City of San Rafael

The Planning Division is responsible for processing applications for new development and for long range planning of the City, including maintaining the General Plan which establishes policies for future growth. The Planning Division provides staff support for the Planning Commission and Design Review Board

The Planning Division can be reached during business hours (weekdays, 8:30am-5:00pm) at (415) 485-3085, or via email at planning@ci.san-rafael.ca.us.

OUR SERVICES

• • A Guide to San Rafael's Development Review Process
    • Applications / Activities Subject to Review
    • Who are the Decision Makers?
    • Community Involvement / Public Notification
    • Steps in the Development Review Process
    • Tips for Effective Public Participation in the Planning Application Process
    • Guiding Principles
  • Planning Topics
    • Green Building
    • Smart Growth
    • Affordable Housing
    • Second Units
    • Historic Preservation
    • Federal and State Laws that Preempt the City's Land Use Authority:
      • Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes
      • Telecommunication Antennas
      • Density Bonuses and Residential Parking Requirements
  • Application Forms and Fee Schedules
  • Brochures, Checklists and Handouts
  • Zoning Code on-line
  • Planning Applications Now Under Review
  • e-Permits (on-line application status and history)
  • Geographic Information System (on-line maps and property data)
• Boards and Commissions
  • Planning Commission
    • Agendas, Minutes, Staff Reports
    • email contact
  • Design Review Board
    • Agendas, Minutes
• Long Range Planning
  • General Plan 2020
  • Design Guidelines
  • Hillside Guidelines
  • Historical / Architectural Survey