Please check our web site http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/building for the appropriate handout and application. If you have any questions, please call (415) 485-3367 and our staff will be able to assist you through the submittal process. There is a flow chart attached to this document for a typical permit process for work done without a permit.
The time to get a permit issued varies. Some permits can be issued the same day, over the counter and others require that the plans be left for review.
Our adopted ordinance states: “The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures”. Please see San Rafael’s Title 12 for a list of work … Continued
Licensed contractors and qualified homeowners.
Yes, this path will connect with the recently completed Grand Avenue bridge. The intent is to improve pedestrian and bicycle access from the Canal neighborhoods to downtown San Rafael.
In many cases, the work can be permitted, however there is a possibility that the work cannot be permitted because of workmanship, setback violations, location in drainage ways or adding a second non-conforming residence. In those cases, a demo permit would be required to remove the unpermitted work to bring the property into compliance.
If any of the privately-owned infrastructure is within the Francisco Blvd East right-of-way and are in the way of the new sidewalk, they will likely need to be moved onto private property or eliminated. The City will work with property owners where this is necessary to achieve an amicable solution
Some of the parallel parking will be temporarily inaccessible during construction, but there will be no elimination of existing parking spaces along the frontages.
No, businesses and resident’s utility hookups will not be disrupted during construction.
Yes. The construction will likely be completed in short phases along the ¾ mile long stretch, rather than all at once.
