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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: 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
SEC. 1060. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 1060.1. PERMIT REQUIRED.
SEC. 1060.1.1. LICENSE FEES.
SEC. 1060.2. FILING APPLICATION AND NOTICE TO OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.2.1 FILING APPLICATION AND NOTICE TO OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR LIMITED LIVE PERFORMANCE PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.2.2. FILING APPLICATION AND NOTICE TO OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR FIXED PLACE OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMITS.
SEC. 1060.2.3. DETERMINATION OF CONTINUING ENTERTAINMENT OPERATIONS ESTABLISHMENT.
SEC. 1060.3. APPLICATION FORM FOR PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.3.1. APPLICATION FORM FOR LIMITED LIVE PERFORMANCE PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.3.2. APPLICATION FORM FOR FIXED PLACE OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
SEC. 1060.5. DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION FOR A PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.5.1. DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION FOR LIMITED LIVE PERFORMANCE PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.5.2. DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION FOR FIXED PLACE OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.6. PRIVATE CLUB.
SEC. 1060.7.1. SOLICITATION OF DRINKS OR MERCHANDISE.
SEC. 1060.8. LIGHTING.
SEC. 1060.9. MISCELLANEOUS RULES.
SEC. 1060.9.1. REQUIREMENT FOR STAGE.
SEC. 1060.10. BOOTHS.
SEC. 1060.11. POLICE AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION - INSPECTION.
SEC. 1060.12. NOISE ABATEMENT.
SEC. 1060.13. MINORS.
SEC. 1060.14. REGULATION OF SIGNS.
SEC. 1060.15. SOUND TEST AND SOUND MONITORING.
SEC. 1060.16. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND REGULATIONS.
SEC. 1060.17. REMOVAL OF SIGNS AND PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION.
SEC. 1060.18. VISIBILITY FROM THE STREET.
SEC. 1060.19. PERMIT FEE; EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 1060.20. SUSPENSION.
SEC. 1060.20.1. SUSPENSION BY THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION.
SEC. 1060.20.2. LIMITED SUSPENSION BY THE DIRECTOR; APPEAL TO ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION.
SEC. 1060.20.3. SUSPENSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BY THE DIRECTOR.
SEC. 1060.20.4. REVOCATION OF A PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.21. FORFEITURE OF FEE.
SEC. 1060.22. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 1060.23. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 1060.24. PERMITS NOT TRANSFERABLE; PERMIT MUST BE SURRENDERED UPON SALE OF BUSINESS; PERMIT AMENDMENT REQUIRED TO CHANGE PARTNERS OR OTHER OWNERS.
SEC. 1060.24.1. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS; AMENDMENT OF PERMIT TO CHANGE CONDITIONS.
SEC. 1060.24.2. APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS.
SEC. 1060.24.3. TEMPORARY PERMITS.
SEC. 1060.25. CRIMINAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
SEC. 1060.25.1. PUBLIC NUISANCE - OPERATING WITHOUT A PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.26. SEVERABILITY.
SEC. 1060.27. SOUND TRUCK PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.28. EARPLUGS AND FREE DRINKING WATER.
SEC. 1060.29. ONE TIME EVENT PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.29.1. SPECIAL PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR ONE TIME EVENTS FOR DESIGNATED DAYS.
SEC. 1060.29.2. ONE TIME OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMIT.
SEC. 1060.30. PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMITTEES REQUIRED TO REPORT CERTAIN INFORMATION.
SEC. 1060.31. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SECURITY PLANS.
SEC. 1060.32. DIRECTOR MAY REQUIRE A PERMITTEE TO COMPLY WITH A REVISED SECURITY PLAN.
SEC. 1060.33. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS.
SEC. 1060.34. REGULATIONS AS TO SECURITY PLANS.
SEC. 1060.35. RESPONSIBLE PERSON ON PREMISES.
SEC. 1060.36. AUTHORITY OF SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 1060.37. PROMOTION OF GENERAL WELFARE.
SEC. 1060.38. RELATIONSHIP OF LIMITED LIVE PERFORMANCE PERMIT TO OTHER PERMITS.
SEC. 1060.38.1. [REPEALED.]
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. 1060.20.2. LIMITED SUSPENSION BY THE DIRECTOR; APPEAL TO ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION.
   (a)   GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION. The Director may suspend any permit issued under this Article for a period of up to fifteen days if the Director determines, after providing the Permittee, or his or her agent, including but not limited to the Manager, at least five days written notice and an opportunity to respond, that any of the circumstances set forth in Subsections (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this Section has occurred. Each order of limited suspension may include multiple violations under Subsections (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this Section. The Director shall provide the written notice required under this Subsection either by mail and electronically or by personal delivery.
      (1)   The Business has exceeded the allowable noise emissions under Section 49 or Article 29 of the San Francisco Police Code, or as required under any condition imposed on the permit, on three separate days within a three month time period. The Director may suspend a permit under this Subsection (a)(1) only if:
         (A)   The San Francisco Police Department, the Director, or an authorized agent of either has issued a noise emission report for each violation showing noise levels that exceed those allowed under Section 49 or Article 29 of the San Francisco Police Code, or as required under any condition imposed on the permit, and
         (B)   The Director has provided notice of the issuance of each noise emission report to the Permittee or his or her agent, including but not limited to the Manager electronically or by mail within three City business days of its issuance.
      (2)   The Permittee or any employee or agent of the Permittee has engaged in Conduct that Constitutes a Nuisance or the Permittee has failed to take reasonable steps within the Permittee's control to halt another Person from engaging in Conduct that Constitutes a Nuisance. "Conduct that Constitutes a Nuisance" as defined in Section 1060(d), means any conduct that would constitute a violation of the following laws: assault and battery (Cal. Penal Code § 240, 242, 245); sexual battery (Cal. Penal Code § 243.4); discharging firearm (Cal. Penal Code § 246, 246.3); unlawful weapons (Cal. Penal Code § 12020; S.F. Police Code § 1291); disturbing the peace (Cal. Penal Code § 415, 416, 417); unlawful threats (Cal. Penal Code § 422); obstruction of pedestrian or vehicle right-of-way (Cal. Penal Code § 370); gambling (Cal. Penal Code §§ 330, 337a); rape (Cal. Penal Code § 261); statutory rape (Cal. Penal Code § 261.5); prostitution and related offenses (Cal. Penal Code §§ 266, 266a, 266e, 266h, 266i, 315, 316, 647(b)); sex crimes for which registration is required under the Sex Offender Registration Act (Cal. Penal Code § 290); felony sexual assault; loitering for lewd or lascivious purposes (Cal. Penal Code § 647(d)); loitering on private property without lawful business (Cal. Penal Code § 647(h)); identify theft (Cal. Penal Code § 530.5); a violent felony warranting enhancement of a prison term (Cal. Penal Code § 667.5); criminal gang activity (Cal. Penal Code § 186.22); drug offenses (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 11351, 11352, 11359, 11360, 11378, 11379, 11378.5, 11379.5); violation of Alcohol Beverage Control laws (Cal. Business & Professions Code §§ 23300, 25602, 25631, 25657, 25658); public urination or defecation (San Francisco Police Code § 153); accumulation of filth (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17920.3(j)); or excessive noise emissions (San Francisco Police Code Section 49 or Article 29).
         This Subsection (a)(2) applies only when both of the following apply:
         (A)   The conduct occurred on the premises of, or on Any Sidewalk Abutting the Premises of, the Business, and
         (B)   The conduct continued after the Director had notified the Permittee of the problem and informed the Permittee of Corrective Action, as defined in Section 1060, to address the problem, but the Permittee failed to take the Corrective Action.
      (3)   The Permittee or any agent or employee of the Permittee has failed to comply with an approved Security Plan as required by Section 1060.31 or a revised Security Plan as required by Section 1060.32.
   (b)   (1)    ISSUANCE OF ORDER; RIGHT TO APPEAL TO COMMISSION. On the day that the Director issues an order of limited suspension, the Director shall send the order to the Permittee and Manager by mail or electronically. The order shall state the date that the order issued and the date that it takes effect. To provide the Permittee with an opportunity to file an appeal to the Entertainment Commission, an order of limited suspension shall not take effect for at least five City business days from the date that the Director issues the order.
      (2)   A Permittee may appeal an order of limited suspension to the Entertainment Commission by filing with the Commission Secretary a written request for review within five City business days of the date that the Director has issued the order. The filing of an appeal stays the order pending the Commission's decision. If a Permittee withdraws the appeal, the Director's order shall no longer be stayed and shall take effect on the date of the withdrawal or the date that the order was to take effect, whichever is later.
      (3)   The Commission may affirm, overturn, or modify the Director's order. When the Commission affirms or modifies the Director's order, the order takes effect the day following the day of the hearing at which the Commission made its determination.
      (4)   If the Permittee does not file a timely appeal of the Director's order, the order shall take effect the day after the time to appeal has expired or the effective date set forth in the order, whichever is later; provided, however, that the Director and the Permittee may agree in writing to an earlier effective date.
      (5)   The Entertainment Commission may adopt a regulation establishing a procedure which would allow the Director or the Commission, or both, to stay and vacate an order of limited suspension if the Permittee submits and complies with a plan to address the problems that gave rise to the suspension.
   (c)   The Director shall initiate suspension proceedings before the Commission under Section 1060.20.1 against any Business that is suspended by the Director under this Section three times in any twelve-month period. For purposes of this Subsection (c), "suspended by the Director" includes a suspension affirmed in whole or part or modified by the Commission if appealed pursuant to Subsection (b)(2) but does not include a suspension overturned by the Commission on appeal. This Subsection (c) shall not in any way preclude the Commission from otherwise exercising its authority to suspend a Business under Section 1060.20.1, or preclude the Director or Chief of Police or Chief's designee from initiating a suspension proceeding under Section 1060.20.1.
   (d)   POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION OF LIMITED SUSPENSION BY THE DIRECTOR. The Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee, may recommend to the Director, orally or in writing, that the Director suspend a permit in accordance with the grounds for suspension stated in Subsection (a) above. If the recommendation is oral, it shall later be reduced to writing and filed with the Director when time permits. If the Director fails to follow the oral or written recommendation, the Director shall report to the Entertainment Commission both the recommendation and the reason or reasons for not following the recommendation. This report shall occur at the next regular Commission meeting subsequent to the recommendation, consistent with the provisions of the Brown Act and Sunshine Ordinance. For purposes of this Subsection (d), the Captain for the district where the Place of Entertainment is located, or the Captain's designee, is deemed the Chief's designee unless the Chief of Police directs otherwise.
      This Subsection (d) shall not preclude any Police Officer from recommending to the Director that the Director suspend a permit in accordance with the grounds for suspension stated in Subsection (a) above.
(Added by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; amended by Ord. 100-13 , File No. 130182, App. 6/6/2013, Eff. 7/6/2013)
SEC. 1060.20.3. SUSPENSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BY THE DIRECTOR.
   (a)   GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION. The Director may suspend any permit issued under this Article for up to 72 hours if the Director determines, after providing the Permittee at least 8 hours written notice and an opportunity to respond, that any of the circumstances set forth in Subsection (a)(1)(A) or (B) of this Section has occurred either on the Premises of the Business, on Any Sidewalk Abutting the Premises of the Business, or within 100 feet of the Premises of the Business, provided in this last instance that the person engaging in the conduct that would constitute a violation of a law specified in Subsection (a)(1)(A) had been on the Premises of the Business no more than 30 minutes before engaging in that conduct; that the conduct has resulted or could have resulted in serious bodily injury or death; and that continued operation of the Business poses a serious threat to public safety.
      (1)   (A)    The Permittee or any employee or agent of the Permittee has engaged in conduct that would constitute a violation of any of the following laws: assault and battery (Cal. Penal Code §§ 240, 242, 245); felony sexual assault; sexual battery (Cal. Penal Code § 243.4); rape (Cal. Penal Code § 261); statutory rape (Cal. Penal Code § 261.5); pimping (Cal. Penal Code § 266); discharging firearm (Cal. Penal Code §§ 246, 246.3); unlawful weapon (Cal. Penal Code § 12020; S.F. Police Code § 1291); disturbing the peace (Cal. Penal Code §§ 415, 416, 417); unlawful threats (Cal. Penal Code § 422); a violent felony warranting enhancement of a prison term (Cal. Penal Code § 667.5); criminal gang activity (Cal. Penal Code § 186.22); or
         (B)   The Permittee has failed to take reasonable steps within the Permittee's control and within the limits of the law to halt the conduct of another Person that would constitute a violation of any law described in Subsection (a)(1)(A) of this Section.
   (b)   NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDER. The Director shall provide the written notice required under Subsection (a) of this Section to the Permittee by personal delivery and electronically.
   (c)   EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME OF ORDER. The order of suspension for public safety issued under this Section shall take effect at the date and time stated in the order.
   (d)   DIRECTOR MAY VACATE ORDER. The Director may vacate an order of suspension for public safety if the Director determines that operation of the Business before expiration of the suspension order will not pose a danger to the public because additional information demonstrates that the conduct was not related to the operation of the Business, the Permittee has taken adequate steps to correct the problem giving rise to the suspension, or other circumstances warrant such action.
   (e)   POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION OF SUSPENSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. The Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee, may recommend to the Director, orally or in writing, that the Director suspend a permit for public safety in accordance with the grounds for suspension stated in Subsection (a) above. If the recommendation is oral, it shall later be reduced to writing and filed with the Director when time permits. If the Director fails to follow the oral or written recommendation, the Director shall report to the Entertainment Commission both the recommendation and the reason or reasons for not following the recommendation. This report shall occur at the next regular Commission meeting subsequent to the recommendation, consistent with the provisions of the Brown Act and Sunshine Ordinance. For purposes of this Subsection (e), the Captain for the district where the Place of Entertainment is located, or the Captain's designee, is deemed the Chief's designee unless the Chief of Police directs otherwise.
      This Subsection (e) shall not preclude any Police Officer from recommending to the Director that the Director suspend a permit for public safety in accordance with the grounds for suspension stated in Subsection (a) above.
(Added by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; amended by Ord. 100-13 , File No. 130182, App. 6/6/2013, Eff. 7/6/2013)
SEC. 1060.20.4. REVOCATION OF A PERMIT.
   (a)   Grounds for Revocation. The Entertainment Commission may revoke any permit issued under this Article if it determines after a public hearing that any of the following conditions exist:
      (1)   The Permittee has knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of material fact or has knowingly omitted a material fact in the application for a permit.
      (2)   The Permittee has failed to pay any fee or charge required under this Article.
      (3)   The Permittee has failed to surrender the permit as required by Section 1060.24(b).
      (4)   One or more of the grounds for suspension enumerated in Section 1060.20.1(a) applies, and considerations of public safety warrant revocation of the permit. For purposes of this provision, "considerations of public safety" means a substantial risk of physical harm or injury to individuals. In determining whether considerations of public safety warrant revocation, the Commission shall evaluate the likelihood and seriousness of the threat to public safety that continued operation of the Business under the permit presents. In making its determination, the Commission shall consider the following factors: (i) the history of violence and other public safety problems associated with the operation of the Business; (ii) a pattern of the Permittee's noncompliance with Security Plan requirements imposed by law or as a condition of the permit; (iii) the frequency of the Permittee's violations of other provisions of law or permit conditions, which violations have contributed to violence or other public safety problems associated with the operation of the Business; (iv) the degree to which the Permittee's action or inaction has been responsible for violence and other public safety problems associated with the operation of the Business; and (v) the degree to which the City, through the Entertainment Commission, Director, Police Department, or otherwise, has notified the Permittee of violence or other public safety problems associated with the operation of the Business and/or of the need to take action to reduce such problems, and the promptness and efficacy of the Permittee's responses.
      (5)   One or more of the grounds for suspension enumerated in Section 1060.20.1(a) applies, and revocation is warranted because the problems that those grounds have created have been serious and continuing, and the action or inaction of the Permittee contributing to those problems has been persistent; provided, that the circumstances warranting revocation under this provision would constitute a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 3480 of the California Civil Code.
   (b)   Hearing by Commission. The Entertainment Commission shall give the Permittee and the Manager written notice of a hearing to determine whether to revoke a permit. The notice shall set forth the grounds for the proposed revocation and the date, time and location of the hearing.
   (c)   Application for Permit After Revocation. The revocation of a permit under this Article shall not preclude the Permittee from applying for a new permit under this Article, except that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, including but not limited to Sections 1060.5(f) and 1060.5.1(f), revocation under Section 1060.20.4(a)(4) or Section 1060.20.4(a)(5) shall render the Permittee ineligible to apply for a new permit under this Article for one year from the date of revocation.
   (d)   When considering whether to revoke a permit under this Article, the Commission and the Director shall consider any previous denial of a permit application or previous suspension or revocation of a permit, under this Article or Article 15.2, for the same permit applicant or Permittee when the circumstances warranting the previous action are relevant to the current determination.
(Added by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; amended by Ord. 217-10, File No. 100674, App. 8/9/2010; Ord. 172-11, File No. 110506, App. 9/12/2011, Eff. 10/12/2011)
SEC. 1060.21. FORFEITURE OF FEE.
   On revocation of the permit, no part of the permit fee shall be returned, but the said permit fee shall be forfeited to the City and County of San Francisco.
(Added by Ord. 140-70, App. 4/28/70)
SEC. 1060.22. [REPEALED.]
(Amended by Ord. 555-81, App. 11/12/81; Ord. 165-93, App. 5/28/93; repealed by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009)
SEC. 1060.23. [REPEALED.]
(Added by Ord. 140-70, App. 4/28/70; amended by Ord. 164-02, File No. 020783, App. 7/26/2002; repealed by Ord. 100-13 , File No. 130182, App. 6/6/2013, Eff. 7/6/2013)
SEC. 1060.24. PERMITS NOT TRANSFERABLE; PERMIT MUST BE SURRENDERED UPON SALE OF BUSINESS; PERMIT AMENDMENT REQUIRED TO CHANGE PARTNERS OR OTHER OWNERS.
   (a)   No Person may transfer a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit to any other Person.
   (b)   If a Place of Entertainment Permittee, Limited Live Performance Permittee, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permittee sells the Business, the Permittee shall promptly surrender the permit to the Director. If the Permittee fails to surrender the permit to the Director, the Director may, after giving the Permittee notice by mail and electronically of the proposed action and an opportunity to respond, revoke the permit.
   (c)   Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 1060.24, a Permittee may change partners, shareholders, or other owners of a Business provided that (1) the sale or other transfer of ownership results in a Person owning no more than 50% of the Business, regardless of the form of ownership, and (2) the Permittee obtains an amendment to the Permit as provided in this Section. If the transfer of ownership does not result in any Person (who did not already have such a percentage interest) having an ownership interest of 10% or more, the Permittee is not required to obtain a permit amendment.
   (d)   A Permittee seeking to amend a permit as required under this Section 1060.24 shall pay the filing fee for Permit Amendment/Additional Partner set forth in Section 2.26 of this Code. The applicant shall provide that portion of the information sought under Section 1060.3, 1060.3.1, or 1060.3.2 for an application that the Director requires.
   (e)   The Director shall determine within 30 days of the filing of a complete application to amend a permit whether to approve it. The Director shall approve the application unless the Director determines that denial is warranted under any of the grounds set forth in Section 1060.5(f), 1060.5.1(f), or 1060.5.2(f) and shall notify the Permittee and Manager of the approval electronically and either by mail or personal delivery.
   (f)   If the Director determines that disapproval of the application may be warranted under Section 1060.5(f), 1060.5.1(f), or 1060.5.2(f), the Director shall schedule a hearing on the matter for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Entertainment Commission. The Director shall promptly provide written notice of the hearing to the Permittee and the Manager by mail and electronically.
   (g)   The Entertainment Commission shall determine whether to approve the application according to the standards governing the initial application set forth in Section 1060.5(f), 1060.5.1(f), or 1060.5.2(f).
(Amended by Ord. 555-81, App. 11/12/81; Ord. 164-02, File No. 020783, App. 7/26/2002; Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; Ord. 172-11, File No. 110506, App. 9/12/2011, Eff. 10/12/2011; Ord. 100-13 , File No. 130182, App. 6/6/2013, Eff. 7/6/2013; Ord. 163-17, File No. 170443, App. 7/27/2017, Eff. 8/26/2017; Ord. 250-18, File No. 180002, App. 11/2/2018, Eff. 12/3/2018; Ord. 111-21, File No. 210285, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021)
SEC. 1060.24.1. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS; AMENDMENT OF PERMIT TO CHANGE CONDITIONS.
   No Permittee shall operate a Business in any manner inconsistent with any condition imposed on the permit. A Permittee may request an amendment to a permit to remove or change a condition, including but not limited to, an amendment to increase the noise limits contained in the permit as authorized by subsection (e) of Section 2909 of this Code, by filing a request with the Secretary of the Entertainment Commission and paying the fee for an Amendment to a Permit required under Police Code Section 2.26. In the case of applications to amend Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, and Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permits, the Commission shall conduct a hearing and determine whether to approve the application to amend the permit according to the applicable procedures and standards governing the initial application for said permit as set forth in this Article 15.1. In the case of applications to amend permits that may be issued by the Director under this Article 15.1, such as One Time Event Permits, One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Event Permits, and Sound Truck Permits, the Director may decide whether to approve the application or may, in the Director’s sole discretion, refer the application to amend to the Commission for a hearing and determination.
(Added by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; amended by Ord. 70-15 , File No. 141298, App. 5/21/2015, Eff. 6/20/2015; Ord. 163-17, File No. 170443, App. 7/27/2017, Eff. 8/26/2017)
SEC. 1060.24.2. APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS.
   (a)   The following actions taken under this Article may be appealed to the Board of Appeals: The granting or denial of a permit, including a conditionally granted permit, or an amendment to a permit, and the suspension or revocation of a permit. Any such appeal shall be filed within ten days from the date of the decision, as provided in Section 8 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code.
   (b)   Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (a) of this Section, the Permittee or permit applicant may seek immediate judicial review of the actions described in Subsection (a) of this Section pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or Section 1094.8, as these provisions may be amended, including any successor provisions, or any other procedure provided by law; the Permittee or permit applicant is not required to exhaust his or her administrative remedies before the Entertainment Commission or before the Board of Appeals.
(Added by Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009)
SEC. 1060.24.3. TEMPORARY PERMITS.
   (a)   Once the Entertainment Commission receives a surrendered Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit under Section 1060.24(b), the new owner of the business may apply to the Director for a temporary Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit, respectively, subject to any required Planning Department approvals, for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of surrender (a “Temporary Permit”). The Director shall grant a Temporary Permit provided that 1) the new owner has submitted a completed application for a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit, as applicable; 2) the new owner’s Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound events and activities, as applicable, are consistent with those allowed under the prior Permit; 3) the premises at issue complies with all existing health, safety, and fire ordinances; and 4) a Temporary Permit is necessary to ensure uninterrupted operations of a business at the premises. A Temporary Permit may not be renewed as a Temporary Permit.
   (b)   Where a Person has received a Pop-Up Retail Temporary Use Authorization as defined in Section 205.1(d) of the Planning Code, for a premises, the Person may apply to the Director for a temporary Limited Live Performance Permit for that premises for a period not to exceed 60 days (a “Pop-Up Permit”). The Director may grant a Pop-Up Permit provided that the permit application satisfies all of the findings required in subsections (f)(1)-(3) and subsection (g) of Police Code Section 1060.5.1. The Director may impose any conditions on the Pop-Up Permit the Director determines to be necessary to address health and safety concerns, and may impose reasonable time, place, and manner conditions. A Pop-Up Permit may be renewed for an additional 60 days, subject to any required Planning Department approvals.
   (c)   The Entertainment Commission may establish additional procedures, Temporary Permit criteria, and Pop-Up Permit criteria to help carry out the goals of this Section 1060.24.3.
(Added by Ord. 111-21, File No. 210285, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021)
SEC. 1060.25. CRIMINAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
   (a)   CRIMINAL PENALTIES. Any person who violates any provision of this Article 15.1 shall be deemed guilty of an infraction. Any person who violates this Article, or Police Code Section 49, more than once in a 12-month period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A first violation of this Article 15.1, or Police Code Section 49, is an infraction that is punishable by a fine of not more than $100. A second violation within one year of the date of the first violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the prosecutor. A third or subsequent violation within one year of the date of the second or subsequent violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the prosecutor. Each day a Person conducts, operates, or maintains a Business without a valid permit shall constitute a separate violation.
   (b)   ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
      (1)   The Director may issue administrative citations for the violation of any condition imposed on a permit granted under this Article 15.1 and the violation of any provision of this Article including but not limited to Section 1060.1 (operating without a lawful Place of Entertainment permit) and Section 1060.31 or 1060.32 (governing Security Plans). In addition, the Director may issue administrative citations for the violation of any provision of law regarding such permits, including but not limited to permits authorized under Police Code Article 29 (Regulation of Noise). Administrative Code Chapter 100, "Procedures Governing the Imposition of Administrative Fines," is hereby incorporated in its entirety and shall govern the amount of fees and the procedure for imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review of administrative citations issued under this subsection (b). The Director shall impose fines for violations of any permit condition and any violation of Section 1060.31 or 1060.32 as set forth in Section 100.5(a) of the Administrative Code. For purposes of calculating and imposing the administrative penalties under this subsection (b), each day a violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate violation. The Director may recover any costs and fees, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, for enforcement initiated through this Section and authorized under this Article.
      (2)   Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1), the procedure governing the appeal of a citation set forth in Administrative Code Chapter 100 is revised as provided in this subsection (b)(2). The Controller may designate the Director of the Department of Public Works as a hearing officer under Administrative Code Section 100.7, but shall designate such officer for no more than one appeal a month and for no more than 12 times in a 12-month period.
      (3)   Failure to Pay the Administrative Penalties. If the responsible party fails to pay the administrative penalties to the Department within 30 days of service of the administrative citation, or within 30 days of the date the penalties have been upheld on appeal, the Director may take such action to collect the fees as he or she deems appropriate, including referral of the matter to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection under Article V, Section 10.39 of the Administrative Code, initiation of lien proceedings under Article XX, Section 10.230 et seq. of the Administrative Code, and/or requesting that the City Attorney pursue collection of the penalties imposed against the responsible party in a civil action. The City Attorney may request its attorneys’ fees in any action that the City Attorney pursues to collect the administrative penalties or to enforce collection of the penalties.
   (c)   CIVIL PENALTIES.
      (1)   Presumption of Noncompliance with Order. In addition to any other penalties provided in this Article 15.1, any person or entity served with a notice or order by the Director setting forth the nature of the violation of this Article, demanding correction of such violation, and specifying the time within which such violation must be corrected, shall be presumed, in subsequent civil proceedings, to have failed to comply with that notice or order at and after the time given in that notice or order for correction of such violation, after the time period specified in the notice or order has expired without correction of that violation.
      (2)   Injunction. In a civil action brought by the City Attorney, any person who commits, or proposes to commit, an action in violation of this Article 15.1 may be enjoined therefrom.
      (3)   Penalty Amounts. Any person or entity violating this Article 15.1 shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation for each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue, which penalty shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the City and County of San Francisco by the City Attorney in any court of competent jurisdiction.
      (4)   Setting Civil Penalty. In assessing the amount of the civil penalty, the Court shall consider any one or more of the relevant circumstances presented by any of the parties to the case, including but not limited to the following: the nature and seriousness of the misconduct, the number of violations, the persistence of the misconduct, the length of time over which the misconduct occurred, the willfulness of the defendant’s misconduct, and the defendant’s assets, liabilities, and net worth. In addition, such violations will not be deemed legally abated until the property owner makes full payment of the assessment of costs and fees awarded to the City under this Article or any applicable State law.
      (5)   Cost Recovery. In any civil proceeding filed by the City Attorney to collect civil penalties, the Court may award the City costs and fees, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, and costs of investigation, enforcement, abatement, and litigation, authorized under this Article.
   (d)   The remedies specified in this Article 15.1 shall not preclude any other remedies available under state or local law.
(Amended by Ord. 273-73, App. 7/6/73; Ord. 262-04, File No. 041148, App. 11/4/2004; Ord. 239-09, File No. 080323, App. 11/20/2009; Ord. 100-13 , File No. 130182, App. 6/6/2013, Eff. 7/6/2013; Ord. 163-17, File No. 170443, App. 7/27/2017, Eff. 8/26/2017; Ord. 250-18, File No. 180002, App. 11/2/2018, Eff. 12/3/2018)
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