The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 

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Contractor License

An A or C-12 license is required for all paving.  Other licenses may be required based on project scope.

Construction Standards

Pavement and trench restoration standards for projects in the Right-of-Way (ROW) are detailed in the City of San Rafael Pavement Restoration Matrix. The City of San Rafael follows the Marin County Uniform Construction Standards of all cities/towns and County of Marin drawings referenced in this manual must be followed unless other wise noted by the … Continued

Traffic Control Plan

A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is a document that shows temporary signs, cones, and flaggers to safely direct traffic around your work zone.  ‘Traffic’ includes vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Temporary traffic control requirements, devices, and setups can be found in Part 6 of the CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Part … Continued

Detailed Plan / Key Map

A detailed plan shows the exact location, a more precise extent of the work zone, the work proposed and details of the improvements. A key map shows the general project location and approximate extent of the workzone. Underground utilities can be shown on the detailed plan or as a separate map. We use this to generally locate where subsurface … Continued

Insurance

11.04.030.030 – Insurance. General Liability for at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and, Automobile Liability for at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).  The Insurance Certificate naming the City of San Rafael as an Additional Insured along with the Endorsement page, need to be provided at the time of the permit application. Sample Insurance Requirements

Important Phone Numbers

Public Works Main Line (415)485-3355 Police Department Dispatch (415)485-3000 American Red Cross (Marin) (415)721-2365 Pacific Gas & Electric (800)743-5000 NWS 24-hour Weather Information Line (831)656-1725

V-ditches on private property

What is a “V-ditch”? A “V-Ditch” is a concrete channel that is mostly found at the base of a hill to collect drainage before the water reaches a resident’s property. That water is then channeled to a drainage box. Who is responsible to maintain “V-ditches” clear of debris? It is imperative that v-ditches are maintained … Continued

Storm easements

What is a storm easement? When a drainage facility can only be accessed by private property, the City is granted a storm easement over that private property — which means the City may access the drainage facility using private property. What happens if the homeowner is not around to let the City in, in the … Continued

Sandbag Locations

If your property can be protected by sandbags, consider getting sand and bags BEFORE the rainy season and stockpile as many filled bags as you think you may need. Annually, from October through March, the city provide residents with sandbags and/or sand on a first-come first serve basis. Sand and Sandbags are available at the … Continued

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