SF Permits MCP Server

{ "source_id": "permit-forms-taxonomy", "source_type": "web_page", "title": "Building Permit Application Forms", "url": "https://www.sf.gov/resource--2022--building-permit-application-forms", "ingested_date": "2026-02-13", "summary": "Complete taxonomy of SF building permit application forms. Forms 1-8 cover all construction types from new buildings to demolition. Also includes trade permits, green building forms, disabled access forms, and inspection forms.", "permit_forms": [ { "form_id": "Form 1", "name": "Application for Building Permit (new construction - Type I, II, III, IV)", "combined_form": "Form 1/2", "use_when": "Construction of new buildings with Type I, II, III, or IV construction", "construction_types": [ "Type I (Fire-Resistive)", "Type II (Non-Combustible)", "Type III (Ordinary)", "Type IV (Heavy Timber)" ], "notes": "Mark Form 1 checkbox on the Form 1/2 combined application" }, { "form_id": "Form 2", "name": "Application for Building Permit (new construction - Type V wood frame)", "combined_form": "Form 1/2", "use_when": "Construction of new wood-frame buildings with Type V construction", "construction_types": [ "Type V (Wood Frame)" ], "notes": "Mark Form 2 checkbox on the Form 1/2 combined application" }, { "form_id": "Form 3", "name": "Application for Building Permit (additions, alterations, or repairs)", "combined_form": "Form 3/8", "use_when": "Additions, alterations, and repairs on existing buildings", "also_known_as": "pink form", "notes": "Most building applications require this form. Projects require other agencies to review plans or may need neighborhood notification.", "review_type": "In-House Review (multi-agency)" }, { "form_id": "Form 4/7", "name": "Application for Permit to Erect Sign", "use_when": "Installing or erecting signs" }, { "form_id": "Form 5", "name": "Permit application for grading, excavation, fill, or quarry", "use_when": "Grading, excavation, fill, or quarry work" }, { "form_id": "Form 6", "name": "Application for Demolition Permit", "use_when": "Demolishing an existing building or structure", "notes": "Often used with Form 1/2 for new construction projects that involve demolishing existing buildings first" }, { "form_id": "Form 8", "name": "Application for Building Permit (OTC/no plans)", "combined_form": "Form 3/8", "use_when": "Small projects that can be reviewed over the counter or projects that do not require plans", "review_type": "Over-the-Counter (OTC)", "notes": "Mark Form 8 checkbox on the Form 3/8 combined application" } ], "special_applications": [ { "name": "Detached ADU Pre-Approval Application", "use_when": "Submitting plans for pre-approval of detached Accessory Dwelling Units" }, { "name": "Demolition Affidavit Form", "use_when": "Required to declare mortgage/deed holders have been notified" } ], "applicant_forms": [ "Permit Applicant Disclosure and Certification form", "Licensed Contractor's Statement Form", "Final Declaration for Permit Issuance", "Owner-builder handout package" ], "green_building_forms": [ { "form_id": "GS1", "name": "Site Permit Submittal Form" }, { "form_id": "GS2", "name": "LEED or GreenPoint Rated Projects" }, { "form_id": "GS3", "name": "Non-Residential Alterations, Additions & New Construction" }, { "form_id": "GS4", "name": "Non-Residential Interior-Only Alteration Projects (commercial TI)" }, { "form_id": "GS5", "name": "Residential Alteration + Addition Projects" }, { "form_id": "GS6", "name": "Municipal Projects" } ], "disabled_access_forms": [ "Disabled Access Upgrade Compliance Checklist Package", "Disabled Access Compliance Checklist (all commercial TI projects)", "Form C: Disabled Access 20% Rule", "Technical Infeasibility Request", "Unreasonable Hardship Request" ], "form_selection_logic": { "new_construction_non_wood": "Form 1 (via Form 1/2)", "new_construction_wood_frame": "Form 2 (via Form 1/2)", "addition_alteration_repair": "Form 3 (via Form 3/8) - In-House Review", "small_project_otc": "Form 8 (via Form 3/8) - OTC Review", "demolition": "Form 6 (often paired with Form 1/2 for rebuild)", "sign": "Form 4/7", "grading_excavation": "Form 5", "adu_detached": "Detached ADU Pre-Approval Application" } }