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Mapa de colisiones que involucran a peatones, 2018-2023

La actualización del CBPP se alinea con otras iniciativas de planificación que la Ciudad de San Rafael ha llevado a cabo en los últimos años. En 2024, la Ciudad adoptó su Plan Local de Seguridad Vial (Local Road Safety Plan, en inglés), un marco para identificar, analizar y priorizar las necesidades y mejoras de seguridad … Continued

How to Apply for an Outdoor Dining Permit

Submit the following documents to the City of San Rafeal, Planning Division. Apply to Planning Online! Review and complete the General Application Form Site Plan showing location of outdoor seating including: Number of tables and other personal property. Removable improvements for which approval is sought, for example tables, chairs, umbrellas, planters and any proposed barriers. Details … Continued

Design and Operational Standards

Sidewalk Dining is governed by San Rafael municipal codes to safety, ensure consistency, and maintain community aesthetics: Licensing Regulations: Chapter 14.16.277 of the San Rafael Municipal Code contains regulations on where and how outdoor dining can be established, ensuring that usage is appropriate for the public right-of-way. Performance Standards: Chapter 14.17.110 of the San Rafael … Continued

Streetary Permit Fees

The table below outlines fees that are required to obtain a Streetary permit: Fee Type Amount (2025) Timeline Application Fee SRMC Section 11.70.040 $2,047 (one time) Fee due at time of application. Annual Encroachment Lease Fee SRMC Section 11.70.040 $3,685 per parking space Between June 1, 2024 and May 30, 2025: Fee discount of 25% … Continued

Compliance Requirements

All Sidewalk Dining structures and operators must: Apply for a Licensing Agreement and Pay City Fees: Including application fees, and any other applicable fees Meet Insurance and Design Standards: As specified by the program guidelines. Non-compliant structures will be required to be removed, ensuring a safe and vibrant public right-of-way.

How to Apply for a Streetary Encroachment Permit

Any person desiring to erect, construct, place or maintain an encroachment upon any existing parking spaces within the public right-of-way for a streetary must first obtain an annual streetary encroachment permit.  To apply for an annual Streetary Encroachment Permit:  Review and become familiar with the City of San Rafael Streetary Program Guidelines and Design and Development … Continued

Past Outreach Events

May 3rd, 12-4PM: Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro Community Fair 711 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Link to Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Map (on display during event) May 14th, 5-7PM: In-Person Open House San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901 June 8th, 8AM -1PM: Sunday Marin Farmers Market 3501 Civic … Continued

Compliance Requirements

All Streetary structures and operators must: Apply for a Permit and Pay City Fees and Deposits: Including application fees, annual encroachment lease fees, and refundable deposits. Meet Insurance and Design Standards: As specified by the program guidelines. Secure Necessary Permits: Obtain a valid permit from the City. Non-compliant structures will be required to be removed, … Continued

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