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Unwanted Handbills and Newspapers

Newspapers on your sidewalk or handbills attached to your property can be a nuisance leading to neighborhood litter and sidewalk trash. There are city codes in place to help prevent the problem of unsolicited pamphlets and unwanted newspapers.

 

Handbills on Private Premises

Street Dedication and Acceptance

At various times, new subdivision are developed within the City and County of San Francisco. During the development of the subdivision, new roads and infrastructure may be required to support the development. The roads and infrastructure may be offered to the City as a right of way.

 

Pigeons

Please do not feed the pigeons. There are dozens of reasons why, but mainly: feeding pigeons harms our neighborhoods and also harms the birds.

 

Large population of pigeons is a health hazard.

Monument Preservation

The Monument Preservation Fund maintains the City's existing survey monuments through a long-term plan to inventory, reference and replace lost monuments.

Missing Sewer Vent Covers

Missing sewer vent covers can create tripping hazards and collect garbage.  We strongly encourage property owners to replace sewer vent covers in front of their property as soon as possible in order to avoid fines and prevent pedestrian injuries that they be may responsible for and lead to litigation.

Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks under Section 706 of the Public Works Code.

 

Establishing Street Names

Street names are typically established during the development or subdivision of land.  Renaming streets can be initiated by members of the public or the Board of Supervisors. 

Gifts to Public Works

This page is dedicated to the reporting of gifts to San Francisco Public Works. Proposition G, an amendment to the Sunshine Ordinance, places certain conditions on accepting or spending funds by private entities for City functions. 

City departments may not accept, direct or influence the spending of any money, goods or services worth more than one hundred dollars in aggregate for any City function unless the department discloses the amount and source of all such funds.

 

Potholes

Report it

  • Report a pothole online, use the mobile SF311 app or call 311. Our goal is to repair any pothole that is our responsibility within 72 hours during weekdays. Before you call, please determine the street address and the nearest cross-street where the pothole is located. 

 

What happens after I call?

Litter Receptacles

We maintain about 3,500 litter receptacles throughout the city. These receptacles are placed along busy commercial corridors, plazas, bus stops, and parks so people walking down the street or waiting for a bus have a place to toss gum wrappers, coffee cups, and other casual litter.

Curb Ramp Program

If you are a resident and use a wheelchair, walker, or mobility device, you can request a curb ramp in your neighborhood by calling 311 or writing to:

Kevin W. Jensen, AIA, CSI
49 South Van Ness Ave, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94103
t: (628) 271-2507
kevin.w.jensen@sfdpw.org

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