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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
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: COMMODITIES AND SERVICES RELATING TO PROJECTS ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
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
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
DIVISION I: PROTECTION OF WORKERS IN THE CITY
DIVISION II: CITY CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 102: MISCELLANEOUS PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS*
ARTICLE 103: PREVAILING WAGES
ARTICLE 104: APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 105: HOURS AND DAYS OF LABOR
ARTICLE 106: PENALTIES, FORFEITURE, AND ENFORCEMENT
ARTICLE 107: LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
ARTICLE 108: LOCAL HIRE REQUIREMENT
ARTICLE 109: TRANSITION EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 111: MINIMUM COMPENSATION*
ARTICLE 121: HEALTH CARE ACCOUNTABILITY*
ARTICLE 131: NONDISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTS*
ARTICLE 132: NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS*
ARTICLE 141: SALARY HISTORY*
ARTICLE 142: CITY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS*
ARTICLE 151: SWEATFREE CONTRACTING*
ARTICLE 161: EARNED INCOME CREDIT INFORMATION*
References to Ordinances
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. 111.3. MINIMUM COMPENSATION COMPONENTS.
   (a)   Minimum Compensation shall consist of the following:
      (1)   (A)   For Contracts and Contract Amendments with parties other than Nonprofit Corporations or public entities, hourly gross compensation shall be as follows:
            (i)   Beginning on November 3, 2018 or the effective date of the ordinance in Board File No. 170297, whichever is later, an hourly gross compensation of $17.00.
            (ii)   In order to prevent inflation from eroding the value of this rate, on July 1, 2019, the the1 hourly gross compensation rate shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly gross compensation in effect for the prior calendar year shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index.
         (B)   For Contracts and Contract Amendments with Nonprofit Corporations, hourly gross compensation shall be $18.93 as of July 1, 2023, $20.25 as of July 1, 2024, $21.55 as of July 1, 2025, $23.00 as of January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly gross compensation in effect for the prior fiscal year shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior calendar year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. For the purpose of the annual adjustment on July 1, 2026, the gross compensation rate in effect for the prior fiscal year shall be $23.00.
         (C)   For Contracts and Contract Amendments with public entities, hourly gross compensation shall be $19.25 as of July 1, 2023, $20.25 as of September 1, 2023, $20.75 as of January 1, 2024, $21.50 as of July 1, 2024, $22.00 as of January 1, 2025, $22.50 as of July 1, 2025, $23.00 as of January 1, 2026, $25.00 as of September 1, 2026, $25.50 as of January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly gross compensation rate in effect for the prior fiscal year shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior calendar year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metropolitan statistical area. For the purpose of the annual adjustment on July 1, 2027, the gross compensation rate in effect for the prior fiscal year shall be $25.00..2
         (D)   The increases in hourly gross compensation, and Consumer Price Index increases, specified in subsections (a)(1)(B)-(C), shall go into effect only if the City appropriates funds for the increases under the fiscal and budgetary provisions of the Charter, and the Controller certifies that such funds are sufficient to pay for the increased hourly gross compensation. If the Controller certifies that the appropriated funds are sufficient to support a proportion of the increased hourly gross compensation rate and Consumer Price Index increase, then the hourly gross compensation rate shall increase by that proportion only.
         (E)   For Contracts and Contract Amendments covered by Section 111.4 of this Article 111, hourly gross compensation shall be, as of November 3, 2018 or the effective date of the ordinance in Board File No. 170297, whichever is later, $17.00. In order to prevent inflation from eroding the value of this rate, on July 1, 2019, the hourly gross compensation rate shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly gross compensation in effect for the prior calendar year shall increase by an amount corresponding to the prior year’s increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index.
      (2)   Compensated time off (at the compensation rates specified in subsection (a)(1) of this Section 111.3) in an hourly amount that, on an annualized basis for a full-time employee, equals twelve days per year. Such time off shall vest with the Covered Employee at the end of the applicable Pay Period and may be used, for sick leave, vacation or personal necessity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Contractor reasonably determines, in good faith, that the Contractor cannot comply with this requirement for compensated time off, the Contractor shall provide the Covered Employee with a cash equivalent of such compensated time off.
      (3)   Uncompensated time off in an hourly amount that, on an annualized basis for a full-time employee, equals ten days per year. Such time off shall vest with the Covered Employee at the end of the applicable Pay Period and may be used, at the option of the Covered Employee, for sick leave for the illness of the Covered Employee or such Covered Employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.
   (b)   By March 1 of each year, the Agency shall make available at its office and on its website the hourly rates required by this Section 111.3.
   (c)   When preparing proposed budgets and requests for supplemental appropriations for contract services, City departments that regularly enter into agreements for the provision of services by Nonprofit Corporations shall transmit with their proposal a written confirmation that the department has considered in its calculations the costs that the Nonprofit Corporations calculate that they will incur in complying with the Minimum Compensation Ordinance.
   (d)   Subject to the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Charter, it shall be the policy of the City to ensure sufficient funding to prevent a reduction in the services to the community provided by Nonprofit Corporations and public entities.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.3 by Ord. 216-00, File No. 001272, App. 8/9/2000; Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; amended by Ord. 232-18, File No. 170297, App. 10/12/2018, Eff. 11/12/2018; Ord. 266-18, File No. 170538, App. 11/7/2018, Eff. 12/8/2018; Ord. 163-23, File No. 230646, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023, Retro. 7/1/2023; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
CODIFICATION NOTES
1.   So in Ord. 232-18.
2.   So in Ord. 163-23.
SEC. 111.4. SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
   The requirements of this Article 111 shall apply to a written agreement (including, without limitation, any lease, concession, franchise or easement agreement) for the exclusive use of real property that is owned by the City or of which the City has exclusive use, if such property is under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Airport Commission and the term of the agreement exceeds twenty-nine days in any calendar year, whether by single or cumulative instruments. If cumulative instruments cause the term of the agreement to exceed twenty-nine days, the agreement in question shall be subject to this Article only on and after the effective date of the instrument which causes the term to exceed twenty-nine days. The requirements of this Article shall also apply to (i) any sublease or other agreement allowing other parties the exclusive right to occupy or use all or any portion of the property covered by the agreement and (ii) any agreement between a tenant or subtenant and any other person or entity to perform services on the airport property. Contractors who have agreements covered by this Section shall comply with the requirements of this Article insofar as they have “Covered Employees.” For purposes of this Section, “Covered Employee” shall mean an employee who performs any work on the property that is the subject of the agreement in a two-week Pay Period, adjusted proportionately if the Pay Period is other than two weeks. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, all exemptions and waivers from the requirements of this Article that apply to Contracts shall also apply to agreements for the use of airport property described in this Section, except that the exemption in Section 111.2(e)(16) does not apply to agreements for the use of real property owned by the City or of which the City has exclusive use if the property is under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Airport Commission. Except as otherwise specifically provided, all requirements of this Article, and the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms provided in this Article, shall apply to agreements covered by this Section.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.4 by Ord. 216-00, File No. 001272, App. 8/9/2000; Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; amended by Ord. 232-18, File No. 170297, App. 10/12/2018, Eff. 11/12/2018; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
SEC. 111.5. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
   Every Contract or Contract Amendment entered into on or after the Effective Date shall provide as follows:
   (a)   For each hour worked by a Covered Employee during each Pay Period during the term of the Contract (as such term may be extended from time to time), Contractor shall provide to such Covered Employee no less than the Minimum Compensation as required in this Article.
   (b)   Failure to comply with the foregoing requirement shall constitute a material breach by Contractor of the terms of the Contract. Such failure shall be determined by the City in its sole discretion.
   (c)   If, within thirty (30) days after the Contractor receives written notice of such a breach, Contractor fails to cure such breach or, if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within such period of thirty (30) days, Contractor fails to commence efforts to cure within such period, or thereafter fails diligently to pursue such cure to completion, the City shall have the right to pursue any rights or remedies available under the terms of the Contract or under applicable law.
   (d)   The Contractor shall not discharge, reduce in compensation, or otherwise discriminate against any Employee for complaining to the City with regard to the employer’s compliance or anticipated compliance with this Article, for opposing any practice proscribed by this Article, for participating in proceedings related to this Article, or for seeking to assert or enforce any rights under this Article by any lawful means.
   (e)   The Contractor represents and warrants that it is not an entity that was set up, or is being used, for the purpose of evading the intent of this Article.
   (f)   The Contractor shall keep itself informed of the current Minimum Compensation, and shall provide prompt written notice to all Covered Employees of annual adjustments to the Minimum Compensation, as well as any written communications received by the Contractor from
the City, which communications are marked to indicate that they are to be distributed to Covered Employees.
   (g)   The Contractor shall maintain employee and payroll records in compliance with the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. Where a Contractor does not maintain or retain such records, or does not allow the Agency reasonable access to such records, it shall be presumed that the Contractor paid no more than the minimum wage required under State law. The Contractor shall have the burden of overcoming the presumption by clear and convincing evidence.
   (h)   The Contractor shall provide reports to the City in accordance with any reporting standards promulgated by the Agency.
   (i)   The Contractor shall provide the City with access to pertinent records after receiving a written request to do so and being provided at least five (5) business days to respond.
   (j)   The Agency may conduct random audits of Contractors. Random audits shall be (1) noticed in advance in writing; (2) limited to ascertaining whether Covered Employees are paid at least the minimum compensation required by this Article; (3) accomplished through an examination of pertinent records at a mutually agreed upon time and location within ten (10) days of the written notice; and (4) limited to one (1) audit per Contractor every two (2) years for the duration of the Contract. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to interfere with the authority of the Agency to investigate any report of an alleged breach of contract as provided in Section 111.7.
   (k)   Any Contractor subject to the provisions of this Article shall promptly notify the Contracting Department of any subcontractors performing services covered by this Article and shall certify to the Contracting Department that it has notified the subcontractors of their obligations under this Article.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.5 by Ord. 216-00, File No. 001272, App. 8/9/2000; Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
SEC. 111.6. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
   Every contract and contract amendment entered into on or after the effective date of the amendment, shall include the provisions set forth below, in addition to those requirements set forth in Section 111.5. Where a conflict exists, the provisions of this section supersede those of Section 111.5.
   (a)   Failure to comply with the requirements of this Article shall constitute a material breach by contractor of the terms of the contract. The City in its sole discretion shall determine such failure.
   (b)   If a contractor fails to comply with the requirements of this Article, the City shall have the right to pursue any rights or remedies available under this Article, under the terms of the contract, and under applicable law, consistent with the procedures set forth in Section 111.9.
   (c)   In order to monitor and determine compliance with this Article, employees and agents of the City authorized to assist in the administration and enforcement of this Article, including employees and agents of the agency, shall have the right to (1) engage in inspections of a contractor’s job sites and conduct interviews with a contractor’s employees and (2) conduct audits of contractors, provided that the City gives notice in advance of such audits and the audits are accomplished through an examination of pertinent records at a mutually agreed upon time and location within ten (10) days of the written notice.
   (d)   (1)   Contractor may not interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any right protected under this Article.
      (2)   Contractor may not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, or in any manner discriminate or take adverse action against any person in retaliation for exercising rights protected under this Article. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the right be paid the minimum compensation; the right to use compensated and uncompensated time off pursuant to this Article; the right to file a complaint or inform any person about any alleged violation of this Article; the right to cooperate with the agency in its investigations of alleged violations of this Article; and the right to inform any person of his or her potential rights under this Article.
      (3)   Contractor may not implement any absence control policy to count compensated or uncompensated leave taken under this Article as an absence that may lead to or result in discipline, discharge, demotion, suspension, or any other adverse action.
      (4)   The provisions of this subsection (d) apply to any person who mistakenly but in good faith alleges violations of this Article.
      (5)   If the contractor takes any adverse action against any person within 90 days of the person’s doing any of the following, such adverse action shall raise a rebuttable presumption that the contractor has engaged in retaliation against the person for the exercise of one or more of the rights set forth in this Subsection (d): filing a complaint with the agency or a court alleging a violation of any provision of this Article, informing any person about an employer’s alleged violation of this Article; cooperating with the agency or other persons in the investigation or prosecution of any alleged violation of this Article; opposing any policy, practice, or act that is unlawful under this Article; or informing any person of his or her rights under this Article.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.5.1 by Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; and by Ord. 226-07, File No. 071193, App. 10/2/2007; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
SEC. 111.7. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
   (a)   The Agency shall monitor Contractors for compliance with the requirements of this Article and investigate complaints of violations. The Agency shall promulgate guidelines or rules for the administration of this Article. Such guidelines and rules shall not be adopted finally by the Agency until the Agency has held a public hearing. The guidelines and rules shall establish procedures for monitoring Contractors, receiving and investigating complaints, and determining whether a Contractor has breached a Contract based on the Minimum Compensation requirements of this Article. The guidelines and rules shall also establish procedures permitting Contractors to provide payroll information in confidence to the City for purposes of monitoring compliance under this Article and authorizing disclosure of the information by the City only when necessary for enforcement purposes. Upon the request of a Contracting Department, the Agency shall also issue a determination as to whether a particular instrument constitutes a Contract or agreement is subject to the requirements of this Article. The Agency shall report annually on compliance with this Article to the Board of Supervisors. Such report shall include cumulative information regarding the number of waivers granted by the Agency pursuant to Sections 111.10 and 111.11 of this Article and statistical data regarding such waivers.
   (b)   If the Agency determines that a Contractor is in breach of any term required to be contained in the Contract under this Article, the Agency shall notify the Contracting Department of its findings and of any action that the Agency requests the Contracting Department to take with respect to such breach. In order to ensure compliance with this Article and to enhance the monitoring activities of the Agency, the City desires to encourage reporting by Covered Employees of any breach. The Agency shall investigate any such report, The Agency shall keep confidential, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, the Covered Employee’s name and other identifying information.
   (c)   In addition to any other rights or remedies available to the City under the term of the Contract or under applicable law, the City shall have the following rights, in the event of such failure by the Contractor:
      (1)   The right, at the discretion of the Agency, to charge the Contractor an amount equal to the difference between the Minimum Compensation levels required by this Article and any compensation actually provided to each Covered Employee who was not paid in accordance with the terms of this Article, together with simple annual interest of ten (10) percent on such amount from the date payment was due;
      (2)   The right, at the discretion of the Agency, to set off all or any portion of the amount described in the preceding clause (1) of this Subsection against amounts due to Contractor under the Contract;
      (3)   The right, at the discretion of the Contracting Department, to terminate the Contract in whole or in part;
      (4)   In the event of a breach by Contractor of the covenant referred to in Section 111.5(d), the right, at the discretion of the Agency, to require reinstatement of the affected Covered Employee and, if necessary, seek a court order for such reinstatement or to obtain other appropriate equitable relief and, in addition, to require payment of any wages lost because of the Contractor’s discriminatory or retaliatory action, together with simple annual interest of up to ten (10) percent from the date payment should have been made; and
      (5)   The right, at the discretion of the Agency or the Contracting Department, to bar a Contractor from entering into future contracts with the City for three (3) years.
      (6)   The City may bring a civil action against the Contractor to pursue the remedies provided by this Article and other applicable law. The prevailing party shall be entitled to all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
   Each of these rights shall be exercisable individually or in combination with any other rights or remedies available to the City. Any amounts realized by the City pursuant to this subsection shall be paid to each applicable Covered Employee.
   When this Article authorizes the Agency to charge interest, in determining the appropriate amount to charge the Agency shall give due consideration to the size of the Contractor’s business, the Contractor’s good faith, the gravity of the violation, and the history of previous violations.
   (d)   Each Covered Employee shall be a third-party beneficiary under the Contract as set forth in this subsection and in subsection (e) of this Section, and may pursue the following remedies in the event of a breach by the Contractor of any contractual covenant described in Section 111.5(a) or Section 111.5(d), but only after the Covered Employee has provided the notice and participated in the administrative review hearing provided in this subsection. The Covered Employee shall give written notice of a breach to the Contractor and to the Agency. If the Agency and the Contracting Department determine that no breach has occurred, or if the Contracting Department fails to obtain the cure of a breach by the Contractor within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice by the Covered Employee, the Covered Employee may request an administrative review hearing. The Covered Employee must request such a hearing within ninety (90) days after giving written notice of the breach. Unless the Covered Employee withdraws the request for a hearing, the Agency shall conduct, or arrange to have conducted, a hearing. The Employee shall have the right to attend the hearing personally or through a designated representative. The Agency shall notify the Contractor of the hearing so that the Contractor may attend and present evidence. After the hearing is completed, the person conducting the hearing shall determine whether the Contractor has breached the Contract. Upon the issuance of a written decision finding a breach, and after a waiting period of twenty-one (21) days, the Covered Employee may bring an action against the Contractor for such breach in the Superior Court of the State of California, as appropriate, unless the City has commenced an action against the Contractor based on the breach, or obtained compliance, within the twenty-one-day waiting period and provided notice to the Covered Employee of that action. If the Covered Employee prevails in such action, the Covered Employee may be awarded: (1) an amount equal to the difference between the Minimum Compensation and any compensation actually provided to the Covered Employee, together with simple annual interest of ten (10) percent on such amount from the date payment was due; and (2) in the event of a breach by Contractor of the covenant referred to in Section 111.5(d), the right to seek reinstatement or to obtain other appropriate equitable relief.
   (e)   In the event of any legal action or proceeding between Contractor and a Covered Employee arising from this Agreement, the unsuccessful party to such action or proceeding shall pay to the prevailing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred by such prevailing party in such action or proceeding and in any appeal in connection with such action or proceeding; provided, however, that a Contractor shall be entitled to such costs and expenses only if the court determines that the Covered Employee’s action or proceeding was frivolous, vexatious or otherwise an act of bad faith. If such prevailing party recovers a judgment in any such action, proceeding or appeal, such costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and disbursements shall be included in and as a part of such judgment.
   (f)   The City shall maintain the confidentiality of payroll information obtained in the course of monitoring compliance with this Article and shall disclose such information only as necessary for enforcement purposes.
   (g)   The Agency shall develop a procedure for obtaining an assurance from Contractors when they sign an agreement subject to this Article that they comply with the requirements of this Article, such as the signing of an affidavit of compliance.
   (h)   The Agency may compromise and settle unlitigated claims that Contractors have violated the requirements of this Article, including Contractors that have agreements for real property as set forth in Section 111.4.
   (i)   All Contractors and Contracting Departments shall cooperate fully with the Agency in connection with any investigation of an alleged violation of this Article or with any inspection conducted by the Agency.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.6 by Ord. 216-00, File No. 001272, App. 8/9/2000; Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
SEC. 111.8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
   Every Contract and Contract Amendment entered into on or after the Effective Date of the Amendment shall contain a provision in which the Contractor agrees:
   (a)   To be liable to the City for liquidated damages as provided in this Section;
   (b)   To be subject to the procedures governing enforcement of a breach of the terms of a Contract, which terms are required by this Article, as set forth in Section 111.9;
   (c)   That Contractor’s commitment to pay the Minimum Compensation as required in this Article is a material element of the City’s consideration for the Contract and that the failure of Contractor to comply will cause significant and substantial harm to the City and the public which is extremely difficult to determine or quantify, and that the liquidated damages set forth in this Section are reasonable amounts to pay for the harm caused by the Contractor’s non-compliance;
   (d)   That for any failure to provide the required Minimum Compensation (hourly wage and time off), the Agency may require the Contractor to pay the City liquidated damages of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each one-week pay period for each employee not provided the required compensation. The Agency shall adjust this amount proportionately for Contractors that use a pay period other than one (1) week;
   (e)   That for any failure to provide reports to the City or access to pertinent records, or any failure to cooperate with any audit, inspection or investigation conducted by the Agency, the Agency may require the Contractor to pay the City liquidated damages of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
   (f)   That while liquidated damages in the maximum amounts set forth in this Section are a reasonable estimate of the harm caused by the Contractor’s non-compliance with contractual provisions required by this Article, the Agency may determine that less than the full amount is warranted depending on the circumstances of each case. The Agency shall give due consideration to the following factors in determining the amount of liquidated damages: the size of the Contractor’s business, the Contractor’s good faith, the gravity of the violation, the history of previous violations, the failure to comply with record-keeping, reporting, anti-retaliation or other non-wage requirements, and the extent to which the imposition of liquidated damages would undermine the purpose of this Article by imposing unreasonable financial burdens on the Contractor, thereby restricting its ability to fulfill its obligations under this Article.
(Added as Administrative Code Sec. 12P.6.1 by Ord. 212-07, File No. 070921, App. 9/14/2007; redesignated by Ord. 221-23, File No. 230835, App. 11/3/2023, Eff. 12/4/2023, Oper. 1/4/2024)
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