The following summarizes conditions observed during routine monitoring of the Hayes Street roadway closure. Observations reflect publicly visible conditions and are not intended to be exhaustive.
Documentation period:
Up to Week 68 of monitoring
| Permit Category | Requirement | Observed Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Access | 20-ft emergency lane must remain clear | No cones or markings establishing emergency lane | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Parking Control | SFMTA will install tow-away no parking signs during closure days and hours. Applicant will be billed for installation costs. | Tow-away no parking signs not observed during closure monitoring | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Barricade Operations | Barricades must be staffed and positioned | Unattended barricades; moved positions | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Permit Posting | Permit must be posted on site | Permit not visible | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Retail Vendor Activity | Commercial retail activity in the public right-of-way requires appropriate permits | Recurring clothing sales tent observed operating within the closure area | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Mobile Food Vendors | Mobile vendors require a city issued permit | Temporary food vendor setup observed within the closure area | ⚠️ Observed |
| Waste / Zero Waste | Permittee responsible for cleanliness | Overflowing trash and debris | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Sidewalk Access | Sidewalks must remain clear; no objects permitted | Vendors and music activity on sidewalk | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Signage / Tow Notices | Required closure signage must be posted | Signs not posted | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Closure Equipment | Barricades and traffic control equipment must be deployed during closure hours | Signs and cones stored on sidewalk rather than installed | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Emergency Lane Marking | Emergency lane must be visibly delineated | No cones or chalk markings present | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Advertising / Promotional Signage | Permit prohibits general advertising within closure area | Hayes Promenade branding displayed on barricades | ⚠️ Repeated |
| Merchant Coordination | Retail vendor events must be coordinated with neighborhood merchants | Vendor market activities coordinated with a limited subset of merchants rather than the broader neighborhood business community | ⚠️ Repeated |
Conditions last observed Saturday, March 28 2026 during routine monitoring of the Hayes Street closure.