Standard residential fences within height limits in South San Francisco generally do not require a building permit. Fences over 6 feet, masonry fences, or fences requiring footings may need a permit. Contact Building Division.
South San Francisco fences that comply with zoning height limits (up to 6 feet in side/rear yards) generally do not require a building permit. Fences exceeding 6 feet, masonry walls, retaining walls, or fences attached to structures may require a building permit. Contact the Building Division at (650) 829-6670 to confirm requirements for your specific project before construction.
Unpermitted construction: stop-work order. May require removal or modification. Retroactive permit with penalty fees.
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco regulates noise under SSFMC Chapter 8.32 (Noise Regulations). The ordinance prohibits loud, unnecessary noise disturbing neighborhood pea...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco prohibits nuisance barking under the general noise ordinance (SSFMC Ch. 8.32). Animal control in SSF is provided by Peninsula Humane Soci...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco permits construction with a valid city permit weekdays 8 AM–8 PM, Saturdays 9 AM–8 PM, and Sundays/holidays 10 AM–6 PM. Equipment noise c...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco enforces CVC 72-hour abandonment rule, street sweeping restrictions, and residential time-limit zones. The city is densely developed (bio...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco requires vehicles to be parked on legal paved parking areas. Blocking public sidewalks is prohibited. Garage conversion ADUs do not requi...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco restricts large commercial vehicles from parking in residential zones. South San Francisco's industrial character means commercial vehicl...
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