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Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES

SEC. 4.1. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; ADMINISTRATION AND PROTECTION.

San Francisco Administrative Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · San Francisco

The Director of Administrative Services shall have charge of all public buildings and grounds of the City and County not otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of an officer, board or commission of said City and County, including the allocation of office space therein, and shall have the power to prescribe rules and regulations for the administration and protection of any of said buildings and grounds.

Copies of any rule or regulation prescribed by the Director of Administrative Services pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the public building or grounds to which said rule or regulation applies.

(Added by Ord. 88-72, App. 4/7/72; amended by Ord. 278-96, App. 7/3/96; Ord. 191-99, File No. 990878, App. 7/1/99)

SEC. 4.1-2. CITY HALL SHORT TERM LICENSE, FILMING, AND TOUR FEES.

(a) Fee Schedule. The Director of Administrative Services, or their designated officer, (the “DAS”) is hereby authorized to establish and charge for the use of City Hall in accordance with the following schedule:

  • (1) Short Term License Fees (“Event Fees”). The DAS shall charge a party (a “Licensee”) who enters into a

Short Term License Agreement for the use of City Hall in accordance with the following schedule:

  • (A) One-Hour Wedding: $1,200 for 1 – 100 guests.

  • (B) Two-Hour Wedding:

  • (i) $6,000 for 1 – 200 guests.

  • (ii) $6,000 plus $4 per guest for each guest over 200.

  • (C) South Light Court: $6,500 for 1 – 200 guests.

  • (D) North Light Court: $6,500 for 1 – 200 guests.

  • (E) Rotunda and one Light Court: $12,000 for 1 – 499 guests.

  • (F) Rotunda and both Light Courts:

  • (i) $15,000 for 1 – 999 guests.

  • (ii) $17,500 for 1,000 – 1,499 guests.

  • (iii) $22,500 for 1,500 – 1,999 guests.

  • (iv) $27,500 for 2,000 – 2,499 guests.

  • (v) $32,500 for 2,500 – 3,000 guests.

  • (G) Early Access (Weekday Rotunda): $1000 per hour before 4 p.m.

  • (H) Early Access (Weekday Light Court): $500 per hour per room before 2 p.m. for the North Light Court and before 4 p.m. for the South Light Court.

  • (I) Early Access (Weekend all rooms): $500 per hour per room before 2 p.m. for the North Light Court and before 4 p.m. for the South Light Court and the Rotunda.

  • (J) Late Access (Guest Event): $5,000 per hour after 12 p.m.

  • (K) Late Access (Load-Out): $500 per hour after 2 a.m.

  • (L) Set-Up Day: 50% of the rental fee.

  • (M) Exterior Lighting: $5,000.

  • (N) Insurance: $3.00 per guest.

  • (O) Chair (Chivari): $7.50 per chair.

  • (P) Chair (Folding): $3.50 per chair.

  • (Q) Easel: $7.00 per easel.

  • (R) Stage with Skirting: $200 per stage.

  • (S) Stanchion (Pair): $15 per pair.

  • (T) Banquet Table – 6 feet by 18 inches: $7.50 per table.

  • (U) Banquet Table – 6 feet by 30 inches: $7.50 per table.

  • (V) Banquet Table – 8 feet by 18 inches: $7.50 per table.

  • (W) Banquet Table – 8 feet by 30 inches: $7.50 per table.

  • (X) Round Table – 60 inches: $7.50 per table.

Beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the fees set pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section 4.1-2 shall be adjusted each year, without further action by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”), to reflect changes in the relevant Consumer Price Index, as determined by the Controller without further action by the Board.

In addition, the DAS may also establish and charge other fees, including, but not limited to, fees for security, building personnel, cleaning, cleaning supplies, and kitchen equipment management that the DAS determines are necessary to cover the total costs to the City for each Event. The DAS, in the DAS’s discretion, shall establish standard reduced fee rates for non-profit organizations.

(2) Fees for Filming and Photographing Activity. The DAS may charge fees for filming and photographing activities (“Filming Activity”) that do not exceed the Event Fees under Section 4.1-2(a)(1), as adjusted from time to time. The DAS may negotiate lower fees with a party interested in conducting Filming Activity in City Hall (a “Contractor”) based on factors such as the duration, time period, and space required for filming or photographing, the number of people involved in the Filming Activity, and the non-profit status of the Contractor.

(3) Fees for Tours of City Hall. The DAS may charge fees for docent-led group tours of City Hall, other than regularly scheduled free tours (“special group tours”). The DAS may charge up to $75 for special group tours of up to 30 people and up to $125 for special group tours of over 30 people. However, school group tours for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade shall be provided free of charge.

(b) Ratification of Prior Fees. All fees previously charged for the use of City Hall since its opening in January 1999 and before the effective date of this Section or the effective date of the ordinance in Board File No. 250591 amending subsection 4.1-2(a) are hereby ratified.

(Added by Ord. 188-99, File No. 990690, App. 7/1/99; amended by Ord. 125-25, File No. 250591, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

SEC. 4.1-3. ALL-GENDER TOILET FACILITIES IN BUILDINGS ON CITY-OWNED OR LEASED LAND.

This Section 4.1-3 shall apply to all buildings on land owned by the City and County of San Francisco ("City") and all buildings that are leased to or by the City, whether such buildings are new or existing. For existing buildings, the City department or agency with jurisdiction over the building shall have six months from the effective date of this Section to comply with the requirements.

(a) New Construction. At least one all-gender toilet facility shall be provided on each floor in any new building constructed on City-owned land or that is constructed by or for the City where toilet facilities are required or provided. For purposes of this subsection (a) and subsection (b), below, "all-gender toilet facility" means a toilet facility that is not restricted to use by persons of a specific sex or gender identity by signage, design, or installation of fixtures.

(b) Existing Buildings. Unless not allowed by an existing lease, whenever extensive renovations are made on one or more floors in any building on land that the City owns or in a building that is leased to or by the City, at least one all-gender toilet facility shall be provided on each floor where the renovations take place and toilet facilities are required or provided. For purposes of this subsection (b), "extensive renovations" shall mean a renovation where the renovation construction costs exceed 50% of the costs of providing toilet facilities that comply with the requirements of this Section 4.1-3.

(c) If there are five or more toilet facilities in the building that are designed for use by multiple occupants, at least one such facility in the building shall be identified as all-gender by the recognized California geometric symbol for such facilities so long as the minimum number of separate male and female toilet facilities required by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is maintained. The City official with management authority over the building shall decide which toilet facilities shall be designated.

(d) Nothing in this Section 4.1-3 shall be construed as requiring or authorizing (1) a reduction in the number of toilet facilities that are required by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or (2) a reduction in the number of toilet facilities accessible to persons with disabilities that are otherwise required under either Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

(Added by Ord. 53-16 , File No. 160024, App. 4/22/2016, Eff. 5/22/2016)

SEC. 4.1-4. BABY DIAPER- CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN BUILDINGS ON CITY-OWNED OR CITY-…

(a) This Section 4.1-4 shall apply to all buildings on land owned by the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) and all buildings that are leased to the City, and available for use by the public (collectively, “public buildings”), whether such buildings are new or existing. For existing public buildings, the City department or agency with jurisdiction over the building shall have 12 months from the effective date of this Section 4.1-4 to comply with the requirements; provided nothing in this Section 4.1-4 shall be interpreted or applied so as to violate or impair an existing contract or lease.

(b) Each City department or agency with jurisdiction over a public building shall install and maintain, at each floor level in the public building that includes restrooms available for use by the public, at least one Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation that is available for use by women and one that is available for use by men, or a single DiaperChanging Accommodation that is available for use by all genders. For purposes of this Section 4.1-4, a Baby DiaperChanging Accommodation means a safe, sanitary, and convenient baby diaper-changing station, or similar amenity. Such accommodations may include, but are not limited to, work surfaces, stations, decks, and tables in women’s and men’s restrooms or all-gender restrooms. Each public building shall provide signage at or near its entrance indicating the location of the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodations.

(c) The installation of all Baby Diaper- Changing Accommodations shall comply with City, State, and Federal laws relating to access to persons with disabilities.

(d) Waivers.

(1) For public buildings that are leased to and occupied by the City, the requirements of this Section 4.1-4 may be waived if the Director of the Department of Building Inspection or his or her designee, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office on Disability, determines that the building cannot install the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodations required by this Section and comply with City, State, or Federal laws relating to access to persons with disabilities, including Section 11B-226.4 of the California Building Code, or that installation of the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation is otherwise infeasible due to spatial or structural limitations.

(2) For public buildings that are under the jurisdiction and control of a City department, the requirements of this Section 4.1-4 may be waived if the department head, in consultation with the Director of the Department of Building

Inspection and the Mayor’s Office on Disability, determines that the public building cannot install the Baby DiaperChanging Accommodations required by this Section and comply with City, State, or Federal laws relating to access to persons with disabilities, including Section 11B-226.4 of the California Building Code, or that installation of the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation is otherwise infeasible due to spatial or structural limitations.

determines that the public building cannot install the Baby DiaperChanging Accommodations required by this Section and comply with City, State, or Federal laws relating to access to persons with disabilities, including Section 11B-226.4 of the California Building Code, or that installation of the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation is otherwise infeasible due to spatial or structural limitations.

(3) For all other public buildings, the requirements of this Section 4.1-4 may be waived if the Director of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Director of the Department of Building Inspection and the Mayor’s Office on Disability, determines that the public building cannot install the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodations required by this Section and comply with City, State, or Federal laws relating to access to persons with disabilities, including Section 11B-226.4 of the California Building Code, or that installation of the Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation is otherwise infeasible due to spatial or structural limitations. (Added by Ord. 53-17, File No. 161353, App. 3/17/2017, Eff. 4/16/2017)

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  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  3. Chapter 2A — EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  4. Chapter 2B — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS)
  5. Chapter 3 — BUDGET PROCEDURES
  6. Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
    Overview
    1. SEC. 4.1. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; ADMINISTRATION AND PRO…
    2. SEC. 4.2. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES.
    3. SEC. 4.3. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – CITY H…
    4. SEC. 4.4. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – EXCEPT…
    5. SEC. 4.5. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – DEPOSI…
    6. SEC. 4.6. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – APPLIC…
    7. SEC. 4.7. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – INSURA…
    8. SEC. 4.8. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – DURATI…
    9. SEC. 4.9. INSTALLATION OF VENDING STANDS AND MACHINES – ISSUAN…
    10. SEC. 4.10. USE OF CITY SEAL ON CITY-OWNED PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE…
    11. SEC. 4.11. USE OF CITY-OWNED VEHICLES.
    12. SEC. 4.12. AUTOMOBILE POOL.
    13. SEC. 4.13. AUTOMOBILE SELF-INSURANCE.
    14. SEC. 4.14. RESTRICTION ON USE OF POLLUTING EQUIPMENT.
    15. § 4.15
    16. SEC. 4.18. LENDERS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY FOR USE ON…
    17. SEC. 4.19. USE OF CITY PROPERTY.
    18. SEC. 4.20. TOBACCO PRODUCT AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ADVERTISING …
    19. SEC. 4.21. NAMING THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM FOR BILL GRAHAM.
    20. SEC. 4.22. NAMING THE HALL OF JUSTICE FOR THOMAS J. CAHILL.
    21. SEC. 4.23. RENTAL DEPOSITS; BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND M…
    22. SEC. 4.24. PARKING FEE FOR CITY PARKING FACILITIES.
    23. SEC. 4.25. NAMING THE CITY-OWNED STADIUM AT CANDLESTICK POINT.
    24. SEC. 4.26. ANNUAL REPORT OF REVENUE RECOVERY FOR DAMAGE TO CIT…
    25. SEC. 4.27. POLICY OF PROMOTING REPRESENTATIONS OF WOMEN ON CIT…
    26. SEC. 4.28. NAMING THE CITY HALL PRESS ROOM FOR BARBARA A. TAYL…
    27. SEC. 4.29. NAMING THE SECOND-FLOOR ROTUNDA IN CITY HALL FOR BU…
    28. SEC. 4.30. NAMING THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT…
  7. Chapter 5 — ADVISORY BODIES AND COMMISSIONS
  8. Chapter 6 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  9. Chapter 7 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  10. Chapter 8 — DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS
  11. Chapter 9A — FARMERS' MARKET
  12. Chapter 9B — FLEA MARKET
  13. Chapter 10 — FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS
  14. Chapter 10A — [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]
  15. Chapter 10B — SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
  16. Chapter 10C — REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
  17. Chapter 10E — PLANNING MONITORING
  18. Chapter 10F — 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE
  19. Chapter 10G — BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES
  20. Chapter 10H — RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  21. Chapter 11 — FRANCHISES
  22. Chapter 12 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
  23. Chapter 12A — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
  24. Chapter 12D — MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
  25. Chapter 12E — BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIP…
  26. Chapter 12F — IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN …
  27. Chapter 12H — IMMIGRATION STATUS
  28. Chapter 12I — CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
  29. Chapter 12L — PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROF…
  30. Chapter 12M — PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION
  31. Chapter 12N — LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND …
  32. Chapter 12S — WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
  33. Chapter 12Y — SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  34. Chapter 13 — JAILS AND PRISONERS
  35. Chapter 14A — DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
  36. Chapter 14B — LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NONDIS…
  37. Chapter 14C — [EXPIRED]
  38. Chapter 15 — MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
  39. Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
  40. Chapter 17 — PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
  41. Chapter 18 — PAYROLL PROCEDURE
  42. Chapter 19 — PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
  43. Chapter 19A — PUBLIC HEALTH
  44. Chapter 19B — ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
  45. Chapter 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES
  46. Chapter 21 — ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  47. Chapter 21A — HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  48. Chapter 21B — CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG O…
  49. Chapter 21D — FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPA…
  50. Chapter 21E — GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PER…
  51. Chapter 21F — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL…
  52. Chapter 21G — GRANTS
  53. Chapter 21H — PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
  54. Chapter 22 — RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  55. Chapter 22A — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  56. Chapter 22B — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  57. Chapter 22C — PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
  58. Chapter 22D — OPEN DATA POLICY
  59. Chapter 22E — CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
  60. Chapter 22G — OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
  61. Chapter 22H — DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY A…
  62. Chapter 22I — OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF…
  63. Chapter 22J — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
  64. Chapter 23 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  65. Chapter 23A — SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
  66. Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  67. Chapter 24A — ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT P…
  68. Chapter 25 — STREET LIGHTING
  69. Chapter 26 — [RESERVED]
  70. Chapter 27 — HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  71. Chapter 28 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
  72. Chapter 29 — FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
  73. Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303(q)
  74. Chapter 29B — CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITYFU…
  75. Chapter 30 — CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  76. Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES A…
  77. Chapter 32 — RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
  78. Chapter 33 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  79. Chapter 33A — LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVE…
  80. Chapter 34 — NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLAS…
  81. Chapter 35 — RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PRO…
  82. Chapter 36 — COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
  83. Chapter 37 — RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION OR…
  84. Chapter 37A — RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
  85. Chapter 37B — MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
  86. Chapter 38 — COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATI…
  87. Chapter 39 — [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
  88. Chapter 40 — HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
  89. Chapter 41 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  90. Chapter 41A — RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  91. Chapter 41B — COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
  92. Chapter 41C — TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
  93. Chapter 41D — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
  94. Chapter 41E — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
  95. Chapter 41F — TOURIST HOTEL CONVERSION
  96. Chapter 41G — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
  97. Chapter 42 — [RESERVED]
  98. Chapter 43 — MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
  99. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  100. Title 2 — FINANCING RESIDENCES
  101. Title 3 — BONDS
  102. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  103. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  104. Title 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
  105. Title 3 — BONDS
  106. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  107. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  108. Title 2 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMATION OF DISTRICTS
  109. Title 3 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS
  110. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  111. Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS
  112. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  113. Title 2 — RESIDENCES
  114. Title 3 — BONDS
  115. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

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