Last updated March 2026

The 400 block of Hayes Street has operated under a recurring street closure permit since 2020. What began as a temporary pandemic-era program has evolved into an ongoing closure with expanding programming, vendor activity, and operational questions.

Over time, residents, businesses, and visitors have raised concerns about how the closure is managed, whether permit conditions are being followed, and how the public right-of-way is being used.

HVSafe has documented the operation of the closure through routine monitoring, policy analysis, and public records requests. This page serves as the central entry point to that documentation.

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Permit Compliance Summary

A structured summary of recurring conditions observed during monitoring of the Hayes Street closure.
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Closure Overview & Conditions

An overview of the street closure permit governing the 400 block of Hayes Street, including its history, permit terms, and the operational conditions attached to use of the public right-of-way.
View Closure Overview & Permit Conditions

Compliance & Violations

Recurring compliance issues documented during routine monitoring of the closure.
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Permit Status & Updates

Updates on permit status, agency actions, and relevant developments affecting the closure.
View Permit Status & Updates

Community Survey

Feedback from residents, businesses, and visitors regarding the closure and its impacts.
View Results

Closure FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Hayes Street closure and how it operates.
Read the Closure FAQ

Why This Matters

Our Case for Reopening

A summary of the policy, operational, and neighborhood concerns supporting restoration of normal street access.
Read Our Case for Reopening

Petition to Revoke the Hayes Street Closure Permit

Restore normal access and accountability for the public right-of-way.
Sign the Petition