The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Land or Right-of-Way Access Program provides for short-term access through its lands and right-of-ways to the owners of adjoining property. The purpose for this access is quite diverse, but some examples include: the removal of private property, vegetation, vehicles, etc.; access for construction, tree removal/maintenance, fence construction or repair or other reasons where access through private property is difficult or not feasible.

The procedures for securing access involve the completion of an Access Permit Application, along with the submittal of the appropriate insurance indemnification and the associated fees. The fees associated with issuance of an Access Permit have been approved by the Public Utilities Commission and are intended to recover the Department’s costs as related to processing, handling and inspecting the permit area.

You can obtain a copy of the application for a Land and Right of Way Permit here.  Contact Kathe Scott at (650) 652-3212 for more information.

You can download the Application for a Permit of Access below.  The application should then be sent to Kathe Scott, Natural Resources Division, San Francisco Utilities Commission, 1657 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.