The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 

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Art

"... the Public Safety Center is near completion across the street. Parking & City staff wanted to do ... , alluring, more stylish one ... of the beautification was done in collaboration with City Parks Supervisor, Aaron ... simple, careful expression of how to beautify the parking facility made it so that none ... , was done ..."

Fifth & C St. Parking Structure Re-Design & Art Project If you haven't walked or driven by the downtown San Rafael corner of Fifth & C Street recently, you must! And prepare to be delighted! In November, the City’s Parking Division completed a rehabilitation of the parking structure there, including local public art, a new creative succulent...

Renewable Energy:

"... here if you do not already have one ... . Do not include the solar panel count or kilowatts for the  solar ... If Solar Panels, Battery Back Up and/or Service Panel upgrades are being done at the same ... portion. DO NOT include the solar tiles in your value ..."

**ATTN CUSTOMERS**  Effective 1/1/2023 all Building Permits issued after this date will be valid for 2 years.  Minor permits such as water heater & furnaces, etc. will be valid for 180 days only.    If your permit is not Finaled by the expiration date you will need to pay a renewal fee.   Solar, Battery Back...

Sustainability

"... .) Learn what you can do at our ... . Take the planet into consideration when you make decisions. What’s one more thing you can do ..."

Sustainability in San Rafael Keep Informed Join us at our quarterly Community Climate Action Forums, which are held virtually on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting at 4pm each January, April, July and October. Details are posted on the Events Calendar a few weeks before. Video recordings can be found on our YouTube page. ...

Cause for Eviction

"... Zone ... . 6. How many days' notice do I need to give to my tenant ... if the Tenant has resided in the unit for one or more years and at lest 30 days of notice if the Tenant has ... resided in the unit for less than one year. For "For Cause" terminations such as failure to pay rent ... , you do not need to file an Eviction Notice. Your tenant will be expected to vacate the unit ..."

What is "Cause for Eviction"? Cause for Eviction (or "Just Cause") policies are intended to provide stability for households who rent by regulating the grounds for eviction. San Rafael's Cause for Eviction Ordinance is intended to promote greater awareness of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and to provide a clear and transparent...

What does the City Attorney's office do?

The City Attorney is the attorney for the City of San Rafael, as an entity. Because of the nature of the City Attorney's role, they cannot represent or provide legal advice to individual residents. They are therefore unable to respond to individual requests for legal advice or representation.

Restorative Justice Process Offered Following High-Risk Traffic Stop

"... . And typically we do not comment on pending claims, but I do want to make a couple of additional remarks ... . There is body cam video of the incident and the City's prepared to release that and we'll be doing so ... we could do about it.  The Chief has reviewed ... to the technicalities of the police procedures and practices, everything that they did was done ... that the City has now initiated and is hoping to do.  More information ..."

On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council and the community with a description of an event that recently occurred involving a high-risk traffic stop.  Watch the video: Transcript of Mr. Epstein’s comments: I am going to offer some remarks on an incident that occurred last month. It was an incident involving...

What does the City Clerk's Office do?

The City Clerk's office keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes in local government. They handle public records, manage elections, and ensure city meetings are organized and transparent. From helping you access important city documents to overseeing the proper filing of campaign forms, the City Clerk’s team is here to support both the public and...

What does the Community Development Department do?

The Community Development Department is made up of three different divisions: Planning Division, Building Division and the Code Enforcement Division. The role of the department is to foster public involvement and creativity and assist decision makers and the public in formulating and implementing policies which balance environmental, economic and social needs for the present and future. They...

What does the City Manager's Office do?

The City Manager's Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the local, state and national...

Reusable Foodware Ordinance

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What does the Economic Development Department do?

The Economic Development Department works to improve the business environment in San Rafael. They are here to help you with your business location questions, permit process issues, real estate investment needs, or other business assistance. They also provide real estate project planning,  oversee special events throughout the City, and administer various special projects.

What does the Human Resources Department do?

The Human Resources Department serves as a strategic partner to both our internal and external customers, providing leadership, expertise, support and guidance with benefits administration & wellness, workplace safety, workers compensation & risk management, policies & procedures and long range strategic planning. The Human Resources Department also focuses on employee development and training, recruitment and selection and...

Digital Transformation

"... to project management and be a leader in getting things done on time and on budget. Product management ... delivery. Tools Provide collaborative and modern tools that empower employees to do their best work. ..."

Government services should be easy to use, accessible, and designed with an understanding of user needs. Human-centered design Apply the principles of human-centered design and empathy to orient services around user needs and build trust with the public. Accessibility Ensure government services are accessible to people with disabilities, different cultures, on any device, and in...

What resources are available to help me comply with City Standards

"... available for over three years and many residents have taken advantage of them. We encourage you to do ... the same! Educational resources include one on one inspections with our trained staff as well ..."

The City has a variety of options available to help residents. These support options have been available for over three years and many residents have taken advantage of them. We encourage you to do the same! Educational resources include one on one inspections with our trained staff as well as online resources via firesafemarin.org and...

Evacuation

"... software (formerly known as Zonehaven) to create evacuation zones and issue evacuations ... to Do ... tone ... to do the same for you. Where ... Center of Independent Living has many resources for people with disabilities. How do ..."

Overview Everyone plays a role in preparing for and safely evacuating if needed. The City has a variety of iniatives aimed at assuring our responders and residents can be safe should an evacuation be needed. These include our regular vegetation clearance along roadways; access and egress improvements through parking clarifications, emergency alerts, preparedness training, and...

What type of Plan (e.g., Specific Plan, Precise Plan, Community Plan) is eligible for funding if an area is designated as a PDA?

"... includes a Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Zoning Code ... not be eligible for the PDA Grant Program as they do ... not include a regulatory component (Zoning Code ..."

The PDA Grant Program is very specific about the type of Plan that is eligible for grants. The PDA Grant Program guidelines require the grant fund a Specific Plan, or equivalent Plan (e.g., Precise Plan). These plans includes a Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Zoning Code and General Plan amendments. These elements are important because...

District-Based City Elections

"... and doing ... steps the City will undertake to facilitate the transition, and an estimated time frame for doing ... also establish other criteria, so long as they do not conflict with federal, state, or applicable ... , the City published and made available for release at least one draft map and, if members of the City ..."

Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. State law requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and doing public outreach, including to underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities. We are asking for your...

Do I need a business license and how do I get one?

A business license is a tax required of most businesses that conduct business within the city limits of San Rafael, even if your physical office is located outside city limits. Business license taxes help to pay for street maintenance, police and fire protection, and other services that benefit businesses and the general public. You need...

Private Swim Lessons - Children & Adults

"... with a one ... -on-one ... to one ... can enroll online. These classes do not guarantee a specific instructor, but it does guarantee ... @cityofsanrafael.org We will review your submission and will do our best to assign you an instructor ..."

Private Swim Lessons – Children & Adults We offer private, 30-minute lessons with a one-on-one student-to-teacher ratio or you may request a semi-private lesson, which is designed for two students at a similar swim level, assigned to one instructor. Private lessons will be offered in June, July and August and can be scheduled on weekdays...

Visitors

"... dining ... at one ...  things to do for the whole family. Explore our beautiful local parks, bay ..."

Come find out why San Rafael is a great place to visit.Stroll through our Downtown District and discover unique dining, shopping and cultural opportunities. Pick up some of the freshest produce in the region at one of our farmers markets. Find fun educational things to do for the whole family. Explore our beautiful local parks, bay shoreline and acres of open space.

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