Design guidelines direct the placement, design and materials selection of streetscape features in relation to one another. Good street design depends on considering the relation of individual streetscape elements to the overall character of the street. Certain guidelines may be required as part of permits; others include advice and best practice for design of street elements.
The links below contain design guidelines for projects seeking making improvements to streets, sidewalks and streetscape elements in San Francisco.
Designing Complete Streets
Streetscape Elements by Street Type
New Streets in Major Development Areas
Street Types
Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial Streets
Residential
Neighborhood Residential Streets
Industrial/Mixed-use
Special Conditions
Park Interior Streets (coming soon)
Paseos (Pedestrian-Only Streets)
Project Types
Activating Street Space
Block Parties and Street Fairs
Outdoor Café and Restaurant Seating (Tables and Chairs)
Parklets (Sidewalk Platforms in the Parking Lane)
Play Streets – e.g. Sunday Streets
Street Markets (coming soon)
Greening and Stormwater Management
Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
Reclaiming Roadway Space
Bike Corrals (On-Street Bike Parking)
Living Alleys (coming soon)
Parklets (Sidewalk Platforms in the Parking Lane)
Street ‘Openings’ (Temporary – e.g. Maiden Lane)
Street ‘Openings’ (Pedestrian-Only Streets)
Streetscape Elements
Other Street Elements
Parking Restrictions at Corners