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Check what related permits you need for your Shared Space
You need other permits for outdoor entertainment, propane heaters, alcohol sales, and other activities.
What to know
What to do
Your Shared Spaces permit will let you use public space (like the sidewalk or parking lane).
You may need to get other permits for additional activities in the space.
These are other common permits that Shared Spaces operators need.
Propane heater permit
If you want to have a propane heater in your Shared Space, you must also get an operational permit from the SF Fire Department.
Outdoor amplified sound permit
If you want to provide entertainment or amplified sound in an outdoor space, you must also get a permit from the Entertainment Commission.
Provide entertainment or amplified sound in an outdoor space
Alcohol permit
If you want to serve alcohol in your outdoor space, you must apply for an alcohol license or change your current license with the California State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
Get help
Shared Spaces
sharedspaces@sfgov.orgWhat to know
What to do
Your Shared Spaces permit will let you use public space (like the sidewalk or parking lane).
You may need to get other permits for additional activities in the space.
These are other common permits that Shared Spaces operators need.
Propane heater permit
If you want to have a propane heater in your Shared Space, you must also get an operational permit from the SF Fire Department.
Outdoor amplified sound permit
If you want to provide entertainment or amplified sound in an outdoor space, you must also get a permit from the Entertainment Commission.
Provide entertainment or amplified sound in an outdoor space
Alcohol permit
If you want to serve alcohol in your outdoor space, you must apply for an alcohol license or change your current license with the California State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
Get help
Shared Spaces
sharedspaces@sfgov.org