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Board approves Blue Fog Market sidewalk seating with strict conditions after neighborhood protests
Summary
The Board of Appeals upheld Public Works’ cafe‑tables permit for Blue Fog Market at 2567 Gough/Green but imposed conditions limiting seating to 8 seats and 4 tables and requiring truck/load management, staff monitoring of double‑parking, a liaison phone number for blocked driveways, and a renewal‑period review.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted Feb. 24 to uphold a Department of Public Works decision to approve a sidewalk cafe tables‑and‑chairs permit for Blue Fog Market, 2567 Gough Street, subject to conditions intended to protect neighbors’ safety and quiet.
Neighbors led by appellant Jim Connolly and agent Bridget Maley urged the board to revoke the permit, saying outdoor seating would cause persistent double‑parking, delivery truck blockages, noise and litter near Sherman Elementary School. “This is a commercial invasion of our R2 residential neighborhood,” Connolly said, pointing to letters of protest from immediate…
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