San Francisco County Municipal Code Art. 6 Temporary Use or Occupancy of

PUBLIC STREETS Sec. 6.1. Interdepartmental Staff Council on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT). Sec. 6.2. Definitions. Sec. 6.3. Request for Permission for Temporary Use or Occupancy of Public Streets. Sec. 6.3.1. Application. Sec. 6.3.2. Public Hearing and Notice. Sec. 6.3.3. Review, Approval, and Costs. Sec. 6.3.4. Appeals. Sec. 6.3.5. Late Applications. Sec. 6.4. Street Fairs. Sec. 6.4.1. Application. Sec. 6.4.2. Review and Approval. Sec. 6.4.3. Fees. Sec. 6.4.4. Appeals. Sec. 6.5. Athletic Events. Sec. 6.6. General Conditions and Exceptions. Sec. 6.7. Insurance. Sec. 6.8. Director of Transportation Approval of Certain Temporary Street Use Permits. Sec. 6.9. Temporary Street Closures for Roadway Shared Space Activities. Sec. 6.10. Athletic Events. Sec. 6.11. Exemption from Fees for Qualifying Neighborhood Outdoor Events.

TRANSPORTATION (ISCOTT). (a) ISCOTT. There is hereby established a committee to be known as the Interdepartmental Staff Council on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT) to address temporary use or occupancy of the streets as provided in this Article 6. (b) Membership. ISCOTT shall consist of designated representatives from the following departments and agencies: (1) Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA),,;1 (2) Planning; (3) Public Works; (4) Police; (5) Fire; (6) Public Health; and (7) Entertainment Commission. (c) Chair. The Director of Transportation or their designee shall serve as Chair of ISCOTT. (d) Consultation. In exercising its powers ISCOTT shall consult with any other City department or agency that could be affected by any temporary use or occupancy of a public street. (e) Authority. ISCOTT shall have the authority to take all acts reasonably necessary for it to carry out any duties imposed upon it by law. (f) Public Hearing. Except for applications reviewed under Section 6.8, before acting on any application for temporary use or occupancy of public streets, Street Fair or an Athletic Event, ISCOTT shall conduct a public hearing at a publicly noticed time and place to be determined by ISCOTT. (Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 99-21, File No. 210284, App. 7/28/2021, Eff. 8/28/2021; Ord. 95-26, File No. 260294, App. 5/20/2026, Eff. 6/20/2026; Ord. 99-26, File No. 260217, App. 5/29/2026, Eff. 6/29/2026; Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) CODIFICATION NOTE

1. So in Ord. 121-26.

New Ordinance Notice Publisher's Note: This section has been REPEALED and READDED by new legislation (Ord. 121-26 , approved 6/26/2026, effective 7/27/2026). The text of the amendment will be incorporated under the new section number when the amending legislation is operative. For the purpose of this Article 6, the following definitions shall apply: “Athletic Event” is an event in which a group of people collectively engage in a sport or form of physical exercise on any street in the City, which event obstructs or interferes with the normal flow of vehicular traffic. An “athletic event” includes, but is not limited to, jogging, bicycling, race walking, roller skating, or running. Any event taking place entirely on property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Parks Department shall be exempt from this Article 6. “Director” as used in this Article 6 shall mean the Director of Transportation or their designee unless otherwise specified. “ISCOTT Members” shall mean the departments and agencies listed in Section 6.1(b) of this Article. “Major Event” is an event, including Athletic Events and Street Fairs, involving any of the following: the use or occupancy of more than five blocks, the expected attendance or participation of more than 1,000 people at any one time, or the rerouting of more than three

MTA transit lines. “Major events” shall also include any sports events with expected attendance of more than 50,000 people, or any parade governed by the provisions of Police Code Section 366 et seq. “Sponsor” means the person or organization responsible for organizing the proposed temporary use or occupancy of the public street, including Athletic Events, Major Events, and Street Fairs, and authorized to represent proposed events before City agencies and officials. “Street Fair” means a social or community event, not including an athletic event or parade, in which any group of persons convene to celebrate their community or neighborhood on any street in the City which event obstructs or interferes with the normal flow of vehicular traffic. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.2 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 6-13 , File No. 120772, App. 2/4/2013, Eff. 3/6/2013; Ord. 58-19, File No. 190109, App. 3/29/2019, Eff. 4/29/2019, Retro. 4/20/2019; Ord. 99-21, File No. 210284, App. 7/28/2021, Eff. 8/28/2021; Ord. 95-26, File No. 260294, App. 5/20/2026, Eff. 6/20/2026; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(a) Findings. The increasing number of Athletic Events being held on City streets places a significant burden on the City and its inhabitants. Athletic Events provide entertainment and recreation for San Franciscans and people throughout the Bay Area, as well as promoting and supporting tourism in the City. But closing off several major streets at the same time to accommodate a race often causes hardship in the daily lives of local residents, widespread disruption of public transit service, increased litter on public streets and sidewalks, and potential interference with emergency services. By adopting this Section 6.5, the Board of Supervisors intends to reconcile the City’s interest in promoting Athletic Events with the right of its citizens to the quiet enjoyment of their own neighborhoods. (b) General. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the regulation of Athletic Events as defined in Section 6.2, including the processes for obtaining permits for Athletic Events and the payment of associated fees to the City, shall be governed by this Section 6.5. (c) Designation of Routes. Athletic Events requiring temporary street closings shall be limited in location to routes previously designated as appropriate by the Board of Supervisors. These routes shall be drawn up by ISCOTT and approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. In designating these routes, ISCOTT and the Board shall consider the effect of the designation upon: local traffic patterns; MTA routes; the ability of the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to provide special services to the event; the safe and efficient delivery of police, fire and emergency medical services to the affected neighborhoods; the safety of participants in the event; and, the rights of participants, residents and local businesses to the reasonable use and enjoyment of City streets. (d) Application. Any person seeking permission to conduct an Athletic Event shall file an application. The filing of an application and its processing shall be governed by the same processes, application fees, appellate procedures, MTA fees, and other requirements contained in Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.4. A street closing for an Athletic Event shall be restricted to those routes designated pursuant to this Section 6.5. The applicant may, as part of the application, request a waiver of this restriction. In considering a request for a waiver, the City may take into account the extent to which the event has been held along a particular route prior to the application date if that same route has been in use continuously for a period of three or more years. An applicant’s request for a waiver shall be granted if the Police Department requires a change of route for public safety. (e) Public Notice. (1) Mailed Notice. ISCOTT shall mail a copy of any application for a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event to any community group or neighborhood association that has previously requested in writing to be notified of such applications. (2) Street Notice. (A) If the temporary street closing is approved, the applicant shall cause notices of the event to be conspicuously posted on both sides of the street along the entire route, at not more than 300 feet in distance apart on each street so posted, but not less than three notices on each street forming part of the route. The notices shall be posted at least 72 hours before the scheduled start of the event. The

applicant shall remove the notices within 48 hours after the event, or be liable for the costs of removal by the City pursuant to Article 10 of the San Francisco Police Code. (B) Each notice shall be headed “STREET CLOSED FOR ATHLETIC EVENT” in letters not less than one inch in height, and shall in legible characters (1) briefly describe the event to be held; (2) identify the date and time the event is to take place; and, (3) warn that the street will be closed to traffic at that time. (f) Cost Recovery. (1) Police. (A) Request for Police Services. An application for a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event shall be deemed a request for Police Department services under Sections 10B.1 through 10B.5 of the Administrative Code. The Chief of Police may detail such personnel to police the event in the number and for the period of time the Chief determines to be necessary to perform the services. If the on-site services of two or more police officers are required during the event, the applicant shall be liable for the cost of police services, including field investigation needed to determine manpower requirements, and shall be responsible for indemnifying and holding harmless the City and the police personnel as required by Administrative Code Section 10B.2. (B) Deposit of Estimated Police Costs. Upon approval of a temporary street closure for an Athletic Event, a sum of money which the Chief of Police estimates will be necessary to cover the costs of services pursuant to Administrative Code Section 10B.2 shall be due. No permit for an Athletic Event shall be effective until such sum of money is deposited with the Chief of Police and the applicant presents to the Chief of Police proof of such deposit. The sum of money required pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited at least one week before the scheduled event. If the applicant does not deposit the sum required within the time limit specified, the permit shall be deemed denied, or, if the street closing already has been approved, revoked. (C) Post-Event Police Costs. Within a reasonable time after the event, the Chief of Police shall determine the amount of money necessary to cover the cost of services provided by the Police Department pursuant to Section 10B.2 of the Administrative Code. If the deposit pursuant to Subsection (B) is insufficient to cover the cost of police services, the Chief of Police shall notify the applicant by United States mail to the address listed on the application and the applicant shall have ten days to pay the balance. If the amount deposited exceeds the actual costs, the Chief of Police shall authorize a refund of the excess to the applicant at the address shown on the application. (D) Cancelled Events and Revoked Permits. If the applicant or Sponsor cancels the event after personnel have been assigned to police it and such personnel have begun that duty, the applicant shall be liable for the time expended by police personnel pursuant to Section 10B.2 of the Administrative Code, but in no case for less than two hours per employee. If the temporary street closure is revoked, the money deposited for the costs of police services pursuant to this Section 6.5(f)(1) shall be refunded. (2) Public Works. (A) Request for Public Works Services. An application for a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event shall be deemed a request for Department of Public Works services within the meaning of Sections 10B.11 through 10B.15 of the Administrative Code. The Director of Public Works may detail such personnel to provide street-cleaning and related services for the event in the number and for the period of time the Director of Public Works determines to be necessary to perform the services. The applicant for the temporary street closing shall be liable for the cost of street-cleaning and related services, including field investigation needed to determine manpower requirements, and shall be responsible for indemnifying and holding harmless the City and the Department of Public Works personnel as required by Section 10B.12. (B) Deposit of Estimated Public Works Costs. Upon approval of a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event, a sum of money which the Director of Public Works estimates will be necessary to cover the costs of services pursuant to Section 10B.12 of the Administrative Code shall be due. No approval shall be deemed effective until such sum of money is deposited with the Director of Public Works. The sum of money required pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited at least one week before the scheduled event. If the applicant does not deposit the sum required within the time limit specified, the permit application shall be deemed denied, or, if the permit has already been approved, revoked. The Director of Public Works may waive the advance deposit requirement if the particular event has not required additional street-cleaning or related services for the past three years. The applicant shall, however, remain liable for the costs of any additional services actually required. (C) Post-Event Public Works Costs. Within a reasonable time after the event, the Director of Public Works shall determine the cost of services provided by the Department of Public Works pursuant to Section 10B.12 of the Administrative Code. If the deposit pursuant to subsection (B) is insufficient, the Director of Public Works shall notify the applicant by United States mail to the address listed on the application and the applicant shall have ten days to pay the balance. If the amount deposited exceeds the actual costs, the Director of Public Works shall authorize a refund of the excess to the applicant at the address shown on the application. (D) Cancelled Events and Revoked Permits. If the Board of Supervisors has approved a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event and the applicant cancels the

applicant shall have ten days to pay the balance. If the amount deposited exceeds the actual costs, the Director of Public Works shall authorize a refund of the excess to the applicant at the address shown on the application. (D) Cancelled Events and Revoked Permits. If the Board of Supervisors has approved a temporary street closing for an Athletic Event and the applicant cancels the event after personnel have been assigned to provide street-cleaning and related services to the event and such personnel have begun that duty, the applicant shall be liable for the time expended by Department of Public Works personnel pursuant to Section 10B.12 of the Administrative Code. If a temporary street closing is revoked, the money deposited for the costs of street-cleaning and related services pursuant to this Section 6.5 shall be refunded. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.5 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(a) Conditions. Any permission for the temporary use or occupancy of a public street authorized by the City under Sections 6.3 though 6.5 of Article 6 shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) The temporary use or occupancy of a public street shall not unnecessarily obstruct or bar public access onto said street. Sidewalks shall remain open at all times for pedestrian use unless the Board of Supervisors authorizes closure of the sidewalk by resolution. (2) No object shall be placed or maintained within 15 feet of any fire hydrant or within five feet of any fire alarm box or police call box. (3) No object shall be placed or maintained within any intersection or pedestrian crosswalk, nor shall any vehicle be permitted to be Parked in such areas. (4) A continuous passageway in the roadway for the use of emergency vehicles shall be maintained as determined by the Fire Department. (5) No object shall be fastened to or erected over the surface of the street or sidewalk, and no object shall be affixed to any pole or standard upon any street or sidewalk, without prior written consent of the Director of Public Works. (6) Painting upon any street or sidewalk surface shall be permitted only if a washable paint is used. (7) Adequate illumination of the area shall be maintained at all times that illumination is appropriate. (8) Official traffic-control devices and traffic signal controllers shall not be covered or blocked at any time. (9) Street barricades determined by the MTA shall be maintained in said locations at all times during the period of the permittee’s use or occupancy, and shall be removed promptly by the permittee upon termination of the period of use or occupancy. (10) All manhole covers and valve box covers shall be kept clear of any fixed object. (11) All streets and sidewalks within the area for which such permission is granted shall be kept clean and free from dirt and debris at all times during the period of such temporary use or occupancy, and all materials and equipment used in connection with the temporary use and occupancy shall be removed from the area within 24 hours of the termination of the period of such use or occupancy. The Director of Public Works shall report any violations of this subsection to the Board of Supervisors. (12) Signs shall be posted pursuant to Health Code Sections 265 through 265.3 wherever alcohol is offered for sale. (13) All applicants shall comply with the requirements of Health Code Article 19L, “Prohibiting Smoking at Certain Outdoor Events.” (14) Such further conditions as may be imposed by the Department of Public Works after inspection of the area involved. (15) Entertainment Zone Events. In addition to complying with all applicable provisions of this Article 6, any person or organization seeking permission for the temporary use or occupancy of a portion of a public street for an Entertainment Zone Event as defined in Administrative Code Section 94B.1 shall comply with all applicable provisions of Administrative Code Chapter 94B. (b) Monitored Bicycle Parking at Public Events. ISCOTT or other applicable permitting authority is authorized and encouraged in its discretion to require, and to develop guidelines regarding, monitored bicycle parking at appropriate large permitted public events. The Sponsor of the public event may provide such monitoring service or ensure that such monitored bicycle parking is available in local garages or other similar facilities. If the Sponsor provides monitored bicycle parking, the Sponsor may charge a nominal fee for such service. The amount of such fee shall be included as part of the Sponsor’s permit application. If the Sponsor is unable to ascertain the fee amount at the time of the permit application, the Sponsor may submit a fee schedule to ISCOTT, or other applicable permitting authority, as soon as possible but no later than 10 days before the event. (c) Recycling Conditions. The City Administrator or their designee shall review recycling plans submitted pursuant to this subsection 6.6(c) and recommend any conditions to ISCOTT that should be imposed on any applicant. (1) Recycling Plan. Any applicant seeking permission for the temporary use or occupancy of a public street under Sections 6.3 through 6.5 of this Article 6, for an event that includes dispensing of beverages from glass, aluminum, or plastic containers, or which causes to be generated large amounts of other recyclable materials, shall be required to submit a plan demonstrating a good-faith effort to provide a method to separate glass, aluminum, and plastic beverage containers or other materials for recycling. (2) Disposition of Recyclable Materials. Prior to ISCOTT’s review, the applicant shall submit to the chair of ISCOTT the following information: (A) A plan that describes the number and location of source-separated recycling containers that are necessary to ensure convenient utilization and protect public health and safety; and (B) Documentation that a private or nonprofit entity will perform collection services. (3) Collection of Recyclable Containers. At the time ISCOTT considers the application, it shall determine whether the applicant

has provided the required information and whether the measures proposed provide for the collection and disposition of source-separated materials. The applicant shall pay to the Director of Public Works at the time the application is filed a deposit in the amount of $100, for each day of the event, which shall be forfeited if applicant fails to collect and deposit recyclable materials at a recycling facility. The Director of Public Works shall refund the deposit upon receipt of documentation verifying that the collected material was disposed at an appropriate recycling facility. (4) Past Performance. If an applicant for a temporary street closing, Street Fair or Athletic Event has been previously granted a permit and failed to collect and dispose recyclable beverage containers, ISCOTT may require the applicant to pay a deposit in an amount greater than normally required, so long as the increased amount is reasonably related to the anticipated costs of collecting and disposing of recyclable materials. However, if an applicant who has failed to comply with a recycling plan in the past has, since that occurrence, temporarily used a public street, or sponsored a Street Fair or Athletic Event pursuant to a permit and has complied with a recycling plan, the amount of the deposit normally required of applicants shall apply. The Director of Public Works shall maintain records for a period of three years that document applicants’ recycling performance. (5) Rules and Regulations. The City Administrator shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and requirements of this Article 6. Before issuing or amending any rules or regulations, the City Administrator shall provide a 30-day public comment period by providing published notice in an official newspaper of general circulation in the City of the intent to issue or amend the regulations. (d) Exceptions. The provisions of Sections 6.1 through 6.4.4 and Sections 6.6 of this Article 6 shall not be applicable to permits issued by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the provisions of Section 724 of the Public Works Code. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.6 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 168-09, File No. 090708, App. 7/21/2009; Ord. 118-21, File No. 210566, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 130-24, File No. 240408, App. 6/27/2024, Eff. 7/28/2024; Ord. 222-24, File No. 240665, App. 9/13/2024, Eff. 10/14/2024; Ord. 95-26, File No. 260294, App. 5/20/2026, Eff. 6/20/2026; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(a) Commercial Street Fair Insurance. Applicants for permission to hold a Street Fair on a predominantly commercial street shall comply with the following requirements for insurance coverage. For purposes of this subsection (a), a “predominantly commercial street” shall mean a street block on which at least 50% of front footage of private property on the ground floor of the street is used for commercial purposes. A street block shall be measured from street intersection to street intersection, but shall not include any alley intersection. (1) Applicants shall maintain in force, during the full term of the permit, insurance as follows: (A) General Liability Insurance with limits not less than $500,000 each occurrence Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including Contractual Liability, Personal Injury, Broadform Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations Coverages; (B) If the applicant will operate vehicles in connection with Street Fair activities under the permit, Automobile Liability Insurance with limits not less than $500,000 each occurrence Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including owned, non- owned and hired auto coverages, as applicable; and (C) If the applicant has employees, Workers’ Compensation with Employers’ Liability limits not less than $500,000 each accident. (2) General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance policies shall be endorsed to provide the following: (A) Name as additional insureds the City and County of San Francisco, its officers, agents, and employees; and (B) That such policies are primary insurance to any other insurance available to the Additional Insureds with respect to any claims arising out of activities under the permit, and that insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought. (3) Certificates of insurance, in format and with insurers satisfactory to the City evidencing all applicable coverages shall be furnished to the City not less than ten working days prior to the date of the event and before commencing any operations under the permit, with complete copies of policies to be furnished to the City upon request. (4) The insurance requirement of this subsection (a) shall be waived by the Board of Supervisors if the applicant certifies in writing that: (A) the purpose of the Street Fair is First Amendment expression, and (B) the cost of obtaining insurance is so financially burdensome that it would constitute an unreasonable prior restraint on the right of First Amendment expression, or that it has been impossible for the applicant to obtain insurance coverage. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this Section 6.7, an applicant seeking permission for the temporary use or occupancy of a public street for an Entertainment Zone Event under Administrative Code Chapter 94B shall maintain insurance coverage in a form and amount satisfactory to the City, which shall not be less than the coverage required by subsection (a)(1) of this Section 6.7. (b) Major Event Insurance. Sponsors of major events shall be required to provide an insurance policy naming the City as an additional insured, in a form approved by the Office of Risk Management. Coverage shall be in an amount of $1,000,000 or more, as

determined by the Office of Risk Management. This insurance requirement shall be waived where the event constitutes the exercise of rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Sponsor submits a sworn statement of indigence. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.7 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 231-09, File No. 090780, App. 11/10/2009; Ord. 6-13 , File No. 120772, App. 2/4/2013, Eff. 3/6/2013; Ord. 99-21, File No. 210284, App. 7/28/2021, Eff. 8/28/2021; Ord. 165-24, File No. 240475, App. 7/3/2024, Eff. 8/3/2024; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

TEMPORARY STREET USE PERMITS. (a) Application. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article 6, the Director may grant a permit for the temporary use or occupancy of a public street under Sections 6.3 through 6.3.5, or the temporary use of streets for Street Fairs under Sections 6.4 through 6.4.4, including for events that qualify as Major Events, if upon review of the application the Director determines that the proposed use: (1) Will be contained within three blocks; (2) Will not close any intersections; (3) Will not require the rerouting of any SFMTA revenue vehicles; and (4) Is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who will use that portion of the street during the temporary street closure. (b) Informing ISCOTT Members: The Director may grant a permit under subsection (a) of this Section 6.8 without referring the application to ISCOTT. The Director shall transmit copies of such applications to the members of ISCOTT for informational purposes. (c) Fees. The Director shall calculate the fee to be charged to the applicant in the same manner that fees are prescribed in Sections 6.3.3 and 6.4.3. (d) Public Notice. The Director shall issue rules and regulations specifying a process for the applicant to post notice of an application and provide the public an opportunity to submit written public comment on the application. (e) Other Permits Required. (1) If a proposed use will include the sale of food or beverages, the applicant shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Department of Public Health no later than 14 days before the date of the event. (2) If a proposed use will include the use of propane or butane (liquefied petroleum gas), open flames, pyrotechnics or fireworks, or a tent or membrane structure, the applicant shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Fire Chief no later than 10 days before the date of the event. (f) Application Timeline. The permit applicant must submit their application under this Section 6.8 to the Director at least 30 calendar days before the date of the event. The Director may accept an emergency application for a proposed temporary use or occupancy scheduled to occur fewer than 30 calendar days after the application date if the Director determines that the applicant has demonstrated that an extraordinary emergency exists that requires the street closure. (g) Reconsideration and Appeal. If the Director denies an application, the applicant may submit a request for reconsideration to ISCOTT within five working days of the Director’s decision. If ISCOTT denies the request for reconsideration, the applicant may file an appeal with the Board of Supervisors within five working days of ISCOTT’s decision under the procedures in subsection (b) of Section 6.3.4. If the Director denies an application for emergency consideration, the applicant may file an appeal directly to the Board of Supervisors within five working days of the Director’s decision under the procedures in subsection (b) of Section 6.3.4. (h) Inapplicable. This Section shall not apply to permits for Roadway Shared Spaces described under Section 6.9 or to permits for Athletic Events described in Section 6.5. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.8 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

SPACE ACTIVITIES. (a) Definitions. For the purposes of this Section 6.9, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Roadway Shared Space Activities” means permitted activities that are authorized under the Shared Spaces Program set forth in Administrative Code Chapter 94A which occur in the Traffic Lane, do not significantly interfere or delay a public transit service, and generally do not exceed 10 consecutive hours per day over four consecutive days per week over a total period of time of not more than

two years. (2) “Traffic Lane” means the portion of the Street that has been dedicated for the movement of motor vehicles exclusive of transit platforms and traffic islands. (b) ISCOTT is authorized to issue permits for the Temporary Closure, as defined in Division II, and occupancy of the Traffic Lane of a Street under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Transportation Agency, including Roadway Shared Space permits pursuant to the Shared Spaces Program as set forth in Administrative Code Chapter 94A, provided that the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors authorizes ISCOTT to issue such permits. Any permit issued by ISCOTT shall be limited to a period of one-year or less. ISCOTT may renew any such permit for up to one additional year for a maximum period of two consecutive years for the Temporary Closure. (c) Any person seeking permission for the temporary use or occupancy of the Traffic Lane shall file an application and follow all of the procedures set forth in Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.4, except for subsection 6.31(b)(2) 1 and 6.3.3(a)(6), and subsection 6.6(c). (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.4, ISCOTT shall review an application for a Roadway Shared Space permit and shall issue any approval within 30 days of receipt of the application, for projects that are not located on Municipal Railway or other public transit lines. For permitted locations that are located on Municipal Railway or other public transit lines, approval may take longer than 30 days after receipt of an application. (e) In determining whether to issue a permit, ISCOTT shall follow the procedures set forth in Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.4 and 6.6 and all of the requirements and conditions set forth in those sections shall apply notwithstanding Section 6.6(d). In addition to the street barricade requirement set forth in Section 6.6(a)(9), any barricades and other traffic control devices required by the Municipal Transportation Agency shall be provided by that agency. If ISCOTT decides not to temporarily close the Traffic Lane, neither Public Works nor any other City agency shall have the authority to issue a permit for occupancy of the Traffic Lane. (f) Upon the expiration of any Roadway Shared Space permits under the Shared Spaces Program, ISCOTT’s approval to temporarily close the Traffic Lane shall immediately expire and the closed portion of the Street shall be reopened immediately. Upon revocation of any Roadway Shared Space permit, the closed portion of the Street shall be reopened after 14 days’ notice has been given by the City, or sooner if the Director determines that the closure is resulting in an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. If the closed portion of the Street is not reopened within the time set by the Director, the Roadway Shared Space permittee shall be subject to fines and administrative penalties as provided under Administrative Code Chapter 94A. (g) The SFMTA may charge a fee to reimburse the agency for costs associated with the closure of a Traffic Lane. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.9 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) CODIFICATION NOTE

1. So in Ord. 121-26.

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTDOOR EVENTS. (a) A “Qualifying Neighborhood Outdoor Event” is an event under this Article 6 for the temporary use or occupancy of a public street that meets all the following criteria: (1) The Sponsor is one or more of the following: (A) A non-profit arts and culture organization that provides programming in San Francisco, that is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and that is in compliance with all applicable requirements to register with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charities and Fundraisers; (B) A business with less than $5 million in annual gross revenue that has a physical place of business within or adjacent to the area in which the proposed event would take place; (C) A merchant or neighborhood resident association that represents the area in which the proposed event would take place; or (D) A property and business improvement district that serves the area in which the proposed event would take place; (2) The event is primarily intended to attract residents and workers from neighboring areas; (3) The event is free and open to the public; (4) If incorporating amplified sound, the event does so for a maximum of six hours; (5) The event occupies a maximum of three continuous blocks; occupies streets in a hub-and-spoke pattern within a one block radius from a central intersection; or is a night market occupying up to six continuous blocks along Irving Street between 19th Avenue and Great Highway, Noriega Street between 19th Avenue and Great Highway, or Taraval Street between 19th Avenue and Great Highway; (6) The event is a single-day event that involves a street closure for no longer than 24 hours for all event activities, with public programming taking place outdoors within the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm;

(7) As determined by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), the event does not impact light rail, street car, or cable car operations; impact major streets; require the rerouting of a SFMTA Rapid Line; unduly disrupt vehicle or pedestrian traffic; require substituting trolley buses or rail cars with motor coaches; restrict direct access by SFMTA vehicles to rail stations; or require the SFMTA to shut down electrification of overhead wires; and (8) For an event that primarily takes place on Recreation and Park Department property, the event does not involve the closure of any street that would not contain public-facing programming during the event. (b) Application for a Fee Waiver. (1) A Sponsor seeking a determination of eligibility for a waiver of fees under this Section 6.10 shall file an application with, and on a form provided by, the SFMTA. The SFMTA will determine eligibility based on whether the event is a Qualifying Neighborhood Outdoor Event before ISCOTT issues a street closure permit. (2) In order to receive a fee waiver, a Sponsor shall apply for and must receive a determination of eligibility for the fee waiver under this Section 6.10 before applying for an ISCOTT street closure permit. (3) A Sponsor is eligible for fee waivers for up to 12 recurring events over the course of a calendar year, subject to any other applicable limitations in this Section 6.10. (4) Determination of eligibility for a waiver of fees under this Section 6.10 shall be final and not subject to appeal. (c) Waiver of Fees. (1) Upon a determination by the SFMTA that a Sponsor is eligible for one or more fee waivers under this Section 6.10, the Sponsor shall be entitled to such waivers. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 6.10, the proposed closure of a block that requires the rerouting of SFMTA transit service shall only be eligible for three fee waivers per calendar year, regardless of the Sponsor. (3) Fees subject to waiver include any and all application, permit, staffing, and inspection fees associated with a Qualifying Neighborhood Outdoor Event issued by any of the following departments, excluding fees imposed for a broader purpose beyond the Qualifying Neighborhood Outdoor Event and any fees imposed by the SFMTA: (A) Department of Public Health, including but not limited to fees for Temporary Food Facility permits under Article 8, Section 452 of the Health Code and fees imposed pursuant to Transportation Code Section 6.4.3; (B) Fire Department, including but not limited to fees imposed pursuant to Transportation Code Section 6.4.3 and fees for Fire Department permits; (C) Entertainment Commission, including but not limited to One Time Event Permits, One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits, and Sound Truck Permits; and (D) Police Department, including but not limited to fees imposed pursuant to Transportation Code Section 6.4.3. (d) Administration and Implementation. (1) The SFMTA shall inform relevant City departments of its waiver determinations under this Section 6.10. (2) The SFMTA may develop rules and/or regulations to implement this Section 6.10. (3) Each City department subject to a fee waiver under this Section 6.10 shall report annually to the SFMTA the events for which fees were waived and the amount of fees waived for each event. The SFMTA shall compile this information and report it annually to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. (e) Sunset Date. This Section 6.10 shall expire by operation of law on June 30, 2027. Upon expiration of this Section 6.10 , the City Attorney is authorized to cause this Section 6.10 to be removed from the Transportation Code. (Added by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026) (Former Sec. 6.10 amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 99-21, File No. 210284, App. 7/28/2021, Eff. 8/28/2021; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Added by Ord. 99-21, File No. 210284, App. 7/28/2021, Eff. 8/28/2021; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Added by Ord. 130-24, File No. 240408, App. 6/27/2024, Eff. 7/28/2024; Ord. 222-24, File No. 240665, App. 9/13/2024, Eff. 10/14/2024; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)

(Added by Ord. 95-26, File No. 260294, App. 5/20/2026, Eff. 6/20/2026; repealed by Ord. 121-26, File No. 260449, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)