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What do all these acronyms mean!?!

Sometimes government can get a little carried away with the acronyms, click here for a full list of the acronyms and their definitions.

What expectations are attached to designating a PDA area?

By nominating a PDA, San Rafael is prioritizing a community-driven planning process looking at housing, jobs and services, and intensified land uses within this area.  Jurisdictions are required to conduct this process for this PDA by 2025 in order to maintain the PDA-designation. To help facilitate this process, designated funding is provided to jurisdictions with...

Are local jurisdictions required to comply with Plan Bay Area?

No. Local jurisdictions are not required to comply with Plan Bay Area. Further, the designation of a PDA does not obligate or mandate the local jurisdiction to comply with or meet any of the jobs and housing growth projections that will be developed as part of Plan Bay Area.

Does creating a Priority Development Area replace local land use control?

No. The PDA is first a funding tool and is part of Plan Bay Area, a regional plan which is strategic document only.  By State law (California Government Code Section 65080(b)(2)(K), Plan Bay Area cannot supersede local land use authority. Any changes to local planning and land use policies are solely the authority and control...

What are the benefits of creating a Priority Development Area?

The primary benefit of creating a PDA is access to funding for a community-driven planning process.  The PDA provides access to funding sources such as grants, which can be used for land use and circulation planning, as well as needed and planned infrastructure improvements.

What is Plan Bay Area 2050?

Plan Bay Area 2050 is a long-range plan charting the course for the future of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Plan Bay Area 2050 will focus on four key issues—the economy, the environment, housing and transportation—and will identify a path to make the Bay Area more equitable for all residents and more resilient in...

Chief of Police, Diana Bishop Releases Statement Regarding George Floyd

The death of George Floyd is appalling and unacceptable. We in law enforcement must continue to improve and hold ourselves to a higher standard. The men and women of the San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) strive to reach that higher standard every day and are committed to providing professional, fair, compassionate, and dedicated law enforcement...

Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing - June 4, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-04 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-04 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-04 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing (Cancelled)Department: Economic DevelopmentDate...

ADA Access Advisory Committee - June 3, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-03 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Advisory CommitteeDepartment: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-03 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Access Advisory CommitteeDepartment: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-03 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Access Advisory Committee (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-03 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Access Advisory Committee (Cancelled)Department: Public Meetings

Francisco Blvd. West MUP Plans

Bellam Boulevard/Vista del Mar Crosswalk

In an effort to increase the parking supply and improve pedestrian facilities in the Canal neighborhood, Public Works has identified several improvements at the Bellam Boulevard/Vista del Mar uncontrolled crossing. An uncontrolled crossing is anywhere a pedestrian can cross where a motorist must yield to their right-of-way. Increasing sight lines by eliminating parking at the...

2020-06-01 Agenda Packet

Fifth Avenue/River Oaks Road

Knight Drive/Ashwood Court

Mission Avenue/west of Alice Street

Mission Avenue/Park Street

Crosswalk Improvements

About Project goals Enhance uncontrolled crosswalks with basic, enhanced, and specialized treatments, based on need, priority, and funding availability Install high-visibility crosswalks, add red curb for visibility, add warning and pedestrian crossing signage at uncontrolled crossings (uncontrolled crosswalks at locations where sidewalks or designated walkways intersect a roadway at a location with no traffic control...

What funding is available to a PDA?

The most common funding source for a PDA is the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Program, which is administered by MTC. Established in 2012, OBAG taps federal funds to maintain MTC's commitments to regional transportation priorities while also advancing the Bay Area's land-use and housing goals. Cities and counties in the Bay Area can use...

Can we change the PDA boundaries?

Yes! The purpose of a PDA designation it to begin a community-driven planning process. Through this planning process, we will continue to refine the PDA boundaries based upon community input.  Additionally, MTC/ABAG provides access to funding for jurisdictions with PDAs to help facilitate this process.

Can a PDA be removed by the City?

Yes.  After a PDA has been designated, it can be removed at any time by the local jurisdiction. This process is known as a rescinding a PDA.  A designated PDA can be removed by the City Council adopting a resolution rescinding the PDA.  While removing the PDA is immediate, it may continue to appear as...

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