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Board upholds sidewalk-encroachment permit for gated alley at 642 Jones Street with conditions to protect access
Summary
After extensive public testimony and departmental review, the Board of Appeals upheld a DPW sidewalk-encroachment permit for a gate at 642 Jones St., conditioning the permit on building permits, providing keys to every unit within one week of the decision’s release, and expanded open hours (07:30–6:00) until permits are final.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Aug. 15 upheld a sidewalk-encroachment permit allowing a gated entrance at 642 Jones Street but imposed conditions intended to protect tenant access and ensure code compliance.
DBI inspector Joseph Duffy reported a site visit and concluded that because the gate is attached to two separate buildings, building permits will be required for each property and that DBI would review accessibility, exiting and structural…
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