Why does the City enforce the new time-limited rules on Sundays?
Research has shown that the parking congestion is as prevalent in ESR on Sundays as it is on any other day of the week.
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How do I find out what the time-limited rules are on my street?
Signs will be posted on your street prior to enforcement. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the time-limits in your area.
What is the cost of a citation for the 24-hour limit?
$75.00
What are the new time-limited rules in East San Rafael (ESR)?
Vehicles may not be parked in excess of 24 hours in the residential areas of ESR Vehicles may not be parked in excess of 4 hours in the commercial areas of ESR. The commercial area limit is enforced between 8am – 6pm only.
How do I report a broken parking meter?
Please take note of the parking meter number. It’s listed on the white label usually on the back side of the meter. Contact Parking Division and include the parking meter # and a brief description of how the meter malfunctioned. Thanks!
How is this program funded?
The program is jointly funded between the City and property owners. Public funding in the program is supported by funding made available through Senate Bill 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. This Bill was signed into law on April 28, 2017. Senate Bill 1 generates $54 billion over the next decade … Continued
Will the City cover tree removal costs?
Yes, where a tree removal is required (so long as the tree is not on private property) the City tree contractor will perform the removal at no cost to the property owner.
Can I remove the tree damaging the sidewalk to prevent future damage?
A City arborist needs to determine if tree removal is necessary. If a tree can survive a root trimming without uplifting the sidewalk again within 5 years, the tree will be kept. If a tree cannot survive a root trimming, the tree will be removed. If a tree can survive a root trimming, but will uplift … Continued
If I performed repairs prior to the Sidewalk Repair Program can I receive retroactive payment?
No, property owners cannot receive retroactive payment to repairs made independently with a contractor, and outside of the official Sidewalk Repair Program. Only applicants accepted to the program through the random selection process are eligible for City cost-share in their repairs. If you have any ambiguity over whether your repair will qualify for City cost-sharing, contact us before you do the repair.
If I am selected for the program and have a portion of my sidewalk approved for City cost-sharing, but want additional work done at my own cost (e.g. driveway replacement, etc.), does it also need to be done at prevailing wage rates?
Only if it is the same proposal and same contract. Separate proposals that do not have City involvement will not be required to pay prevailing wages.