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In plain English

This ordinance removes the need for contractors to submit a parking plan when applying for excavation permits for major work lasting 30 days or more, as well as for certain temporary street space occupancy permits. It also eliminates related fees and requirements for parking plan notices and reviews.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to eliminate the requirement for a contractor parking plan as a condition precedent for approval of excavation permits for major work that is 30 consecutive calendar days or longer and as a condition precedent of specified temporary street space occupancy permits for construction work, as well as the associated parking plan notice requirement and the parking plan review and inspection fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced: Sep 2, 2025
Final action: Nov 21, 2025
Sponsors: Bilal Mahmood
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How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to streamline the permitting process for excavation permits in San Francisco.

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Introduction of OrdinanceSeptember 2, 2025
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to eliminate the contractor parking plan requirement for excavation permits, aiming to simplify the permitting process.

MYR Memo 090225
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CEQA DeterminationSeptember 15, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Referral CEQA 091525
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Response ReceivedSeptember 29, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department's response regarding the CEQA determination was received, affirming the ordinance's compliance.

Planning Department Response
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Committee RecommendationOctober 27, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.

Comm Pkt 102725
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First Reading PassedNovember 4, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Final PassageNovember 18, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance.

Action History
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Ordinance ApprovedNovember 21, 2025
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, officially enacting the changes to the Public Works Code.

Action History

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Document trail
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Official legislation text
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Environmental review (CEQA)
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Environmental review (CEQA)
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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentSep 2, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardSep 15, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentSep 29, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeOct 27, 2025
βœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsNov 4, 2025 – Nov 18, 2025
βœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 21, 2025
βœ“APPROVED