Ordinance 250540: Temporary Use Permits
- Serina Calhoun
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
UPDATE: This ordinance was filed on 5-20-25. It is being routed to the relevant committees.
Ordinance 250540 was introduced on 5-20-25 by Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Engardio.
This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes:
Streamlining for temporary use permits. Eliminates the requirement for a public hearing and allows the Planning Director or their designee to approve or deny new applications.
Clearly states that temporary use approval is not a conversion, discontinuance, abandonment, or change of use from the previously approved permanent use.
Extends the timeline for Pop-Up retail uses from 60 days to 3 years.
Allows construction of temporary structures for use during construction within a half mile or up to 2 miles of the premises when certain conditions are met.
Eliminates 311 notice requirements for temporary uses that are defined as "intermittent activities."
Permits temporary long-term parking and vehicle camping for a period 5-years for designated Vehicle Triage Centers and Safe Parking Programs. Includes two six-month extensions by the Planning Director.
Expands outdoor entertainment, arts, and recreation activities to also include retail sales and services for a maximum of 2 years.
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