South San Francisco requires vehicles to be parked on legal paved parking areas. Blocking public sidewalks is prohibited. Garage conversion ADUs do not require replacement parking under California state law.
South San Francisco zoning and traffic codes require residential vehicles to be parked in approved paved parking areas. Converting front yards to paved parking requires planning review. Vehicles may not block public sidewalks. Garage conversions to ADUs under California ADU law do not require replacement parking spaces. Contact Planning at (650) 877-8535 for specific driveway and front-yard parking questions.
Sidewalk blocking: parking citation $50 to $200. Unpaved parking: code compliance notice. Unpermitted driveway work: stop-work order.
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
Fence cost sharing between neighbors in South San Francisco is governed by California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act). Written notice of 30 days is...
South San Francisco, CA
Standard residential fences within height limits in South San Francisco generally do not require a building permit. Fences over 6 feet, masonry fences, or fe...
South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco fence heights are governed by SSFMC Title 20 (Zoning Code). Standard residential limits are 3–4 ft in front yards and up to 6 ft in side/...
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