Do I need a permit to replace the windows of my building?
Yes. A building permit to replace windows is required for every building in San Francisco, even non-historic buildings. Building permits are required for windows located on the front,...
Brief explanations about types of permit associated with the size of construction project and the permit process
Yes. A building permit to replace windows is required for every building in San Francisco, even non-historic buildings. Building permits are required for windows located on the front,...
No. The Planning Department does not regulate paint color; however, unpainted masonry buildings in Article 10 Historic Districts may need a permit in order to be painted or...
No. CEQA environmental review is only required when a property owner applies for a building permit. CEQA does not require owners to renovate or repair their properties....
CEQA law requires the Department to analyze a project’s impact to any known or potential historical resource. Before the impact of a project can be analyzed, the...
The Supplemental Information for Historic Resource Determination provides additional information about a particular property or set of properties that is to be analyzed for historic resource impacts under...
How do I know if a building is historic? Unfortunately, the vast majority of buildings have not been surveyed, documented, or listed as historic resources.
Not typically. The Planning Department conducts historic and cultural resource surveys to identify significant properties, but it does not pursue official designation of resources unless requested by the...