Turn the sidewalk in front of your home into a place to relax, gather and take in the beautiful San Francisco scenery. Whether placed carefully next to a street tree or along your property line, sidewalk benches make the space in front of your home a more inviting place.
Sidewalk benches are considered Tier 1 Love Our Neighborhoods projects and require the following steps for registration.
Step One: Check if you are eligible
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You must be a private property owner registering a sidewalk bench for your own property OR you must be the authorized agent of a private property owner.
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Commercial or residential renters are not allowed to build Love Our Neighborhoods projects.
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If you operate a business and are interested in applying for a Shared Space, please visit the Shared Spaces website.
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You do not need neighbors' approval to install a sidewalk bench in front of your property.
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Make sure the sidewalk can safely accommodate your bench. Please refer to our guidelines.
Step Two: Get your documents together
We will ask for:
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Your name and contact information.
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Your project’s location.
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A description of your project.
You will need to upload:
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An image of your proposed site prior to installation of your project.
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An image of your project after installation.
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Images should show 10 feet in every direction from the project installation. Nearby structures should be clearly visible as well as the curb, if applicable.
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Your authorized agent form, if applicable.
Step Three: Start your registration
This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
After you submit your form, you will get an email confirmation. We will contact you about next steps.