You must be a property owner within incorporated San Rafael (applications may not be submitted by renters). Each property (APN) is able to submit one application. If one property owner owns multiple properties within San Rafael, each property may apply for the program separately. Property owners with sidewalk damage due to private construction (cut, removal, … Continued
Yes, it is the expectation of the City is that all program applicants will follow through with the identified sidewalk repairs in the pre-construction inspection survey. In the pre-construction inspection conducted by the City, the City will identify all needed sidewalk repair and replacement, tree root shaving/removal, and required sidewalk/curb-gutter replacement. This is the (a) city approved work. Once the property owner receives their pre-inspection … Continued
Department of Public Works staff will inspect selected program applicants for: Required sidewalk replacement Required tree work (root shaving or tree removal) Sidewalk/Curb-Gutter replacement required Sidewalk shaving for displacement (for very slight displacements only) Once the survey is complete, you will be emailed a copy to share with the contractor.
No, driveways and driveway aprons are not eligible for City cost-share. If selected for the program, owners wishing to get driveway work done may have it done at the same time as any sidewalk work, but the owner will be responsible for the full cost of the repair and will be billed accordingly.
Cost will vary depending on the condition of the sidewalk. If accepted into the program, costs will be split evenly (50/50) between the property owner and the city. Property owners can expect city coverage up to $2,000 for sidewalk repair and 100% of the cost for curb and gutter repair and replacement (up to $4,000).
During the North Bay Fires, we saw that some of the normal methods of communication were ineffective. The San Rafael Police Department utilizes several different social media platforms to communicate. The San Rafael Police Department is on Twitter, Facebook, Nixle and Nextdoor. Registering for updates is as easy as signing up with an email address … Continued
Participating in the City’s sidewalk repair program is both efficient and cost-effective. Not only do property owners benefit by the City cost sharing in the repairs, but all encroachment permit fees and related inspection fees are also absorbed by the City.
Yes.The City’s next election is 2020, and the lines would have to be reconsidered upon the release of the Census the following year. See Elec. Code § 21620 which states “After the initial establishment of the districts, the districts shall continue to be as nearly equal in population as may be according to the latest federal decennial census … Continued
If you are trying to report something that is happening now, or just occurred, please call our non-emergency line. A call for service will be created and an officer will be dispatched to check the area. If you would like to request extra patrol due to an on-going traffic problem in a particular area, please … Continued
Abandoned vehicles are handled through the Parking Services division. You may call the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at (415)485-3033. or complete this online form.
