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Board sides with homeowner on sidewalk encroachment; permits reinstated with Public Works conditions
Summary
The Board of Appeals granted the appeal from the owner at 1 Ashton/related address, overturning Public Works’ denial and reinstating review of a minor sidewalk encroachment permit with conditions from Public Works (lower fence, access around streetlight, no pergola or fire table in the right‑of‑way); pergola left subject to Planning variance.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on June 26 reversed a Public Works denial of a minor sidewalk encroachment permit and granted the owner’s appeal with conditions set by Public Works.
Appellant (Ms. Emberton) argued the fundamental legal question is whether code for public rights of way applies to private easements; she urged the board to recognize distinctions between public and private rights. Public Works staff said a memo…
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