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Affordable Housing Requirements for Developers The City of San Rafael requires all new developments, residential and non-residential, to contribute towards the provision of affordable housing. On February 16, 2021, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Affordable Housing Ordinance 1990 and associated Resolutions 14890 and 14891 amending the affordable housing obligation for residential projects. The majority of the...

Non-Public Safety Hours of Operation In Person/Walk-in, By Appointment & Virtual Department Hours for Public Access to Services Contact City Hall - 1400 Fifth Avenue City Attorney Please contact the City Attorney's office for public access. (415) 485-3080 City Clerk M - Th: 9am - 4pm F: By Appointment Only M-Th. -  in- person/walk-in services...

We are extremely serious about ensuring that all massage establishments comply with the City's Massage Ordinance and state law.  The ordinance is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare by: Ensuring orderly regulation of massage therapy services Providing minimum sanitation and operational standards Requiring minimum qualifications for practitioners and owners Preventing the misuse of...

The City Clerk received a petition on January 31, 2024, for an initiative to fund a new main library and community center at Albert Park. The proponents followed the required process, and the City Council approved placing the measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX MEASURE   P...

The City is implementing a performance measurement approach to track progress towards annual goals and objectives. The metrics, targets, and information about data sources are displayed in the Citywide Performance Management Dashboard. Background The goals of our performance measurement program are to: Track the City’s progress on targets set in key policy areas,  Track the...

In 1988, a local group of residents asked the City Council to recognize Lonate Pozzolo, Province of Varese, Italy, as a sister city of San Rafael, and the residents of Lonate Pozzolo have expressed their desire to establish a sister city relationship with San Rafael in order to foster cultural exchanges as well as inter-cultural...

Historic Background San Rafael, being the oldest city in Marin County, has many older buildings that contribute greatly to its character. City regulations protect a number of buildings designated as local landmarks. The City Council adopted a survey of older, architecturally interesting buildings and structures known as the Historical/Architectural Survey which includes 305 sites throughout...

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District protects the health and welfare of the communities it serves from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases by utilizing cost-effective, environmentally responsible integrated vector management practices. The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county...

For comprehensive information regarding Elections, please visit the County of Marin Elections Office website. Staff report and resolution calling election Ordinance – Full Text of Measure Notice of Election and Measure City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis Argument in Favor of Measure D Election Results Ordinance 1942 Measure D - City of San Rafael  Special Library Services Parcel Tax...

Standing Subcommittees City Council Standing Subcommittees are permanent committees made up of less than a quorum of the City Council that focus on specific ongoing topics, like finance or public safety. Because they meet regularly, they are subject to the Brown Act, meaning their meetings must be open to the public, with agendas posted in...

Para español, utilice la opción de Google Translate  San Rafael Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan From 2022 to 2023, the City of San Rafael conducted an extensive infrastructure assessment and community engagement process to develop a Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan . Adopted by City Council in April 2023, the Master Plan provides...

In 2006 San Rafael was one of the early signatories to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, committing the City to working towards meeting the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. The City Council adopted San Rafael’s first San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) on April 20, 2009, which was developed by a 14-member Green...

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo de arriba. About Project goals Improve safety for all users. Pedestrian enhancements, bicycle boulevard treatments, and transit stop upgrades in the Canal neighborhood. Improved lighted identified in the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan Budget The City received state-only funding through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) for...

At the Council meeting of June 15, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The names of the candidates who qualified for the 2020 General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020, appear below. City of San Rafael Election Mayoral Candidates Kate Colin Statement of...

Board of Directors The San Rafael Sanitation District is governed by three board members; two board members are appointed by the City of San Rafael City Council and one is appointed by the County of Marin Board of Supervisors Terms of Office and Election Procedure District board consists of three board members that are appointed...

2023-2031 Housing Element The 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element has been certified!   A link to the certification letter is provided below.  Links to the final version of the adopted document are included following the next paragraph (May 15 Adopted Housing Element, with 6/7/23 Revisions) HCD Finding of Substantial Compliance (6/22/23) On May 15, 2023 the...

Election Results: At the Council meeting of December 16, 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of the consolidated special municipal election held on November 5, 2024. The City of San Rafael voters approved the Measure P and elected Kate Colin as Mayor, Rachel Kertz as Councilmember D4, Maika Llorens...