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Design Guidelines and Area Plans

"... ] The city ... Design” Guidelines for Downtown- City Council Meeting Presentation, February 5, 2017 ... City of San ..."

The city has adopted general Residential and Non Residential Design Guidelines to assist design professionals and homeowners in planning out projects. In addition to these guidelines, we also offer additional tools for people designing projects in areas that have more standards to meet based on either the overlay zoning district (Hillside, canalfront), the use (Promenade Plan, Station...

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...

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...

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...

Seeking Community Input: San Rafael Police Advisory and Accountability Committee

"... – The City Council of San Rafael ... Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June ... 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals ... to the City Council. The City aims to create an inclusive, public forum for community members to share ... act as a sounding board for the City Council, City Manager, and the Police Department regarding ..."

SAN RAFAEL – The City Council of San Rafael is seeking public input on topics and areas of focus for the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals and...

New Board, Commission and Committee Appointments

"... , the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission ... thoughtful consideration, the City Council ... play an important role in advising the City Council and ensuring ..."

Bringing community voices into action to better serve San Rafael. In October, the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission, Planning Commission, and the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee. We were excited to receive 31 applications for 9 open seats. While some applicants withdrew or did not respond to confirm their...

Planning Commission - December 9, 2025

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

Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - June 10, 2025Department: Planning Commission - June 10, 2025Agenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-12-09 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-12-09 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below...

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...

📸 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Residential Parking Permit Program Development

"... . The City ... . The City and Dixon will work on developing a program that considers the unique issues of each ... City ... Council ... , the City ..."

Welcome to our webpage dedicated to San Rafael's Residential Parking Permit Program development. This page will serve as your go-to source for updates and background on the project. The City of San Rafael has partnered with Dixon Resources Unlimited, a consulting firm experienced in nationwide parking program development, to create a new parking permit program....

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