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Staff is working remotely and are available to answer questions via email: planning@cityofsanrafael.org
Planning Division
The Planning Division provides information on land use, zoning, site development standards and processes applications for land use permits and land divisions. Most projects submitted fall into two categories, Design Review or Use Permit. If you are constructing a structure of any kind, you may need design review. If you are modifying a land use, you may need a use permit. The information below is taken from the San Rafael Zoning Ordinance.
The planning division regularly prepares a list of all Planning application under review. Information can also be found by searching under projects on our ePermits site. The link below will take you to information on some of the major projects/zoning issues that are either under review or recently approved.
On this Monday, March 22, 5th Ave between B St and C St will be closed from 7 AM - 3 PM for the AC Marriott Hotel construction project. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Mike Dingler at mdingler@csigc.com.
View the recruitment flyer The Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Senior Planner to join the Planning team. One of the most critical positions to the City’s Planning Division, the Senior Planner oversees the Community Development Department’s Planning program. The position will be overseeing advanced plan review, developing and researching policies and making important decisions...
View the recruitment flyer The Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Housing Analyst to join the Planning team. The position will focus on developing strategies for removing barriers to housing production and accommodating the City’s regional housing needs. San Rafael is proactively pursuing ways to promote new housing and protect its existing housing stock....
