Applications

• Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Application Checklist for Conditional Use Applications
• Temporary Use Authorization
• Letter of Determination (For Small Cell Determination)
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness
• Minor Permit to Alter

Please refer to Fee Schedule for fees related to DPW Referrals, CUA applications, and Environmental review.

Procedures

• Building Permit Application - Type Form 8 -- Submittal Instructions and Review Procedure
  New Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTS) & WTS Facility Modification for Sites in Principally Permitted Zoning Districts
• CEQA for poles, or other instructions related to facilities in the public right-of-way
  Please email CPC.Wireless@sfgov.org for instructions NOTE: As of Sept 1, 2018, the referral fee for Public Works review by Planning has been revised, see Schedule of Fees - Interagency Referrals.

Make an Appointment Online
We offer appointment-based plan review and approval opportunities for wireless projects that are principally permitted. In addition, appointments are also available when filing a building permit application to implement a site that has received conditional use approval from the Planning Commission. This is an optional opportunity, however, you can still follow instructions outlined for Form 8 procedures. Please notee: back-to-back appointments are not available.

Guidelines

• Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Siting Guidelines
• Supplement to the 1996 WTS Facility Siting Guidelines
• Department of Public Health Guidelines for Radio-Frequency (RF) Emissions Reports
• Wireless Planning Advisory Bulletin #1 | Removal (decommissioning) of WTS Facilities and/or Transfer of Entitlement
• Wireless Planning Advisory Bulletin #3 | Best Practices for Micro WTS Facilities
• Wireless Planning Advisory Bulletin #4 | Best Practices for Micro or Macro WTS Facility Modifications
• Wireless Planning Advisory Bulletin #5 | Design Preferences for Small Cells ("DAS") on Wooden Utility Poles

Related Resources

• SFGovTV Video of Initiation Hearing
• Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Declaration of Intent for Section 106 Review
• Frequently Asked Questions about Wireless on Wooden Utility Poles
• Frequently Asked Questions about Wireless on Steel Light and Transit Poles
• Presentation Slides from March 17, 2016 Initiation Hearing
• Staff Report and Draft Ordinance for Initiation on March 17, 2016
• Sutro Tower Modification
• Twin Peaks Public Safety Radio Tower Upgrade Project

Questions or Feedback?

SF Planning Department
CPC.wireless@sfgov.org