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Presenting Final Results of Sea Level Rise Feasibility Study

  Join us on January 26 for a presentation from the experts on the final results of San Rafael's sea level rise feasibility study! Over the past two years, the City's Sustainability Division has been studying the risks of flooding in the area around the San Rafael canal and evaluating the feasibility and implications of...

1/8/25: Temporary Road Closure Notification - 29 Marquard Ave

PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services , will be closing the road near 29 Marquard Ave to replace power poles and perform overhead maintenance in the area. The closure will happen on Thursday, 1/8, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-454 and affected properties have also been notified.

Fire Commission - January 14, 2026 (Cancelled)

Date and time: 2026-01-14 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - January 14, 2026 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view Cancellation Notice

First Climate Action Forum of 2026

  Time for our first quarterly Climate Action Forum of 2026, hosted by Councilmember Llorens Gulati and the Sustainability Team. This quarter will be at City Hall with a listen-in option on Zoom. The agenda includes some really cool stuff, including: Marin Biomass Project presentation. The study is complete. Come hear about some of the key...

FY 2025-2026 Workplan Excel

FY2025-2026 Workplan

Background City staff have developed and are in the process of implementing a new approach to strategic planning. First, the City Council approved the new strategic planning methodology at the 2024 City Council Retreat. The City Council then adopted the Three-Year Strategic Plan which targets advancement in seven priority areas through specific, measurable goals and...

FY2025-2026 Workplan

Fire Department Press Release - 20 Blossom Dr 12-29-2025

San Rafael Fire Department - PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Alert Neighbor Likely Saves Neighbor’s House Incident Commander: Anthony Alviso, Battalion Date of Incident: Monday, December 29, Location of Incident: 20 Blossom San Rafael, CA. Time of Dispatch: 2:29 m. Duration of Incident: 2 hours 50 Type of Incident: Structure Occupancy Type: Single-family dwelling...

Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project Update

As part of the Second Street and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project, the Department of Public Works has worked closely with the San Rafael Fire Department and the San Rafael Police Department to ensure continued emergency vehicle access in the project area. This collaboration has focused on maintaining reliable emergency vehicle access to West End Street...

2025-12-29 - 2nd and 4th Street Intersection Improvements – Emergency Vehicle Access

Temporary Road Closure Notification - 635 Las Colindas Rd - 1/6

PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services , will be closing the road near 635 Las Colindas Rd to replace power poles and perform overhead maintenance in the area. The closure will happen on Tuesday, 1/6, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-466 and affected properties have also been notified.

San Rafael Community Broom Pull Events

The City of San Rafael Fire Department and local volunteers pull and remove invasive French, Scotch and Spanish broom throughout San Rafael.

Get help from the Planning Division

The Planning Division offers a variety of complimentary and fee-based informational services to help you with Planning-related questions. Need to know There are 3 main types of services offered Self help for past permits, zoning, and development standards Complimentary for quick or general questions Fee-based for a deeper dive with the team and specific requests...

Planning staff contacts

Front desk help The Planning Division is located on the top floor of City Hall. From Monday to Thursdays walk-ins are accepted from 8:30am - 4:00pm with a lunch closure from 12pm-1pm. Friday walk-ins are accepted from 8:30am to 12:30pm. For general questions, call (415) 485-3085 or email community.development@cityofsanrafael.org Direct Planning staff contacts Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch,...

What Residents Should Expect:

You may see or smell smoke nearby. This is temporary.  Stay informed by signing up for AlertMarin by visiting emergency.marincounty.gov and selecting “prescribed burns” alert group. Keeping windows and doors closed when possible. Visit AirNow or our Smoke Ready page for current air quality conditions. Limit outdoor activities, if you need to go outside you...

Are Prescribed Fires Safe?

Prescribed burns require extensive planning that can take months or years. Before ignition, crews evaluate weather, vegetation, and air quality; survey for sensitive wildlife and rare plants; and prepare fire breaks, control lines, and safety zones. Burns are scheduled only when conditions allow smoke to disperse safely, and each project must be approved by the...

What are the Benefits of Prescribed Fire?

Restore ecosystem health: Reintroduce fire as a natural ecological process to improve forest and grassland health. Managed fire helps recycle nutrients back into the soil, supports native plant regeneration, and creates a more diverse landscape that is better able to withstand drought, pests, and future wildfire. Reduce invasive species and hazardous vegetation, including ladder fuels:...

Different Types of Prescribed Fire

Broadcast burns which intentionally apply low-intensity fire across a large, predetermined area of land, mimicking natural fire patterns. Pile burning, which is the intentional burning of concentrated piles of collected vegetation or “slash” from thinning wooded areas. Burning with a “curtain burner,” that uses a powerful fan to blow a high-speed curtain of air across...

Prescribed Fire in San Rafael

Prescribed Fire in San Rafael Learn About Prescribed Fire California’s landscapes are fire-adapted, meaning many native trees and plants are resilient to and in some cases depend on regular fire to remain healthy. In Marin County, ecosystems such as oak woodlands, redwood forests, and grasslands evolved over thousands of years alongside intentional burning practices led...

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