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DBI expands curbside permitting and plans move to 49 South Van Ness amid backlog
Summary
DBI said curbside over‑the‑counter services launched June 24 and boosted daily permit issuance, but a backlog of over‑the‑counter with plans remains and staff expect progress after the July/August move to 49 South Van Ness.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection reported on a new curbside permitting program intended to address a COVID‑era backlog and to keep permitting and inspections functioning while staff move offices.
Assistant Director Christine Gasparek said curbside services began on June 24 and operate in two parts: an early window (07:30–09:30) for over‑the‑counter permits without plans and a broader daytime window (09:30–15:30) for over‑the‑counter submittals with plans. Appointments are managed via Eventbrite and limited to about 30 daily slots to support social‑distancing protocols. For OTC without plans, applicants can receive permits the same…
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