The San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed new residential development at 700 Irwin St, located at the on the southeast corner of Irwin Street and 2nd Street. Date: January 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 The agenda will be posted no … Continued
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the San Rafael City Council voted to renew annual assessments for the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID), appointed the BID Advisory Board for calendar year 2026, and approved a management contract with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. Together, these three actions are intended to strengthen the district’s … Continued
The Economic Development Subcommittee met for it’s quarterly meeting on December 10, 2025. Sales Tax was the primary agenda topic, addressing Goal F.3.2 of the City’s adopted Three Year Strategic Plan FY 2025- 2028. Ken Nordhoff, representative from HdL Companies and former San Rafael City Manager, presented an overview of San Rafael’s sales tax revenue. Mr. Nordhoff assessed … Continued
On December 9, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 25 Loch Lomond Drive, located at the northwest corner of Loch Lomond Drive and Point San Pedro Road, adjacent to the Village at Loch Lomond Marina Development Project. The proposal utilizes the State Density Bonus law to gain … Continued
On November 18, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 1248 Fifth Avenue (1230 Fifth Avenue Project), located at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and C Street. This development is a California Senate Bill (SB) 330 (2019) and State Density Bonus project. About the Project The project includes: … Continued
The 2025 Triennial Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) goes into effect on January 1, 2026. For questions or more information, please contact building@cityofsanrafael.org. Submittal Deadlines The building code in effect at the time a complete building permit application is submitted will apply to the project for its entire duration. Due to … Continued
Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a waterfront park and community gateway designed to … Continued
The San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed new residential development at 1248 Fifth Avenue (1230 Fifth Avenue Project), located at the on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and C Street. Date: November 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Project Overview … Continued
On Monday November 3, 2025 the San Rafael City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The program centers around a three-prong approach of (i) strengthening the City’s enforcement tools, (ii) providing multiple paths to legalization, and (iii) supporting local entrepreneurship. The program includes … Continued
Demolition work began this week at 930 Irwin Street in preparation for the construction of a new 210-unit multifamily development. Approved last spring, the project marks a significant step forward in expanding local housing options in San Rafael. Demolition is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, with staff from the … Continued
