Shared Spaces Permit Extensions

Until legislation provides a path for a long-term permit program, Shared Spaces is extending all current emergency permits that are set to expire on June 30, 2021 as follows:

• Sidewalk and Parking Lane: Your permit will be automatically extended. No action needed unless you intend to end your participation in the program. 
• Private Lot: Your permit will be automatically extended. No action needed unless you intend to end your participation in the program. 
• Just Add Music: Your JAM permit will be valid through the extension of your renewed Sidewalk, Parking Lane, Roadway, SFMTA Parking Lot or Private Lot Shared Space permit. No action needed. 
• Roadway and SFMTA Parking Lots: You will need to submit a fresh application to extend your Roadway permit beyond June 30, 2021. Renewal applications will be due by May 21, 2021 on the Shared Spaces website.

Emergency permit extensions will expire on whichever of the following occurs first:  

• December 31, 2021; 
• 60 days after the Mayor or the Board of Supervisors terminates the emergency order authorizing the permits, or the proclamation of local emergency 

If any of the following apply to your Shared Spaces location, your permit will be set to expire before December 31, 2021. You will need to remove your Shared Space at the time of permit expiration:

• There is an infrastructure construction project scheduled to begin at your location; 
• A tow-away lane is being reactivated at your location; 
• Your location is in a transit boarding area on a transit line that was previously suspended but is being reactivated 

The GGRA is advocating to make the Shared Spaces program permanent. Please continue reading to learn how you can support the continuation of this program and request free “Save Outdoor Dining” promotional materials.

Making Shared Spaces Permanent: 
Sign Up to Get “Save Outdoor Dining” Materials for Your Business

Our partners at Grow SF are distributing “Save Outdoor Dining” 8.5x11 and 5x7 window signs, vinyl residue-free stickers, and business cards for your business! The QR code included on the materials will direct your customers to information on how they can support a permanent Shared Spaces program. Fill out the form on their website, and they’ll reach out to arrange delivery of these materials.

We will provide additional details on how you can show your support for a permanent Shared Spaces program soon. In the meantime, if you have not already, you can sign these petitions: 

Sign Grow SF’s petition 
Sign San Francisco Small Business petition

Please reach out to Chhavi Sahni at chhavi@ggra.org with any questions!

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Telephone Town Hall TOMORROW
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m

You are invited to join Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi for a telephone town hall for San Franciscans tomorrow, Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the vital relief programs for restaurants and shuttered venues under the American Rescue Plan. Congresswoman Pelosi will be joined by a representative from the Small Business Administration, as well as representatives from the restaurant and performing arts sectors, to share more information about how to access funding from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.

To join this town hall, please call in to (833) 261-6164 and ask your questions LIVE. This is not a video session. It will only be held over the phone. GGRA will share the audio recording once it becomes available if you are unable to join.