SF Permits MCP Server

{ "source": "sf.gov DBI — Schedule Pre-Application Meeting", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/schedule-pre-application-meeting/", "last_verified": "2026-02-17", "description": "Pre-application meeting process for building permits — voluntary meetings with DBI and Fire to review code issues before applying", "who_should_schedule": "Projects where you anticipate potential code compliance issues or need clarification on building permit code interpretation", "participating_departments": { "dbi": "Mandatory for all pre-application meetings", "fire": "Required only if building 3+ units" }, "how_to_schedule": { "step_1": "Complete the Pre-application Plan Review Packet including schematic drawings and specific code-related questions", "step_2_email": "dbi.preapprequests@sfgov.org", "step_2_mail": "Plan review supervisor for DBI pre-application meeting, 49 South Van Ness Ave, Suite 590, San Francisco, CA 94103", "step_3": "Attend meeting and receive written notes and binding agreements outlining compliance requirements" }, "what_to_bring": [ "Schematic drawings showing existing conditions and proposed project", "List of specific code-related questions" ], "fees": { "building_review": {"cost": "$1,472", "duration": "4 hours", "required": true}, "mechanical_review": {"cost": "$1,472", "duration": "4 hours", "required": false}, "electrical_review": {"cost": "$1,472", "duration": "4 hours", "required": false}, "fire_initial_fee": {"cost": "$612", "required": false}, "overage_dbi": "$368/hour", "overage_fire": "$153/hour (research time)" }, "key_benefit": "Written agreements from pre-application meetings are binding and used to measure project compliance during permit review", "expediter_note": "Pre-application meetings are especially valuable for complex projects, unit additions, change-of-use, and work in historic districts — they lock in code interpretations before costly plan preparation" }