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Public Safety Center | October 2018 Update - Utilities Completed

During the month of October 2018, Alten Construction finished with the slab on grade at the basement level and all of the offsite utilities (water, sewer, storm drain and gas). The contractor then proceeded with the installation of the shoring for the first floor (podium deck). All of the contractor’s forces have been focusing on...

2019-01-22 Agenda Packet

Flash Flood Watch and Wind Advisory in Effect from Wednesday 1/15 through Thursday 1/16

In case you haven't looked outside today, it's raining. It's going to keep raining. And it's about to get windy, too. The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Flash Flood Watch and a Wind Advisory for the Bay Area. The Flash Flood Watch will be in effect from Wednesday, January 16 at 3...

1/15/19 – Weekly Weather Update from NWS

Synopsis Periods of light rain and locally gusty southeast winds will continue today through Tuesday as multiple systems pass through the region. A stronger and more organized cold front will arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rain and strong winds. Showers linger on Thursday with a drying trend Friday and Saturday before another chance...

Small Wireless Application

Will the new sidewalk be connected to the new Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge?

Yes, this path will connect with the recently completed Grand Avenue bridge.  The intent is to improve pedestrian and bicycle access from the Canal neighborhoods to downtown San Rafael.

Will existing parallel street parking along the frontages be affected and/or eliminated?

Some of the parallel parking will be temporarily inaccessible during construction, but there will be no elimination of existing parking spaces along the frontages.

Will this work adversely affect my utility hookups or result in any disruption of services?

No, businesses and resident's utility hookups will not be disrupted during construction.

Will any of the existing infrastructure (e.g. trees, landscaping, retaining walls, light poles, etc.) along the property frontages be altered or eliminated?

If any of the privately-owned infrastructure is within the Francisco Blvd East right-of-way and are in the way of the new sidewalk, they will likely need to be moved onto private property or eliminated. The City will work with property owners where this is necessary to achieve an amicable solution

Will there be access to businesses during construction?

Yes. The construction will likely be completed in short phases along the ¾ mile long stretch, rather than all at once.

Will any portion of the new sidewalk encroach onto private property?

No. The new sidewalk will be entirely within the Francisco Blvd East right-of-way.

Building Permit Application

After filling out your application you can apply for your permit online here.

Resolution 14621

Ordinance 1967

Small Wireless-Small Cell Permit Application Checklist

Urgency Ordinance 1967 establishing regulations Small Wireless Facilities and Policy Resolution 14621

On December 17, 2018, the City of San Rafael, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 1967 establishing regulations for small wireless facilities and Policy Resolution 14621 establishing policies, procedures and standards for installation of small wireless facilities within the City...

Fire Permit Process for Tents and Other Membrane

Informational Bulletin – Permit Application Tents and Other Temporary Membrane Structures January 2019   Fire Prevention Bureau Permit Process for Tents and Other Temporary Membrane Structures   Complete this document and use it as your permit submittal.  Also furnish the following: Flame spread certificates. Proof of Worker’s Compensation. Proof of City business license (may obtain...

2019 Point-in-Time Count

The Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PIT) is one of the most important opportunities we have to determine whether or not we’re making progress to end homelessness. The PIT only happens once every two years. The next one is coming up on Monday, January 28th. No experience is required. We need your help! VOLUNTEER   What Is the...

Fix a Leak Guidebook

This Guidebook was developed as part of a pilot behavior change program designed to help residents take action to reduce water use during the 2015 drought. Toilet leaks were shown to be the the largest source of  indoor water waste in the County.  The Sustainability Program developed a pilot using Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM) to...

1/11/2019 - Field Maintenance

In between the rains our Parks Maintenance crews have been renovating the City’s sporting fields. Pickleweed Park has been aerated, fertilized, over seeded, and top-dressed. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction but the perforations also allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply...

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