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The Department shall develop engineering, installation, safety, and siting criteria for the commemorative plaques and may adopt such criteria through departmental orders and/or regulations. The Department shall also develop design requirements and guidelines for the commemorative plaques after consulting with the Arts Commission.
(Added by Ord. 149-96, App. 4/17/96; amended by Ord. 252-23, File No. 230768, App. 12/19/2023, Eff. 1/19/2024)
(a) The Department shall be responsible for maintaining the official street map of the City and County of San Francisco.
(b) From time to time, the Department shall develop a map listing all sites designated as commemorative sites.
(Added by Ord. 149-96, App. 4/17/96)
The Department shall determine the amount of a fee necessary to compensate the City for processing and administering an application for a commemorative plaque. The fee shall be deposited into the Engineering Inspection Fund and pay for the time and materials required to process the application, based upon the estimated actual costs to perform the work, including the costs of the Department of Public Works, the City Attorney and the Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. 149-96, App. 4/17/96)
(a) Requirements. Every person, firm or corporation, including the City and County of San Francisco, owning or having control of any manhole, vault, or sub-sidewalk basement cover, grille, grate, or other lid on the public sidewalk must comply with the Department of Public Works' slip resistant regulations for such surfaces and covers. Said regulations shall be based on the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's slip resistant recommendations or California Code of Regulations Title 24, whichever is more restrictive. The Director of Public Works shall adopt a slip resistant standard(s) for such surfaces and covers after conducting a public hearing on the recommended standard or standards. For surfaces and covers that pre-date 1920, the Director shall develop special standards that encourage, to the maximum extent feasible, preservation or adaptive reuse of such surfaces and covers. The standards for these surfaces and covers may deviate from the standards set forth in this subsection and shall include, but not be limited to, measures to preserve foundry marks, names of public or private companies associated with the surface or cover, dates, or other historical identifiers; provided, however, that in all instances the standards shall ensure public safety. The Director shall issue a Departmental Order specifying the standard or standards adopted pursuant to this section. Covers for sewer vents and traps that comply with the Plumbing Code are exempt from section 790.
(b) Notice of violation. The Director of Public Works shall have authority to enforce this section. Upon the Director's determination that a person has violated any provisions of this section, the Director shall serve notice to the owner to abate the violation within thirty (30) days. The Director's notice of violation shall be a written, electronic, or facsimile communication and shall specify the manner in which the violation shall be remedied.
(c) Hearing. The owner shall have seven (7) days from the date of the notice to request in writing a hearing before the Director to contest the notice of violation. If the owner fails to request a hearing within seven days, the Director's determination of violation shall be presumed final. At the hearing, the owner shall be entitled to present evidence that any manhole, vault or sub-sidewalk basement cover, grille, grate, or other lid on the public sidewalk complies with the applicable Department of Public Works slip resistant standard. The determination of the Director after the hearing shall be final and not appealable.
(d) Abatement. After notification by the Director, the owner shall obtain applicable Permit(s), and remove and replace the non-compliant cover(s) or surface(s) within thirty (30) days. The Director may extend the time for the owner to remove and replace such cover or surface in his or her discretion.
(e) Failure to Abate Violation. If the owner fails to abate any violation pursuant to the Director's notice, the Director is empowered to abate the violation in the manner in which the Director deems expedient and appropriate. The owner shall compensate the Department of Public Works for any costs associated with abating the violation. In addition, the Director may assess additional penalties, costs and abatement charges in his or her discretion.
(f) Administrative Penalties. The administrative penalties assessed pursuant to subsection (e) shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day, per violation commencing with the first day of the violation. In assessing the amount of the administrative penalty, the Director may consider any one or more of the following: the nature and seriousness of the violation, the number of violations, the length of time over which the violation continues to occur, and the willfulness of the violator's misconduct.
(g) Enforcement Costs. In addition to the administrative penalty assessed pursuant to subsection (f), the Director may assess enforcement costs to cover the reasonable costs incurred in enforcing the administrative penalty, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(h) Civil Penalties. The Director may call upon the City Attorney to maintain an action for injunction to cause the correction or abatement of the violation, and for assessment and recovery of a civil penalty and reasonable attorney's fees for such violation. Any person who violates this section may be liable for a civil penalty, not to exceed $500 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 by the City Attorney in any court of competent jurisdiction. In assessing the amount the civil penalty, the court may consider any one or more of the following: the nature and seriousness of the violation, the number of violations, the length of time over which the violation continues to occur, the willfulness of the violator's misconduct, and the defendant's assets, liabilities, and net worth. The City Attorney may also seek recovery of the attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing a civil action pursuant to this action.
(i) Severability. In adopting this section 790, the Board of Supervisors does not intend to regulate or affect the rights or authority of the Federal or State government to do those things that are required, directed, or expressly authorized by Federal or State law or administrative regulation. Further, in adopting this Ordinance, the Board of Supervisors does not intend to prohibit that which is prohibited by Federal or State law or administrative regulation. In the event that a court or agency of competent jurisdiction holds that Federal or State law, rule or regulation invalidates any clause, sentence, paragraph, or subsection of section 790 or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors that the court or agency sever such clause, sentence paragraph, or subsection so that the remainder of sections 790 shall remain in effect.
(Added by Ord. 30-04, File No. 030677, App. 3/2/2004)
(a) Definitions.
“Furnishing Zone” shall be defined in the Better Streets Plan as defined in Administrative Code Section 98.1.
“Immediate Property Frontage” refers to that portion of the public right-of-way from the back of curb to the adjacent property line for the length of the entire property.
“Public Improvements” shall be defined as physical improvements to the public right-of-way intended to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, to provide increased sidewalk area for pedestrians, and to promote environmentally sound street design, and to enhance the aesthetic appeal of streets. Such improvements include, but shall not be limited to, sidewalk widening, sidewalk widening at corners, medians, raised pedestrian crossings, and bicycle facilities, and are generally described in the Better Streets Plan or its successor document, Neighborhood Plans, or neighborhood streetscape plans. In addition, Public Improvements shall include commemorative plaques installed in the Furnishing Zone according to a Tier 2 Love Our Neighborhoods Permit.
(b) Gift Acceptance of Public Improvements. Notwithstanding the limit on administrative acceptance of public gifts in Administrative Code Section 10.100-305, the Director of Public Works is authorized to accept as gifts on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco certain Public Improvements within the Department's permitting and maintenance jurisdiction subject to the limitations as set forth in this Section 791. Such gift acceptance is subject to all other laws, rules, and regulations governing acceptance of public gifts. All such gifts shall be made by an irrevocable offer of dedication.
(c) Location of Public Improvements and Consistency with Applicable Plans.
(1) The subject Public Improvements shall be located on the public right-of-way outside of the Immediate Property Frontage of the property owner and be consistent with the Better Streets Plan or applicable Neighborhood Plan or neighborhood streetscape plan. Generally, such Public Improvements shall be within 500 feet of the Immediate Property Frontage.
(2) Notwithstanding the locational requirement of Subsection (c)(1) above, a gift of Public Improvements also may be made if the owner constructs a sidewalk bulb-out within the Immediate Property Frontage. Such sidewalk bulb-out shall satisfy all other provisions of this Section. Any such gift shall be applicable only to that additional portion of sidewalk necessary to construct the sidewalk bulb-out in relation to the: (a) then existing official sidewalk width if the sidewalk width remains unchanged within the Immediate Property Frontage or (b) new official sidewalk width if the sidewalk width within the Immediate Property Frontage has been expanded. With the exception of that additional portion of sidewalk necessary to construct the sidewalk bulb-out as set forth above, the property owner shall be solely responsible for such Improvements in accordance with Public Works Code Section 706. In such instances, the Department of Public Works official maps shall delineate the division of responsibility between the City and the property owner.
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Notwithstanding the locational requirement of Subsection (c)(1) above, a gift of Public Improvements also may be made if the owner constructs a commemorative plaque within the Furnishing Zone in accordance with a Tier 2 Love Our Neighborhoods Permit.
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If the subject Public Improvements specified in Subsection (c)(1) result in expansion of sidewalk width outside of the Immediate Property Frontage and such sidewalk improvements meet all the standard City requirements for sidewalk design and materials, then while the Department may accept such Public Improvements as a gift, then the fronting owner shall be solely responsible for such Improvements in accordance with Public Works Code Section 706.
(4) Notwithstanding the requirement of Subsection (c)(3) above, a gift of Public Improvements may include a sidewalk bulb-out outside of the Immediate Property Frontage. Any such gift shall be applicable only to that additional portion of sidewalk necessary to construct the sidewalk bulb-out in relation to the: (a) then existing official sidewalk width if the sidewalk width remains unchanged outside of the Immediate Property Frontage or (b) new official sidewalk width if the sidewalk width outside the Immediate Property Frontage has been expanded and such sidewalk improvements meet all the standard City requirements for sidewalk design and materials. With the exception of that additional portion of sidewalk necessary to construct the sidewalk bulb-out as set forth above, the fronting owner shall be solely responsible for such Improvements in accordance with Public Works Code Section 706. In such instances, the Department of Public Works official maps shall delineate the division of responsibility between the City and the fronting owner.
(5) If the subject Public Improvements to be located on the sidewalk portion of the public right-of-way outside of the Immediate Property Frontage of the property owner are not improvements that meet all the standard City requirements for design and materials or are comprised of any form of encroachment, including street furniture, then the Director, in his or her discretion, may decline to accept all or a portion of such Public Improvements as a gift. In such instances, the Director may process the permitting and approval of such Public Improvements in accordance with applicable provisions of the Public Works Code and may issue a permit or permits to: (a) the property owner if the property owner assumes permit responsibility for the nonstandard design and materials or encroachments; (b) the fronting owner(s) if such fronting owner(s) consent to assume responsibility for the nonstandard design and materials or encroachments; or (c) both.
(d) Limitation of Gift Acceptance to Department of Public Works Jurisdiction. The Public Improvements subject to the gift acceptance shall be only those improvements within the Department's permitting and maintenance jurisdiction. Public Improvements that fall within the maintenance jurisdiction of other departments shall not be subject to the terms of this Section.
(e) Public Improvements Subject to All Other Applicable City Approvals. The Public Improvements shall be subject to all City Department reviews, approvals, and permitting that otherwise would apply to such projects.
(f) Departmental Approval by Street Improvement Permit. The Department shall approve such Public Improvements pursuant to a street improvement permit as set forth in Public Works Code Article 2.4 for accepted streets or Article 9 for unaccepted streets and said permit shall be accompanied by security as required by the Department. Said permit may be combined with other Departmental permits associated with the subject project.
(g) Gift to Include Cost of Maintenance. The gift for such Public Improvements shall be accompanied by a maintenance endowment of at least 20% of the estimated cost of construction of the Improvements as determined by the City Engineer; provided however, that the Director may reduce the cost of this endowment, but in no case shall the reduction be less than 10% of the cost of construction of the Improvements except that the Director may waive the cost of this endowment entirely with respect to a commemorative plaque that is installed in the Furnishing Zone according to a Tier 2 Love Our Neighborhoods Permit. The Department shall deposit all required maintenance funds into a public improvement gift maintenance account.
(h) Public Improvement Gift Maintenance Fund. There is hereby created a Public Improvement Gift Maintenance Fund wherein all funds received under the provisions of this Section shall be deposited. Said fund shall be a Category 8 fund in accordance with Administrative Code Section 10.100-1. All expenditures from the Fund shall be for administrative, engineering, legal, or technical work related to the maintenance of such improvements and equipment directly related to such maintenance, including but not limited to labor costs and any future construction associated with the Public Improvements. All such expenditures are hereby appropriated for said purposes.
(i) Acceptance and Dedication of Public Improvements. The Board of Supervisors delegates authority to the Director of Public Works to accept and dedicate the Public Improvements for public use, designate them for any or all public street and roadway purposes, and accept the Improvements for City maintenance and liability purposes once the City Engineer has determined that the Public Improvements have been constructed according to City standard and the satisfaction of the Department and are ready for their intended use.
(j) DPW Regulations. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Section, the Director may adopt such orders, policies, regulations, rules, or standard plans and specifications as he or she deems necessary in order to preserve and maintain the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. Such orders, policies, regulations, or rules may include, but are not limited to, permit application materials, site conditions, accessibility of sidewalks and streets, submission of as-built plans as a precondition to acceptance. When such orders, policies, regulations or rules will affect the operations and enforcement of the Municipal Transportation Agency, the Director of the Department of Public Works shall consult with and provide an opportunity to comment to the Municipal Transportation Agency prior to adoption of such orders, policies, regulations, or rules.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1. So in Ord. 252-23.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a regulatory program for Street Plazas, as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 94.
(b) Permit Requirements.
(2) A Plaza Permit is not subject to the annual assessment fee as set forth in Section 786.7.
(3) Permit Applicant. The applicant for a Plaza Permit shall have a strong, demonstrated connection to the neighborhood in which the Plaza is located.
(4) Application Submittal. In addition to all the materials required for a Street Encroachment Permit in Section 786 et seq., the applicant shall provide the following information as part of the application submittal:
(A) Information demonstrating the requirements of Subsection (b)(3) above, including but not limited to, documentation of public outreach processes and proposals for on-going community engagement.
(B) Proposed daily, weekly, and monthly programmed hours of use of the Street Plaza on an annual basis for which the Permit will be active. The Permit shall specify a minimum number of yearly programmed events.
(C) Proposed scope of activities on an annual basis for which the Permit shall be active. This may include use of moveable, temporary, or fixed furniture or structures; maintenance of hardscape and/or landscaping on the plaza; general programming and activation of the Plaza; and commercial or non-commercial offerings, including, but not limited to, arts activities; entertainment; food, drink, and/or other refreshment; retail sales; sports; and general recreation.
(D) The number of proposed restricted access events, if any, that will be held annually, which number shall not exceed eight (8) single day events. Scheduling of any approved restricted access events shall be spread throughout the calendar year. Public access will not be restricted beyond any approved restricted access events as described in this Subsection.
(E) Proposed strategies to engage with existing City programs.
(F) A proposed signage program.
(5) Selection of Applicant Prior to Permit Processing.
(A) When DPW determines that a portion of the public right-of-way should be eligible for Street Plaza status, it shall post the potential Plaza location with a request for applications for a Plaza Permit to activate the subject site, mail notice of the request to property owners and tenants within a 300 foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the Plaza, place a similar request on the Department's website, and take other actions the Director deems advisable to notify the public about the request for applications. The Director also shall mail notice to all neighborhood organizations requesting such notice, including those on the Planning Department's neighborhood notification system. The notices shall be posted and made available for at least three (3) months before DPW closes the application period. DPW shall make reasonable efforts to keep the Plaza location notice visible and legible during the application period.
(B) DPW shall conduct the same application notice process at the end of a Plaza Permit term for an established Street Plaza if DPW determines that the Street Plaza activation should continue at that location.
(C) If more than one application is received during this application period, the Department shall hold a public hearing on the potential applicant(s). DPW shall provide the same notice for the hearing as provided under Subsection (5)(A) above. Based on the information and testimony at the hearing as well as any other documentation provided, the DPW Director shall issue a decision concerning the selected applicant. The DPW Director's decision shall be final and not subject to appeal. After such selection, the Department shall meet with the selected applicant to determine what outstanding materials are necessary to complete processing of the Plaza Permit.
(D) The Department shall complete any outstanding permit processing steps as set forth in Section 786 for Street Encroachment Permits.
(6) Maintenance, Liability, Insurance, and Other Permit Terms.
(A) DPW shall specify in the Plaza Permit the scope of Permittee's maintenance and liability responsibility that shall apply to the Permit based on the Permittee's authorized hours of use of the Street Plaza and the Permittee's scope of activities.
(B) The Permit shall identify required liability, indemnity, and insurance coverages, as approved by the City Risk Manager or successor agency.
(C) The Permit shall specify the number of annual restricted access events, if any.
(D) The Permit shall specify that the Permit may be deemed abandoned if the Plaza Permittee conducts less than the stipulated number of minimum annual programmed events.
(E) The Permit shall require that the Steward submit a monthly calendar of events to the local District Police station, the DPW Director, and the Plaza Program thirty (30) days prior to the start of the subject month.
(F) Signage. The Permit shall include an approved signage program.
(G) Financial Records. The Plaza Permittee shall make its financial records related to the use of the Street Plaza available to the DPW Director for inspection upon written request of the Director.
(7) Because certain activities may require additional permits or approvals from City or State agencies, boards, commissions, or departments, the Plaza Permittee shall be solely responsible for obtaining all other permits or approvals that may be necessary for or related to activities at the Street Plaza. Any event that involves at least one of the following activities, also shall be required to obtain approval from the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT):
(A) Sales or service of alcohol;
(B) A fuel-powered generator with a fuel capacity greater than 10 gallons;
(C) Installation of a tent or canopy in excess of 400 square feet;
(D) Closure of all or any portion any public right-of-way tangent to and/or outside the delineated area of the Plaza;
(E) Events that exceed decibel maximums described in the Plaza Limited Live Performance permit, if applicable, issued pursuant to Police Code Sections 1060 et seq.; or
(F) Activities that exceed the general scope of the Plaza Permit agreement.
(8) Due to possible damage to City infrastructure, any event that involves at least one of the following activities also shall be required to obtain review and possible issuance of a Temporary Occupancy permit from the Department:
(A) Stages that are not pre-fabricated and that require installation or construction with trained staff; or
(B) Any structure in excess of 250 pounds per square inch.
(9) The standard term of a Plaza Permit shall be no longer than 5 years; provided, however, that in unique circumstances or in cases where the Permittee installs significant improvements as part of the permit, the DPW Director is authorized to provide for a longer or unlimited term. Notwithstanding the above, all Plaza Permits are revocable at the will of the DPW Director.
(10) Regulations for Street Plazas.
(A) The DPW Director shall administer all Street Plazas pursuant to the requirements, rules, and regulations set forth herein or in regulations that the DPW Director adopts.
(B) Operational Requirements. The following operational requirements shall apply to Street Plazas and shall be posted in a prominent location in each Street Plaza:
(i) Peddling and Vending Merchandise. No person shall bring, or cause to be brought, for the purposes of sale or barter, or have for sale, or sell in exchange, or offer for sale or exchange any goods, wares, or merchandise in the Street Plaza, except for which the City and County of San Francisco issues any required permit or other authorization. Notwithstanding the above provision, the sale or distribution of newspapers, periodicals, or other printed or otherwise expressive material is allowed subject to the applicable requirements of the Public Works Code.
(ii) Performance of Labor. No person, other than authorized City personnel, shall perform any labor, on or upon the Plaza, including, but not limited to, taking up or replacing soil, turf, ground, pavement, structures, trees, shrubs, plants, grass, flowers, or similar activities without prior permission from the DPW Director.
(iii) Camping Prohibited. The provisions of Park Code Section 3.12 concerning camping shall apply to the Plaza except that the DPW Director shall administer these provisions.
(iv) No Unpermitted Structures. There shall be no stationing or erecting of any structure(s) on the Plaza without prior permission from the DPW Director.
(v) No Smoking. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, smoking is prohibited on any unenclosed area of property in the City and County of San Francisco that is under the jurisdiction of any City department if the property is a park, square, garden, sport or playing field, pier, or other property used for recreational purposes, or as a farmers' market. Given the use of the subject areas as an outdoor public plazas, this prohibition on smoking shall apply to Street Plazas.
(vi) Other Restrictions.
(aa) There shall be no skateboarding, bicycle riding, or pets off leash, without prior permission from the DPW Director.
(bb) No alcohol is allowed to be consumed in City Plazas without prior permission from the DPW Director and all required San Francisco and State authorizations and permits.
(cc) General advertising is prohibited.
(c) Additional Requirements Adopted at Time of Street Plaza Approval. Other regulations and requirements shall be adopted when each Street Plaza is legislatively approved and incorporated into the Plaza Program in accordance with Administrative Code Chapter 94. Such regulations and requirements shall be posted in a prominent location in each Street Plaza.
(d) Exceptions to Operational Requirements and Permit Terms.
(1) Exceptions to Operational Requirements. From time to time and due to unique circumstances, the Operational Requirements set forth above in Subsections (b) or (c) may not be appropriate for a particular event. In such cases, and after a duly noticed public hearing, the DPW Director may issue an exception to the requirements of Subsections (b) or (c) if he or she finds in his or her sole discretion that the public interest would be served by the grant of the exception.
(2) Exceptions to Permit Terms. After written request from a Permittee, the DPW Director is authorized to issue non-material exceptions or other minor amendments to the terms of a Plaza Permit as long as the DP W Director, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office, determines that such exceptions or amendments do not materially increase City's costs or obligations, decrease the benefit City receives under the Plaza Permit for the Street Plaza, and are reasonable within the purpose of the Plaza Program. The Director shall issue such exceptions in writing, retain the granted exceptions in a file available for public review, and shall post such correspondence on the Department's and Plaza Program's website.
(e) Good Neighbor Policies.
(1) The Permittee for a Street Plaza shall manage the Plaza in accordance with the following good neighbor policies during the times of use as set forth in the Plaza Permit:
(A) The quiet, safety, and cleanliness of the Plaza and its adjacent area shall be maintained;
(B) Proper and adequate storage and disposal of debris and garbage shall be provided;
(C) Noise and odors, unless otherwise permitted, shall be contained within immediate area of the Plaza so as not to be a nuisance to neighbors;
(D) Notices shall be prominently displayed during events that urge patrons to leave the Plaza premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to please not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. Such notices shall be removed after each event; and.
(E) The Plaza Permittee or its employees or volunteers shall walk a 100-foot radius from the Plaza some time within thirty (30) minutes after the daily use period as set forth in the Permit and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
(2) Exceptions. After written request from a Plaza Permittee, the DPW Director is authorized to issue non-material exceptions or other minor amendments to the Good Neighbor Policies. The DPW Director shall issues such exceptions in writing, retain the granted exceptions in a file available for public review, and shall post such correspondence on the Department's and Plaza Program's website.
(f) Violation of Permit or Regulations; Penalties.
(1) If any person has occupied a Street Plaza in violation of these regulations or those that the DPW Director has adopted, the DPW Director or his designee or agent shall immediately order the violator to vacate the occupied area or abate the violation. Should the violation not be corrected as ordered, the Permittee or person shall be subject to the actions and penalties set forth below for each violation.
(A) Criminal Penalty.
(i) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an infraction. Every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by (a) a fine not exceeding $100 for the first violation within one year; (b) a fine not exceeding $200 for a second violation within one year from the date of the first violation; (c) a fine not exceeding $500 for the third and each additional violation within one year from the date of the first violation.
(ii) When a government official authorized to enforce this
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has reasonable cause to believe that any person has committed an infraction in the official's presence that is a violation of this Section, the official may issue a citation to that person pursuant to California Penal Code, Part II, Title 3, Chapters 5, 5C, and 5D.
(B) Administrative Penalty. In the alternative to the criminal penalty authorized by Subsection (f)(1)(A) of this Section 792, Department of Public Works officials designated in Section 38 of the Police Code may issue administrative citations for violations of these regulations. The administrative penalty shall not exceed $300 per day for each violation. Such penalty shall be assessed, enforced, and collected in accordance with Section 39-1 of the Police Code.
(2) The Plaza Program will establish administrative procedures concerning methods to process, address, respond to, and document any complaints concerning operation of a Plaza. If the DPW Director receives verified complaints concerning violations of the terms and conditions of the Permit within the initial six (6) month period of operation, the DPW Director shall conduct a public hearing on the Permittee's conduct. After the initial six (6) month term, the DPW Director may extend the term to every twelve (12) months for the consideration of subsequent complaints and action thereon. Based on the information presented at the hearing, the Director may terminate, suspend, modify, or condition the Permit or take any other action the Director deems appropriate under the terms of the Permit in response to the Permittee's conduct.
(3) If the Permittee conducts less than the minimum number of annual programmed events stipulated in the Permit, the DPW Director may determine that the Permit has been abandoned or may terminate, suspend, modify, or condition the Permit or take any other action the Director deems appropriate under the terms of the Permit in response to the Permittee's conduct.
(g) Regulations and Orders. The Director may adopt such orders, policies, regulations, rules, or standard plans and specifications as he or she deems necessary to preserve and maintain the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience (“Regulations”). Such Regulations may include, but are not limited to, permit application materials, placement of and information contained on signs, site conditions, accessibility of sidewalks and streets. When such Regulations may affect the operations and enforcement of the Municipal Transportation Agency, the Director of the Department of Public Works shall consult with and provide an opportunity to comment to the General Manager of the Municipal Transportation Agency prior to adoption of such Regulations.
The Shared Spaces Program is established in Chapter 94A of the Administrative Code. Under the Program, a public or private entity may obtain City approval to create a Shared Space and provide activities, for a limited period of time, on City-owned property and in some cases nearby privately-owned spaces where the public can gather and participate in commercial or non-commercial offerings and events. The space created is a “Shared Space” that is managed by the permittee, defined as a “Permittee.”
The Shared Spaces Program is a joint effort by the Planning Department, Public Works, the Municipal Transportation Agency, the Real Estate Division, and the Entertainment Commission (defined in Section 94A.2 of the Administrative Code as the “Core City Agencies”) to coordinate their review and approval of a Shared Space and streamline the permit process. The Program responsibilities of the Core City Agencies in the coordination process are set forth in Section 94A.4 of the Administrative Code.
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