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The following guiding principles are intended to provide the public (referenced herein as “applicant;” e.g., property owner, design professional, contractor) with information on what to expect from the City of San Rafael building and fire permit and inspection process. The principles also cover what the City expects of the public to ensure that the permit...

Sewer Application: Please review San Rafael Sanitation's Standards & Specifications (2007) Please fill out the Sewer Permit Application completely: Please include Method to be used (trenchless or pipe bursting), materials used (dimension and type) and approximate length of pipe replaced. Please also include a plan, drawing or map indicating where the existing or new backflow...

We’re here to help. If your concern is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If the concern is urgent, but not an emergency, please call (415) 485-3304 during business hours. Submit your request or question below and we’ll get back to you shortly. Fire Permits, Construction, Inspections If you have any questions about the Fire Permit...

Priority Area C: Sustainability and Resilience Foster a resilient community through climate adaptation, sustainability, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness efforts.  Core Services Climate Adaptation Planning Engage the community and develop long-term plans to mitigate for the impacts of sea-level rise in San Rafael.  Hazard Mitigation Identify hazards that threaten the community, determine their likely impacts, set...

Grading Permit  - $822.00 *fee includes plan check and inspections What is a Grading Permit? Grading permits are reviewed for compliance with development requirements, and to conform to planning and building permit approvals. Project schedule, geotechnical reports, truck traffic & routing, staging plan, environmental concerns and any special conditions may all be reviewed. The requirement...

Permit  Cancellations, Extension & Renewal Requests Permit Extension Request - Use for... Old permits that have not been completed and have gone past their expiration date Permits that have already been granted a 1 time 180 day extension and need additional time to complete. Permits that have been cited as expired on a Residential Resale...

Get licensed and permitted Make sure you're equipped with the correct licenses and permits to take your idea from concept to completion. Business License (Tax Certificate) If you plan to conduct business within San Rafael city limits or your business is based in San Rafael, you must obtain a business license. When you register for a business...

Applies to stores, offices, home-based businesses, and most other physical locations in city limits (verify your location is in city limits on our zoning map) Applying For a Business License For new licenses or changes in location or ownership, we offer online registration. After your application is received, you will receive a follow-up email with...

Facilitate new housing development, assist in ensuring housing stability, support a “Housing First” model, and implement strategies that reduce homelessness.  Core Services Coordinate with Partners on Homelessness Response Partner with the County of Marin on high utilizer case management programs and outreach efforts to unhoused individuals. Provides funding opportunities for affordable housing Review applications and allocate...

Fire danger in open space is a real threat, especially during the height of fire season in summer and fall. Illegal campsites are a contributing factor to fires in our local open space and you can help the San Rafael Fire Department and Police Department to help protect our community and preserve open space from...

1 - General Service Fees 2 - Police Service Fees 3 - Library Service Fees 4 - Fire Prevention and Inspection Fees 5 - Planning Service Fees 6 - Building and Safety Service Fees 7 - Mech./Elec/Plumb. Permit Fees 8 - Public Works Service Fees 9 - Recreation Fees 9A - Exhibit H Recreation Fees...

Permit Examples Include: Project Examples  Include: Current Building Permits Building Permit Application Status Inspection Status Current Fire Permits Residential Building Reports Historical Building or Fire Prevention Records Current Planning Project Status Use Permits Environmental and Design Reviews Sign Permits Accessory Dwelling Units Subdivisions Note: There is some overlap between current records and historic records for...

Foster a safe, healthy, and thriving community.  Core Services Provide all-hazard emergency services   Provide a suite of emergency services including structural firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. Manages Public Libraries Oversee and enhance the operations of our three public libraries, while providing enriching programs that expand the community’s access to knowledge,...

Applies to apartments (3 or more units) or certain other residential rental properties For new license and changes of ownership, we offer online registration.  Please be prepared to provide a gross receipts figure, the number of units, and a tax ID number so we may calculate your payment correctly. Note:  All residential rental properties with three...

Enhance and maintain the City’s infrastructure, streets and facilities through the Capital Improvement Program.  Core Services Implement major infrastructure improvement projects Implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to improve City infrastructure, including streets, parks, stormwater systems, parks and playgrounds.  Address residents’ service requests Address resident’s service requests for public right-of-way maintenance, such as potholes, sidewalk...