- On June 28, 2023 the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation to waive permit fees for all parklet permits approved before June 30th, 2024. The Board also voted to expand eligibility for fee waivers. Businesses whose gross receipts are less than $2.5 mill now qualify for a 50% fee reduction. The fee reduction applies to annual license fees. Please find the passed legislation here.
- Waivers
- Parking Lanes and Curbside
- Sidewalk
- Roadway Shared Spaces
- Board of Appeals
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- On June 28, 2023 the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation to waive permit fees for all parklet permits approved before June 30th, 2024. The Board also voted to expand eligibility for fee waivers. Businesses whose gross receipts are less than $2.5 mill now qualify for a 50% fee reduction. The fee reduction applies to annual license fees. Please find the passed legislation here.
- Waivers
- Parking Lanes and Curbside
- Sidewalk
- Roadway Shared Spaces
- Board of Appeals
There are different fees for each type of permit. Fees range from $0 to $6,500 per permit depending on your permit type and other factors.
Fees are adjusted every year.
Back to topWaivers
| Type | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Parking lane and curbside fees | Initial permit fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. |
Sidewalk fees (Cafe Tables & Chairs and Display Merchandise) | Waived until April 15, 2023 |
| License fees | First two annual parklet license fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. |
Fees will not be waived for formula retail. Formula retail means you have 11 or more locations worldwide.
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If you had a Shared Spaces parklet during the pandemic and are transitioning to the permanent Shared Spaces Program: Initial permit fees and first two annual license fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits prior to 7/1/2024. Fees for post-pandemic permits will only be billed after you receive a permit (not at the time of application submittal), on the Unified License Bill.
Parking lanes and curbside fees depend on:
- How many parking spaces you use
- Types of use
- Public parklet
- Movable commercial parklet
- Fixed commercial parklet
- Your gross receipts
- Whether or not you are a formula retail operator (with 11 more locations worldwide)
Occupancy fees for parking lanes and curbside
| Type | First parking space (one-time) | Additional parking space (one-time) | License fee per parking space (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Parklet | $1130 Initial permit fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. | $282 | $113 First two annual parklet license fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. |
Movable Commercial Parklet | $2260 Initial permit fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. | $1130 | $1695 First two annual parklet license fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. |
Fixed Commercial Parklet | $3390 Initial permit fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. | $1695 | $2260 First two annual parklet license fees are waived for parklets that are issued permits before 7/1/2024. |
If gross receipts are less than $2.5M | ½ fee waived | ½ fee waived | ½ fee waived |
Definitions
Public parklet
- Is a fixed structure
- Provides full time, publicly accessible space
- Has no commercial activity
Movable commercial parklet
- Is a space occupied by the operator
- Has commercial activity during limited business hours
- Has a bench or other public seating facility
- Must choose from these available time blocks (up to 3):
- 8am to Noon
- Noon to 3pm
- 3pm to 6pm
- 6pm to 10pm
Fixed commercial parklet
- Is a space occupied by the operator
- Has commercial activity during business hours
- Has a bench or other public seating facility
- Open to the public during non-commercial daytime hours, even when business is closed
Learn more or email entertainment.commission@sfgov.org
| Type | APPLICATION FEE (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024) | ANNUAL LICENSE FEE (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit | $792.00 | $282.00 |
| Limited Live Performance Permit | $562.00 | $217.00 |
| Limited Live Performance Permit - Amendment | $188.00 | - |
| Place of Entertainment Permit | $2,488.00 | $706.00 |
| Place of Entertainment Permit - Amendment | $370.00 | - |
Sidewalk
Sidewalks fees depend on:
- Your type of use
- tables and chairs or
- display merchandise
- Square footage of sidewalk you use
Cafe Tables & Chairs
| Type | Permit application fee | Assessment fee |
|---|---|---|
New (first year) | $171 | And $9.50/Sq Ft |
Renewal (annual) | $85 | And $8.25/ Sq Ft |
If you violate the conditions of your permit, your annual assessment fee will be $10.50 per square foot.
Back to topDisplay Merchandise
| Type | Permit application fee | Assessment fee |
|---|---|---|
New (first year) | $184 | And $12.25/Sq Ft |
Renewal (annual) | $184 | And $12.25/ Sq Ft |
If you violate the conditions of your permit, you may need to pay a higher assessment fee.
If you want to use the sidewalk for both Cafe Tables and Chairs and Display Merchandise, you must pay both application fees. You must tell us the square footage for each permit on your application.
Back to topRoadway Shared Spaces
| Application Received | Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 Fee |
|---|---|
120+ days before first closure date | $1245 |
90-120 days before first closure date | $1557 |
60-89 days before first closure date | $1868 |
30-59 days before first closure date | $2283 |
Board of Appeals
We charge a $11 fee for all Shared Spaces permits for the Board of Appeals.
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