City Hall and all non-safety services will be closed to the public but available for appointments upon request from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026.

Planning staff contacts

Front desk help

The Planning Division is located on the top floor of City Hall. From Monday to Thursdays walk-ins are accepted from 8:30am - 4:00pm with a lunch closure from 12pm-1pm. Friday walk-ins are accepted from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

For general questions, call (415) 485-3085 or email community.development@cityofsanrafael.org

Direct Planning staff contacts

Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager

(415) 485-3095

margaret.kavanaugh-lynch@cityofsanrafael.org

Kristina Estudillo, Principal Planner

(415) 458-5048

kristina.estudillo@cityofsanrafael.org

Jose Herrera Preza, Principal Planner

(415) 485-3094

jose.herrerapreza@cityofsanrafael.org

Renee Nickenig, Associate Planner

(415) 485-3397

Renee.Nickenig@cityofsanrafael.org

Michaela O'Brien, Assistant Planner

(415) 485-3468

MichaelaO@cityofsanrafael.org

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