Sidewalk Encroachment

Property owners can apply for a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment permit through San Francisco Public Works according to San Francisco Public Works Code, Article 15, Section 723.2, The encroachment must cover no more than 25% of its width.

Link to San Francisco Public Works website.

If the sidewalk width is limited, consider buying a Side Entry Hidee because its overall depth is about half that of a Front Entry Hidee, since the absence of front doors prevents any obstruction of the walkway.

Diagram showing property line, curb, sidewalk, and driveway dimensions and placement for a property.

The table below displays the minimum required sidewalk width for each model and size. These models feature top lids and are recommended for placement on the public sidewalk.

32 GAL64 GAL96 GAL
Sidewalk Hidee10 ft - 11 in13 ft - 3 in14 ft - 5 in
Side Entry Hidee8 ft - 2 in9 ft - 3 in10 ft - 10 in

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