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Rezoning or General Plan Amendments

"... amendments are a legislative action that requires a favorable recommendation by a super-majority ..."

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...

RBR Program Policies & Practices

"... C lists major un-permitted work and/or potential violations that have been identified. The updated ... to seek compliance when major, unpermitted work in new Section C on the RBR form has been identified ..."

Attention Customers:   Change to Resale Refund Policy.   All  reports applied for after 6/30/2023  will no longer be eligible for refunds.    Since the 1970’s, the City of San Rafael has been administering and enforcing a residential building resale (RBR) inspection program. The RBR program requires that prior to the sale or exchange of any residential...

City Council - November 7, 2022 (Special Study Session)

"... by a majority or more of the Council less than 24 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection ... to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 24 hours before the meeting, shall ... :     Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than ... :     Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 24 ... :     Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-11-07 06:00 pmLocation: City Council - November 7, 2022 (Special Study Session_Department: Public MeetingsAgenda  SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Participate Virtually: Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/CC-2022-11-07 Watch...

What do I need to Submit for a Use Permit?

"... : Staff Level- 4-6 weeks Minor (Zoning Administrator)- 10-12 weeks Major ..."

To apply for a Use Permit, complete an application package and submit it to the Planning Division during counter hours. The application package should include: The General Application Form filled out and signed by both the property owner and applicant. A written description of the business and how it will operate. (i.e.: Hours of operation, number of...

For Developers

"... . The majority of the requirements are contained in Section 14.16.030 of the Zoning Ordinance ..."

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...

Guiding Principles

"... extensive plan check review or major structural improvements. During the initial building ..."

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...

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