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Rezoning or General Plan Amendments

"... that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning ... of the Planning Commission and adoption of an ordinance by the City Council. Typically, zoning ... also be required for requests to annex property into the City limit (required for development ... of properties within the City urban services boundary). General Plan Amendments The City of San Rafael may ... amend its General Plan four times per year. An applicant may apply to amend the City General Plan ..."

Zoning Amendments An applicant may initiate rezoning for a property to another district that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning amendments are a legislative action that requires a favorable recommendation by a super-majority of the Planning Commission and adoption of...

Station Area Plans Documents

"... City Council Resolution (2004 ... by City of San Rafael (2010 ... -Friendly Neighborhoods - compiled by City of San Rafael (2010) Downtown ..."

General Information General Plan 2020 EIR Draft EIR (2004) Response to Comments Part One (2004) Response to Comments Part Two (2004) Response to Comments Part Three (2004) EIR City Council Resolution (2004) Metropolitan Transportation Commission Grant Metropolitan Transportation Commission Resolution 3434 Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Environmental Impact Reports San Rafael General Plan 2020 San...

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee

"... knowledge and City culture. One (1) Park and Recreation Commissioner One (1 ... Space) One (1) SRCS District Representative One (1) Marin County Parks ... to a successful conclusion. Provide recommendations as requested by City staff. Providing ... recommendations to the City Council and/or commissions is important to assure they receive guidance prior ..."

The 15-person Steering Committee is instrumental in guiding the project team regarding engaging the community and reviewing content before releasing the Master Plan to a broader audience. The project team will meet with this group 5-7 times throughout the process. Each meeting will focus on presenting the project team’s research, exploring the City’s history of...

Peacock Gap Park Playground Improvements

"... . The City ... in the City ... . The City ... Input The City hosted an outreach event on Saturday ... City ..."

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo de arriba. The City of San Rafael is replacing the Peacock Gap Park play equipment and improving pathways in the area. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and be completed in July.  Work hours will be 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Project goals Replace aging playground structures...

Homelessness and Housing: August 2023 Updates

"... City Camping Ordinance Update ... 17th, City Council adopted ... experiencing homelessness in the City.  The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area ... .    City Council approves funding ... 17th, the City Council approved $1.45 million ..."

City Camping Ordinance Update  On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City.  The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...

Racial Injustice - Next Steps

"... ) to the City Council. The City Council ... members of the public, City staff ... .  The City ...  Council’s acceptance of the proposed changes ..."

On August 17, 2020, the San Rafael Police Department brought proposed changes to the Use of Force Policy (Policy 300 of the Police Procedural Manual) to the City Council. The City Council voted unanimously to accept these changes. Here are a few highlights of the changes:  Police Chief Diana Bishop wrote her first Chief’s Preface to the Police Procedural Manual  This preface...

Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study

"... 2018 City Council: January 2018 Design Review Board ..."

Building off the work from the 2012 Downtown Station Area Plan vision for the ½ mile radius around the Downtown SMART Station, the goal of this Downtown Parking & Wayfinding study is to develop policy goals to support a vibrant, gateway area through parking and wayfinding in anticipation of our future needs related to SMART....

📸 Snapshot: Council meeting highlights, SRPD immigration policies, Wildfire safety talks— and more!

"... City ... Council Meeting Highlights ... will hold a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue ... City Council goals and objectives for fiscal years ... to a partnership between the San Rafael Public Library, the Marin County Free Library, and San Rafael City ..."

Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights On Monday March 3rd, the City of San Rafael will hold a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 3:00 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room. Workshop to review and draft City Council goals and objectives for fiscal...

News Release: San Rafael to Raise Pride Flag at City Hall on June 3

"... at City Hall on June 3 San Rafael, Calif. - The City of San Rafael ... will host the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:40 p.m ... . in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This event symbolizes the City's commitment to fostering a welcoming ... + visibility and equality. Following the flag-raising ceremony, the City Council will consider ... a proclamation during the City Council meeting, officially naming June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in San ..."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29,  2024 San Rafael to Raise Pride Flag at City Hall on June 3 San Rafael, Calif. - The City of San Rafael will host the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:40 p.m. in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This event symbolizes...

Planning Commission - Jun 18, 2024

"... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... . AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ..."

Date and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community...

Planning Commission - November 12, 2024 (Cancelled)

"... :  San Rafael City Council Chambers  1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person:  San Rafael City Council ... :  San Rafael City Council Chambers  1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Participate In-Person:  San Rafael City Council Chambers ... Participate In-Person:  San Rafael City Council Chambers  1400 Fifth ..."

Date and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 P.M. AGENDA...

Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2024

"... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch Online: Watch ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 ... . AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch ..."

Date and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday June 11, 2024, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue,...

Temporary Uses

"... business improvement district, or events that have received street closure approval from the City ... Council are exempt from the temporary use permit requirement. What are Typical Requirements ... and egress, and loading shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer ... be submitted to the City Finance Department to assure that any temporary facilities are removed from ... . A certificate of insurance shall be furnished to the City showing coverage for bodily injury ..."

What is a Temporary Use Permit? A temporary use permit allows activities of a short term, generally one (1) year or less, pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code Section 14.17.130. These most commonly consist of special events such as a fair, festival or concert, outdoor seasonal sales such as a Christmas tree lot or pumpkin...

Planning Commission - June 24, 2025

"... Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 ... Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... and adopt the Resolution Recommending the City Council Approve the requested Variance and Major ..."

Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025Department: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025Department: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025Agenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: Location: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025Department: Planning Commission - June 24, 2025AgendaPlanning Commission Regular...

Protecting Your Home From Wildfire

"... City ... Council ..."

Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community the San Rafael City Council adopted new vegetation standards as part of our Wildfire Protection Action Plan. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation standards now apply to all structures and...

Variance

"... may be appealed to the City Council ..."

What is a Variance? A Variance is permission to depart from the literal requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Variances provide the discretion and flexibility necessary to resolve practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships resulting from a zoning requirement. Variances may be approved with conditions to ensure compatibility. When the strict interpretation of a zoning regulation, such...

Samantha Ramirez, Citizen of the Year 2022

"... . Samantha is a coordinator of the Marin County Youth Commission, a group of 23 young people that work ... on the Commission and transformed the group to better represent Marin County. The Commission is proud ... of her free time volunteering by serving on the Youth and Parent Council for Marin Promise Partnership ... , attending community events, Board of Supervisors, City Council and School Board meetings; she ... to be an exemplary citizen of San Rafael. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation ..."

Samantha Ramirez is committed to uplifting the community in which she resides, both in her work and her extracurricular activities. As a bilingual and bicultural community member with family from El Salvador and Honduras, she has worked hard to be a powerful bridge between the LatinX communities in San Rafael and the bodies that govern...

Meet your new Police Accountability and Advisory Committee!

"... On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police ... ., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would ... , the City with A Mission. He is willing and committed to bring anything to the table, with consultation ... originate from Mexico and come from the city of Oaxaca ... between our residents, our officers and our council ..."

On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police Accountability and Advisory Committee (PAAC). Their first meeting will be held on December 20th at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would like...

City Hires Alternative Response Team

"... Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City ... . Counseling, support, and intervention for depressed or suicidal individuals. Assisting ..."

Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City entering into a professional services agreement with Petaluma People Services Center for a three-year Alternative Response Program pilot, replacing traditional law enforcement responders to 911 calls involving people in crisis with social workers, mental health counselors, or medical staff. Alternative Response Teams have...

Source of Income Protection

"... to the change in state law in 2020, the City of San Rafael adopted its own Source of Income ... Protection. The City of San Rafael’s Source of Income Ordinance went into effect on January 17, 2019 ... County Board of Supervisors that between January 1, 2014 and August 31, 2016 a total of 2,194 ... by the examples below from San Rafael specifically. The City of San Rafael’s Source of Income ... Ordinance went into effect on January 17, 2019. The City Council discussed this policy ..."

This protection prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants because they use housing vouchers or other forms of government assistance. State Law (SB 329) State law prohibits housing discrimination based on a person’s source of income (California Government Code Section 12921). SB 329 (the Housing Opportunities Act of 2019) became a California State law on January...

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