My question is inspired by (but is not completely related to the issues raised in) this Pedestrianist blog post: how do I report bogus driveways and open up valuable parking spaces?
If you own the driveway in question, you can apply for an application to turn it into a parking spot by calling the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping at (415) 554-5810.
If you don’t own the driveway, the best way to report the issue is to call the Planning Information Counter at (415) 558-6377. They’ll check out the “bogus” area in question, and give you a case number so you can keep tabs on what’s happening.
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