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Types of jobs requiring a Major Continuing Encroachment Permit

Fences or wall higher than three feet above natural grade Groundwater monitoring wells

Types of jobs requiring a Minor Continuing Encroachment Permit

Flat or low-level improvements/landscaping adjacent to city streets or pedestrian walking paths, including but not limited to low-level plants and shrubs, landscape walls and fences less than 3’ in height, a private postal box on a post, boulders, concrete and other flat work Bicycle racks Newspaper racks Awnings, signs, eaves or other minor architectural features...

Other jobs requiring a Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit

Closure for limited periods of public streets, driveways or public areas not under control of the State or the County Closure for limited periods of time of public sidewalks Construction required for installation of sidewalks, driveways approaches, curbs and gutters, including underdrains, underground facilities, and sewer laterals Painting of address numbers on curbs Painting/washing of...

SMART Train

Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is passenger rail service providing a safe, reliable and congestion-free transportation option for Marin and Sonoma counties. This is crucial for the San Rafael community as it supports economic vitality and expands public transit opportunities for our residents and workforce. SMART has constructed two train stations, one at the Civic...

September 20 - 24 full off-ramp closure - US-101 Northbound Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans)

Starting Monday, September 20th at 9 pm to Friday, September 24th at 9 am, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be closing the full Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp to conduct pre-cast and concrete pour for the new off-ramp bridge. The full off-ramp will be closed at the following times: Monday, September 20...

Red Flag Warning In Effect for Marin County Through Sept. 20th at 8 p.m.

Marin County, CA -- The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for large portions of California including the North Bay Mountains in Marin County effective from 11pm this evening to 8pm Monday for dry offshore winds for the North and East Bay Hills. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather...

UPDATE: Surveillance Video Released of Suspect and Vehicle Suspect Sought in Freeway Overcrossing Physical Altercation

On 09/13/2021, The San Rafael Police Department distributed a press release regarding a serious assault and battery of a “pro-recall” supporter that occurred on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at 3:02 PM, in San Rafael on the Coleman Pedestrian overcrossing that goes over the US-101 freeway. Additional leads have been developed including the location of surveillance video.  The surveillance...

88 Vivian Street

88 Vivian Street Address: 88 Vivian Street APN(s): 008-092-02 Project No.(s): ED21-042 TS21-004 UP21-017 Applicant: Matt Ashton 20 Pamela Way Cota De Caza, CA 92679 (949) 584-2042 matt@ashton3.com Project Planner: Krystle Rizzi, Contract Planner  (707) 540-0723 krystle.rizzi@cityofsanrafael.org Project Description The project proposes to redevelop the existing site located at 88 Vivian Street (currently Country Club...

Snapshot -- Climate Change, Budget Adjustments, Fire TV, & More

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo A beautiful oil on canvas painting of the Gallinas Creek. PHOTO CREDIT: Sherill Miller, San Rafael Artist  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Testa for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The two piece quiz featured a photo of an owl box at Oleander Park. These...

Design Review Board - September 21, 2021 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-09-21 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - September 21, 2021 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2021-09-21 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - September 21, 2021 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation Notice

City Council - September 20, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-09-20 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 20, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-09-20 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 20, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/cc-2021-09-20 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone:...

2021-09-20 Agenda Packet

Fuel Reduction Continues at Mountain Park Open Space beginning September 13th

Beginning on September 13th, 2021, fuel reduction work to reduce wildfire risk will continue on the Mountain Park open space area. Work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. The project work will be completed by M&M Tree Service. No closures of residential roads are expected to occur from the project. Work will expand...

San Rafael Hires New Library and Recreation Director

San Rafael, CA - Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Catherine Quffa as their new Library and Recreation Director. Catherine brings nearly 15 years of experience working in both the non-profit sector and local government. Catherine is currently serving as the City’s Assistant Library and Recreation Director and...

San Rafael Hires New Library and Recreation Director

San Rafael Begins Housing Element Update 

The City of San Rafael has initiated an update of its Housing Element.  This important document includes the City’s policies and programs for meeting the housing needs of all San Rafael residents, with a focus on lower income households and persons with special needs.  The Housing Element includes an evaluation of local housing needs, identification of potential...

Bungalow Ave and Woodland Ave resurfacing project update

On Monday September 13th, the City Council approved the award of the Bungalow and Woodland Avenue Resurfacing project to Ghilotti Bros, Inc. who was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project.  Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2021 and is expected to have a duration of 40 working days. The pavement resurfacing...

Yearly drainage basin dredging work

Streets Division staff started its yearly dredging of drainage basins throughout the City. This involves a crane and clamming bucket that removes sediment, debris flows, trash, and vegetation in the larger drainages in the City. In the photos you will see City staff along with a crane contractor removing sediment from the retention pond at...

Traffic signal louvers

Signal head visibility is important so that motorists can travel through an intersection safely. Often, we are trimming branches back, so motorists have full visibility of traffic signal heads. However, there are situations where we don’t want a signal head to be visible until a motorist gets closer to the intersection. Louvers were added for...

San Rafael is the first city to use the Smart Fiber for signal communications

A fiber optic network provides a solid communication foundation for all future technologies to thrive. Currently, there’s no technology that can transport data faster than fiber optic.  Okay, maybe a car full of hard drives.  A smart vehicle may ask the city infrastructure for information to help it make decisions.  This requires massive amount of...

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