPING CARTS
ARTICLE 25: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 26*: ILLEGAL DUMPING
ARTICLE 27: SURFACE-MOUNTED FACILITIES
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Subdivision Code
San Francisco Transportation Code
Comprehensive Ordinance List
San Francisco Building Inspection Commission (BIC) Codes
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SEC. 4.9-1. NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS FOR VENDING MACHINES; NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FOOD SERVED AT CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS; RECOMMENDED NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS ON CITY PROPERTY.
   (a)   Findings.
      (1)   Healthy eating is a key factor in reducing obesity, which is often a cause of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other serious and life-threatening diseases. More generally, consumption of unhealthy food and beverages contributes to the development of many ailments and debilitating diseases, which increases human suffering and decreases the quality of life, while driving health care costs up.
      (2)   The City is committed to promoting access to healthy, nutritious food and beverages.
      (3)   Positive changes in the nutritional quality of food and beverages sold on City property and served by the City can help people make healthier eating and drinking choices.
      (4)   As of fiscal year 2013-14, approximately 28,000 people were employed by the City and worked on City property. Giving City employees access to healthier foods in the workplace helps reduce the impact of diet-related disease, supports a healthier and more productive workforce, and reduces the City's health care expenses. Providing access to healthier food options for members of the public when they visit City property also promotes public health.
   (b)   Definitions. The terms used in this Section 4.9-1 shall have the meanings set forth below:
      “City” means the City and County of San Francisco.
      “Contract” means any agreement between the City and a Person to provide or procure labor, materials, equipment, supplies, goods, or services to, for, or on behalf of the City that authorizes the use, installation and/or operation of one or more Vending Machines on City property for a price to be paid out of monies deposited in the City Treasury or out of trust monies under the control of or collected by the City, but excluding agreements for a cumulative amount of $5,000 or less per Contractor in each fiscal year.
      “Contractor” means a Person who enters into a Contract or Property Contract with the City that is subject to this Section 4.9-1.
      “Meal” means a “prepared food,” as that term is defined in Section 1602(l) of the Environment Code, that is represented as or in a form commonly understood to be a breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
      “Person” means any natural person, corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, association, joint venture, limited liability corporation, or other legal entity.
      “Prepackaged Food” has the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 113876, as amended.
      “Property Contract” means a written agreement, including leases and permits, for the use of any City-owned real property, for a period exceeding 30 days, including month-to-month permits, that authorizes the use, installation and/or operation of one or more Vending Machines on City property. “Property Contract” does not include an agreement for the City to use or occupy real property owned by others (i.e., City-as-tenant or City-as-permittee).
      “Restaurant” has the meaning set forth in Section 451(s) of the Health Code.
      “Serving” has the meaning set forth in Section 101.9(b)(1) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.
      “Vending Machine” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(a) of the Administrative Code.
   (c)   Nutritional Standards and Calorie Labeling for Prepackaged Foods and Beverages Sold in Vending Machines on City Property.
      (1)   Except as stated in subsections, (c)(2) and (c)(6), Prepackaged Foods sold in Vending Machines located on City Property shall meet the nutritional standards set forth below:
         (A)   Calories: No more than 200 calories per Serving.
         (B)   Total Fat: No more than 35% of calories from fat.
         (C)   Saturated Fat: No more than one gram of saturated fat per Serving.
         (D)   Trans Fat: No trans fat and no partially hydrogenated oil on the ingredients list.
         (E)   Sugar: No more than 35% of weight from total sugars.
         (F)   Sodium: No more than 240 milligrams of sodium per Serving.
         (G)   Candy: No candy except for sugar-free mints and gum.
         (H)   Chips: No chips except for baked chips and pretzels.
      (2)   The following Prepackaged Foods sold in Vending Machines on City property are exempt from the nutritional standards set forth in subsection (c)(1):
         (A)   Fruits and vegetables with no added salt, sugar, or fat.
         (B)   Nuts and seeds, including peanut butters and other nut butters, provided that a Serving of nuts or seeds does not exceed 1.5 ounces.
         (C)   Plant based spreads, including but not limited to hummus, guacamole, and pesto dip.
         (D)   Low-fat, reduced fat, or fat-free cheeses, including light cream cheese. For purposes of this Section 4.9-1, "low-fat," "reduced fat," and "fat free" have the meanings set forth in Section 101.62 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.
      (3)   Except as stated in subsection (c)(6), beverages sold in Vending Machines located on City Property shall meet the nutritional standards set forth below:
         (A)   Sugar content: Not a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage, as that term is defined in Administrative Code Section 101.2.
         (B)   Fruit Juice: 100% juice with no added sugars or sweeteners; no more than 230 milligrams of sodium per Serving; and no more than 120 calories per eight fluid ounces.
         (C)   Milk: Low fat (1%) or fat-free (skim).
         (D)   Beverages labeled as "diet" or sweetened with artificial sweeteners (e.g. aspartame, saccharin, sucralose): No more than 25% of beverages sold/offered in the Vending Machine may be labeled as "diet" or sweetened with artificial sweeteners.
      (4)   Except as stated in subsection (c)(6), beginning December 1, 2016, all Vending Machines located on City property shall comply with the calorie labeling requirements of 21 U.S.C. Section 403(q)(5)(H)(viii), as amended from time to time, and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
      (5)   Contracts and Property Contracts.
         (A)   City departments other than the Department of Emergency Management shall include in all Contracts and Property Contracts a provision requiring compliance with subsection (c) of this Section 4.9-1, and failure to comply shall constitute a material breach.
         (B)   The provisions of subsection (c) are intended to have prospective effect only and shall apply only to Contracts and Property Contracts entered into, or extended or renewed, on or after the effective date of this Section, provided that Contracts or Property Contracts entered into after the effective date shall also be exempted if the bid package or requests for proposals for the contract were advertised and made available to the public without these requirements prior to the effective date. Subsection (c) of this Section 4.9-1 shall not be interpreted to impair the obligations of any Contract or Property Contract existing on the effective date of this Section.
      (6)   The nutrition standards and calorie labeling requirement set forth in subsection (c) shall not apply to Vending Machines located on property occupied exclusively by the Department of Emergency Management.
      (7)   Enforcement. Any violation of subsection (c) of this Section 4.9-1 shall be deemed a material breach of the Contract or Property Contract, and the City may pursue all rights or remedies available to the City under the Contract or Property Contract, including but not limited to the right to terminate the Contract or the Property Contract and the right to require the removal of the Vending Machine.
   (d)   Nutritional Guidelines for Food and Beverages Purchased with City Funds and Served at City Events and Meetings.
      (1)   For purposes of this subsection (d), a "City Meeting" or "City-Sponsored Event" means a meeting or event that is convened, hosted or organized by the City, regardless of whether the meeting or event occurs on City property or whether the attendees are limited to City officials or staff.
      (2)   City departments shall use their best efforts to ensure that all Prepackaged Foods and beverages that are (A) served at City Meetings or City-Sponsored Events and (B) purchased using City funds meet the nutritional standards set forth in subsection (c) of this Section 4.9-1.
      (3)   City departments shall use their best efforts to adhere to the following recommended nutritional guidelines for food and/or beverages that are (A) served at City Meetings or City-Sponsored Events and (B) purchased using City funds:
         (A)   If beverages are served, water should be made available and accessible to all participants.
         (B)   Food items should be served in smaller portions, where possible.
         (C)   Vegetarian or vegan options should be offered, where possible.
         (D)   Healthy food items should be served, such as the following:
            (i)   Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat and low calorie foods, including low fat dairy, and lean meats.
            (ii)   Protein sources and lower fat versions of condiments (e.g., salad dressings, mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream dips).
            (iii)   Minimally processed foods that are made or produced without added sugar and are "low sodium" as that term is defined in Section 101.61(b)(4) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.
            (iv)   Foods that are prepared by healthy cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, poaching, steaming, or stir frying instead of pan frying or deep fat frying to minimize the amount of fat added to the foods prepared.
            (v)   Foods that contain less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per Serving.
   (e)   Recommended Nutritional Guidelines for Food and Beverages Served by Restaurants Located on City Property.
      (1)   Restaurants located on City property that offer for sale Prepackaged Foods and/or beverages are encouraged to meet the nutritional standards set forth in subsection (c) of this Section 4.9-1. If there is a Vending Machine located within the Restaurant, the nutritional requirements of subsection (c) shall apply to the Vending Machine.
      (2)   Restaurants located on City property are encouraged to ensure that at least 25% of Meals offered on the menu meet the nutritional guidelines set forth below:
         (A)   Calories: no more than 700 calories per Meal.
         (B)   Total Fat: No more than 35% of calories per Meal should be from fat.
         (C)   Saturated Fat: No more than five grams of saturated fat per Meal.
         (D)   Trans Fat: No more than 0.5 grams of trans fats per Meal and no "partially hydrogenated oil" on the ingredients list.
         (E)   Cholesterol: No more than 105 milligrams of cholesterol per Meal.
         (F)   Sugar: No more than 35% of total calories per Meal from sugar.
         (G)   Sodium: No more than 800 milligrams of sodium per Meal.
         (H)   Vegetables and Fruits: At least two Servings (1-1.5 cups) of vegetables and/or fruits per Meal.
   (f)   Administrative Regulations. The City Administrator, or at the City Administrator's discretion, the Purchaser, may adopt rules, regulations, or guidelines for the implementation of this Section 4.9-1.
   (g)   Recommended Updates to Nutrition Standards and Guidelines. The Board of Supervisors recognizes that dietary guidelines evolve over time to address pressing public health concerns and the nutrition needs of specific populations and to conform to advances in scientific and medical knowledge. Where the Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Health Service System, concludes that the nutrition standards and guidelines set forth in this Section 4.9-1 should be updated to reflect new research in the field of nutrition and health, it shall submit to the Board of Supervisors a report that describes the recommended changes and sets forth the evidence in support of those recommendations.
(Added by Ord. 91-16 , File No. 160025, App. 5/27/2016, Eff. 6/26/2016)
SEC. 4.10. USE OF CITY SEAL ON CITY-OWNED PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES; COLOR.
   Required. Every passenger automobile, title to which is vested in the City and County, shall have imprinted in a conspicuous place upon its side in appropriate colors and lettering, not less than six inches in diameter, a replica of the corporate seal of the City and County. Passenger automobiles shall be uniform in color, as determined by the Purchaser of Supplies with the approval of the Director of Administrative Services.
   Imprinting Seal On New Automobiles. When any passenger automobile is purchased or acquired for the use of any department of the government of the City and County, the same shall be delivered to the Purchaser of Supplies at such place as may be designated by the Purchaser and it shall be the duty of the Purchaser to have imprinted on the automobile in a conspicuous place on its side in appropriate colors and lettering, not less than six inches in diameter, a replica of the corporate seal of the City and County. The Purchaser of Supplies shall not deliver to any department or official any City-owned passenger automobile until the replica of the corporate seal of the City and County is imprinted thereon.
   Exceptions. The Director of Administrative Services shall have the authority to exempt any auto- mobile from the provisions of this Section; provided, however, that the Director of Administrative Services shall not exempt any automobile from the necessity of having a seal affixed thereon, unless the automobile is used for special investigation and inspection work by the Police and Fire Departments or any other department that might require the use of an automobile without a seal for such purpose.
(Amended by Ord. 497-77, App. 11/4/77; Ord. 278-96, App. 7/3/96)
SEC. 4.10-1. CITY-OWNED AND LEASED VEHICLES; FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
   (a)   All general purpose vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the City and previously assigned to, or placed under the jurisdiction of, any officer or department of the City are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction of the City Administrator. General purpose vehicles acquired after May 18, 2003 shall also be placed under the jurisdiction of the City Administrator.
   (b)   The City Administrator shall have primary authority over vehicles now or hereafter placed under his or her jurisdiction, but may assign these vehicles for use by City officers and departments. The City Administrator may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this vehicle fleet management program, including rules covering: terms, conditions, usage, and fees for assignment of vehicles by the City Administrator to individual City officers and departments; vehicle maintenance programs; training, in coordination with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, for drivetrain maintenance on Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Zero Emissions Vehicles as defined by Environment Code Section 403; and vehicle replacement plans, provided that the City Administrator shall not approve the purchase of any motor vehicle that does not comply with Environment Code Section 404. Fees charged for the assignment of vehicles shall be set by the City Administrator in consultation with the Controller, and the fees shall be used to pay for acquisition and replacement of vehicles, maintenance and repair, and other costs of administering the program. The City Administrator may make appropriate provision for vehicles previously acquired using special, dedicated or otherwise restricted funds.
   (c)   By December 31, 2022, all light duty vehicles in the City fleet must be Zero Emission Vehicles in compliance with Environment Code Section 404, unless there is a waiver, exemption, or applicable exception, detailed in Environment Code Chapter 4.
   (d)   By July 1, 2017, the City Administrator shall develop policies to require City departments acquiring light-duty passenger vehicles that will be regularly stationed on non-City-owned property to acquire the vehicles from other City departments.
   (e)   (1)   At least five days prior to renting or leasing any vehicle or vehicles for a period of more than 30 days, the department seeking to rent or lease the vehicle or vehicles shall report the following information to the City Administrator: the number of vehicles the department intends to rent or lease; the length of the rental or lease for each vehicle; the make, model, and year of each vehicle; the cost of each rental or lease, including both the rate calculated on a daily basis and the overall cost for the entire rental or lease period; and the anticipated use of the vehicle or vehicles. If the department does not have access to all the information required by this subsection (e)(1) five days prior to renting or leasing, the department shall report all available information in its possession at that time.
      (2)   If a department determines that it is necessary to immediately rent or lease one or more vehicles for a period of more than 30 days to address an emergency, the department is not required to submit a report by the deadline in subsection (e)(1); provided that the department shall report the information required by subsection (e)(1) to the City Administrator within 15 days after renting or leasing the vehicle(s) with a written explanation of the emergency circumstances.
   (f)   Each department that has rented one or more vehicles for a period of more than 30 days during the preceding year (measured from April 1 through March 31) shall submit an annual report to the City Administrator and the Board of Supervisors by May 1 including (1) for the 12 months ending March 31: the number of vehicles the department rented or leased for a period of more than 30 days during the reporting period, the length of each such rental or lease, the make, model, and year of each vehicle, the use of the vehicle, and the cost of each rental or lease, including both the rate calculated on a daily basis and the overall cost for the entire rental or lease period; and (2) the amount of the department’s anticipated spending to rent or lease vehicles in the next fiscal year.
   (g)   The City Administrator may request, based on information provided under Section 4.10-2 or for any other reason, that a department using any vehicle owned, leased, or rented by the City return the vehicle to the City Administrator to inspect or provide maintenance on the vehicle to the extent authorized by the City’s contract for rented or leased vehicles. Departments shall provide vehicles to the City Administrator for inspection or maintenance within five business days of receiving a written request.
(Added by Ord. 69-03, File No. 030315, App. 4/18/2003; amended by Ord. 278-10, File No. 101009, 11/18/2010; Ord. 116-15 , File No. 140950, App. 7/15/2015, Eff. 8/14/2015; Ord. 115-17, File No. 170210, App. 6/2/2017, Eff. 7/2/2017; Ord. 225-20, File No. 201062, App. 11/6/2020, Eff. 12/7/2020)
(Former Sec. 4.10-1 added by Ord. 497-77, App. 11/4/77; amended by Ord. 278-96, App. 7/3/96; repealed by Ord. 60-03)
SEC. 4.10-2. TELEMATIC VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEMS.
   (a)   Definitions. For purposes of this Section 4.10-2, the following terms have the following meanings:
      Motor Vehicle has the meaning set forth in Division 1 of the California Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time.
      Telematic Vehicle Tracking System means a system that combines the use of automatic vehicle location equipment in individual vehicles with software that monitors in real time the location, movements, and status of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles to provide a comprehensive picture of vehicle locations and usage.
   (b)   Equipping Motor Vehicles With Telematic Vehicle Tracking Systems.
      (1)   Except as provided in subsection 4.10-2(b)(2), by no later than January 1, 2017, the City Administrator and each department head or other City official with jurisdiction over motor vehicles shall cause those vehicles to be equipped with telematic vehicle tracking systems. The City Administrator, department head or other City official having jurisdiction shall prepare a notice that telematic vehicle tracking systems have been installed in the vehicles and shall disseminate that notice to affected employees at the same time the systems are installed.
      (2)   For vehicles used by the Police Department, the Sheriff’s Department, the Adult Probation Department, or the Juvenile Probation Department for law enforcement purposes, or used by the District Attorney’s Office or the City Attorney’s Office for investigations, the deadlines set forth in subsection(b)(1) for equipping vehicles and providing notice shall be June 30, 2020.
   (c)   Monitoring and Data.
      (1)   Monitoring and Analysis by Departments. The City Administrator and each department head or other City official shall monitor the use of the motor vehicles over which the City Administrator or other official has jurisdiction, using telematic vehicle tracking systems. Each such official shall use that information to monitor and analyze subjects such as vehicle cost efficiency, speeding, use optimization, collisions, and post-incident investigation, and to promote other potential benefits such as increased safety, efficiency, productivity, and improved route management planning. The City Administrator shall establish and implement policies to ensure that department heads and other City officials adequately report on all vehicle performance metrics listed in this subsection (c)(1) to optimize results.
      (2)   Monthly Reporting.
         (A)   Unless excused by the City Administrator as provided in subsection (c)(2)(C), by no later than the first day of each month beginning January 1, 2021, each department head or other City official required to monitor information under subsection (c)(1) shall submit to the City Administrator data obtained from telematic vehicle tracking systems during the preceding month regarding each of the following: (i) speeding by motor vehicles in excess of the legal speed limit; (ii) the amount of time that motor vehicles spent idling; (iii) motor vehicle emissions; (iv) motor vehicle maintenance needs; (v) overall utilization of motor vehicles by the department or agency; and (vi) the assignment of take-home vehicles and incidents of non-compliance with Section 4.11. By the same deadline, each department head or other City official shall also submit to the City Administrator a report regarding each collision involving a motor vehicle under their jurisdiction during the reporting period.
         (B)   The City Administrator shall provide to each such department head or official methods to submit the information required by subsection (c)(2)(A) in electronic format, which may include providing templates to allow the department head or official to report the required information.
         (C)   The City Administrator may excuse a department or office from the monthly reporting requirement in subsection (c)(2)(A) if the City Administrator otherwise receives information required by that subsection from the department or office more frequently than once a month.
      (3)   Annual Reporting.
         (A)   Each department head or other City official with jurisdiction over motor vehicles shall submit a report with aggregate telematic data for those vehicles, including but not limited to the information described in subsection (c)(2), to the City Administrator by April 1 each year. The report shall include data for the current fiscal year, and shall include data for the preceding five years or for the period since the telematic equipment was initially installed in the department’s vehicles, whichever is shorter.
         (B)   By May 1 of each year, the City Administrator shall submit to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors a report on aggregate motor vehicle use to promote efficient and safe operation of the City’s motor vehicle fleet. The City Administrator’s report shall include, but need not be limited to, information for each City department with jurisdiction over motor vehicles regarding speeding in excess of the legal speed limit; the amount of time that motor vehicles spent idling; emissions; maintenance; collisions; overall utilization of motor vehicles; the assignment of take-home vehicles and incidents of non-compliance with Section 4.11; correction plans implemented under subsection (d); and the implementation of those plans. In the City Administrator’s discretion, the report may cover the period of either the preceding 12 months or the current fiscal year to date. The report shall also include comparative data for each department covering the previous five years or the period since the telematics equipment was initially installed in the Department’s vehicles, whichever is shorter. The City Administrator’s report may include recommendations for future amendments to this Chapter 4 to improve the safety and efficiency of the City’s use of vehicles.
   (d)   Correction Plans. Within 60 days of the effective date of the ordinance in Board File No. 201062 adopting this subsection (d), each department with jurisdiction over motor vehicles shall develop and submit to the City Administrator a correction plan to implement the principles of the City’s Vision Zero strategy to reduce speeding, idling, and collisions in motor vehicles used by the department. Based on information received by the City Administrator under subsection (c), the City Administrator may require a department to report on the implementation of the correction plan within 60 days of the City Administrator’s request, or earlier if so requested by the City Administrator. Within six months after the implementation of a correction plan to the City Administrator, the department shall submit a report to the City Administrator on the department’s efficacy in the implementation of that plan, including the number of employees who have received training under the plan.
   (e)   Regulations and Guidelines. The City Administrator may, after a noticed public hearing, adopt regulations and guidelines to implement and administer this Section 4.10-2. The City Administrator’s regulations and guidelines shall include directions to City departments to provide written notification to individual employees who have engaged in driving activities that are dangerous or unreasonable, as defined in the regulations or guidelines.
   (f)   Waiver of Requirements.
      (1)   Subject to the provisions of this subsection (f), the City Administrator may waive the requirements of this Section 4.10-2, in whole or in part, upon written application by the department head or other City official with jurisdiction over motor vehicles, where the City Administrator concludes that compliance with some or all of the requirements would not be feasible or would unduly interfere with the department’s ability to discharge its official functions.
      (2)   If the City Administrator approves an application for a waiver, the City Administrator shall provide written notice of the approval to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within five business days of the approval, and the Clerk of the Board shall forward such notice to all members of the Board of Supervisors. Within 10 business days of the Clerk of the Board providing such notice to members of the Board, any member of the Board may submit to the Clerk of the Board for introduction an ordinance to approve or reject the waiver. The City Administrator, department head, or other City official having jurisdiction shall not install the telematic vehicle tracking system that is the subject of the waiver while such ordinance is pending at the Board.
      (3)   The City Administrator’s approval of an application for a waiver shall be final when either: the 10 days have passed for a member of the Board to submit an ordinance pursuant to subsection (f)(2) without any member having done so; or, if a Board member has submitted an ordinance for introduction, the Board adopts an ordinance affirming the City Administrator’s approval of the application for a waiver and such ordinance becomes effective, or 60 days have passed without the City finally enacting an ordinance reversing or modifying the City Administrator’s approval.
      (4)   Rejection of an application for a waiver shall be final when either: the City Administrator rejects the application; or, if the City Administrator has approved the application and a Board member has submitted an ordinance for introduction, the Board adopts an ordinance reversing or modifying the City Administrator’s approval of the application for a waiver.
   (g)   Applicability of Section. Consistent with the Charter and other applicable State and Federal law, this Section 4.10-2 shall not apply to the Public Utilities Commission, Airport, Port, or Municipal Transportation Agency to the extent its requirements would conflict with those laws or would otherwise interfere with the discharge of those functions placed under the direct jurisdiction of the department.
(Added by Ord. 101-16 , File No. 150682, App. 6/24/2016, Eff. 7/24/2016; amended by Ord. 119-19, File No. 170096, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. 225-20, File No. 201062, App. 11/6/2020, Eff. 12/7/2020)
SEC. 4.11. USE OF CITY-OWNED VEHICLES.
   (a)   Vehicles owned, leased or rented by the City and County and assigned to, or under the jurisdiction of, any department of the City and County, shall be used only in the discharge and transaction of municipal business. No officer, employee or authorized volunteer of the City and County shall use any such vehicle without the consent of the head of such department. The head of the department which has jurisdiction over any such vehicle may not assign any such vehicle to any individual officer or employee unless a written request justifying the need for personal assignment is made by the individual officer or employee and approved by the Director of Administrative Services.
   (b)   No vehicle owned, leased or rented by the City and County and assigned to, or under the jurisdiction of, any department of the City and County shall be used for transportation to and from an employee's place of residence except as provided below:
      (1)   The employee resides in or both resides and works outside of the City and County and is on call for work after his or her normal workday is completed and the nature of the work has required the use of a City and County vehicle after hours on at least five occasions in the preceding 12-month period; or
      (2)   The employee resides in or both resides and works outside of the City and County and must leave his or her residence prior to 8:00 a.m. on City and County business away from his or her normal place of work; or
      (3)   The employee resides in or both resides and works outside of the City and County and would return to his or her normal place of work from an appointment on City and County business after 6:00 p.m. or on a weekend; or
      (4)   The employee is a member of the San Francisco Police Department or San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, or an employee of the San Francisco Water Department, San Francisco Department of Public Works, San Francisco Department of Emergency Services, San Francisco Department of Police Accountability or San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, and has the prior written permission of the department head to use a vehicle equipped with emergency equipment for such purpose, subject to such restrictions and regulations as the Chief of Police, Sheriff, Director of Emergency Services, Director of the Department of Police Accountability or District Attorney may provide for the respective departments. The departments shall keep detailed records of all vehicles used pursuant to this paragraph; said records shall be open to inspection by the Office of the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors; and provided further that the number of vehicles so exempted shall not exceed:
 
 
San Francisco Water Department
42
San Francisco Police Department
33
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
5
San Francisco Department of Emergency Services
2
San Francisco Department of Public Works
17
San Francisco Department of Police Accountability
4
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
8
 
      (5)   The employee is a forensic pathologist employed by the Office of the Medical Examiner and has prior written permission of the Medical Examiner to use a City and County vehicle and is on call before or after normal work hours in order to respond to and investigate death scenes. The Medical Examiner shall keep detailed records of all vehicles used pursuant to this subsection; said records shall be open to inspection by the Director of Administrative Services and the Board of Supervisors; and provided further that the number of vehicles so exempted shall not exceed two vehicles; or
      (6)   The employee is a resident of the City and County of San Francisco and is driving the vehicle to and from the employee's place of residence solely for the purpose of garaging the vehicle at his or her place of residence during nonwork hours, with the approval by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services, where the head of the department which has jurisdiction over such vehicle finds that the public interest will be best served by permitting the employee to take the vehicle home, rather than require the City to garage the vehicle.
   (c)   Penalty. Any employee violating the provisions of this Section shall pay to the City and County an amount equal to three times the City and County's mileage reimbursement rate times the number of miles driven in violation thereof.
   (d)   Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, an authorized volunteer, while operating a motor vehicle owned by the City and County pursuant to authorization by the head of the department to which said vehicle is assigned or which has jurisdiction over said vehicle, shall be deemed to be an employee of the City and County solely for purposes of California Vehicle Code Section 17001 and Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California, and for no other purpose; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to permit the authorization to operate a motor vehicle owned, leased or rented by the City and County contrary to the provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
(Amended by Ord. 562-79, App. 11/16/79; Ord. 358-93, App. 11/15/93; Ord. 278-96, App. 7/3/96; Ord. 410-97, App. 10/31/97; Ord. 35-04, File No. 031934, App. 3/19/2004; Ord. 232-17, File No. 170866, App. 12/8/2017, Eff. 12/8/2017)
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