Utility Undergrounding Information

For all property owners who are interested in undergrounding their utilities within their neighborhood, the Utility Undergrounding Tool Kit (PDF) provides San Francisco residents with a step-by-step approach to forming a property-owner funded undergrounding utility district.  Listed below are the basic steps in the tool kit.                                     

Utility Undergrounding Tool Kit Basic Steps

Step 1    Determine District Boundaries 1-2 months

District boundaries are determined by the Neighborhood Committee made up of local residents

Step 2    Circulate Petition 2-4 months

The Neighborhood Committee gauges support for the project, collecting signatures and meets with city officials at DPW.

Step 3    Legislate Underground District 2-4 months

Once the Neighborhood Committee submits signed petitions to DPW, there is a Public Hearing required and then approval by Board of Supervisors for a Utility Undergrounding District.

Step 4    Form Assessment District 1-2 year

Property Owners Obtain Funding for Utility Design Plan and Engineering Report.

Step 5    Construction 1-2 years

DPW will oversee construction management and neighborhood notifications.

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