Murals

The purpose of this document is to help inform the public about the steps and approvals required to paint murals on private property in San Francisco, consistent with San Francisco’s General Plan,Planning Department guidelines, and the Planning Code. Murals are an important cultural asset of San Francisco. This document also recommends basic best practices for painting new murals in order to avoid potential conflicts between artists and property owners.

For questions, you can call the Planning counter at 628.652.7300 or email pic@sfgov.org where planners are able to assist you.