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Do I need a building permit?

"... construction, tenant improvements to signs. Some work does not require a permit, so ... to make sure what you want to do is allowed. To apply ..."

Building permits are required to build, enlarge, alter, remove, demolish, or repair a structure. This includes everything from houses and garages to commercial construction, tenant improvements to signs. Some work does not require a permit, so check here first. Prior to getting a building permit, you should first check with the Planning Division to make...

Sanctioned Camping Program

"... the sanctioned camping site is constrained. Furthermore, the City does not own land elsewhere ... that is counter to the mission of the program. Individuals who are camping in the buffer zone and who do ... case management staff and one full-time outreach worker dedicated to the Mahon Creek Path Area ... on-site to be used by housing case managers and outreach staff. One temporary storage container unit ... restroom units and one ADA compliant unit will be provided for residents. One standard restroom and one ..."

The City is establishing a sanctioned camping area along the northern portion of the Mahon Creek Path through grant funding provided by the State of California Encampment Resolution Funding Program Why the Camping Area has Been Established Individuals experiencing homelessness have been camping in this area in recent years. When the City banned camping at...

We already have a library and community center downtown, why do we need to build a new one?

The City continually looks for ways to improve residents’ quality of life and expand services. Recently, the City conducted studies that highlighted deficiencies in size and infrastructure of the current library facilities. While the Carnegie is a beloved facility, options for developing the site to support modern library services that meet the needs of our...

Homelessness Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

"... to follow these guidelines, which the City intends to do. For San Rafael, the order ... for their belongings, and campsites with up to four people can have a maximum of 400 sq ft. Those individuals who do ... to those currently camping in the area. 3. What is the City doing to help ... in Marin doing that they do not have people experiencing homelessness? (Updated ... long as individuals are complying with the camping ordinance—if you see someone camping who you do ..."

State and Federal Regulatory Issues 1. How does the Supreme Court Grant's Pass ruling affect San Rafael's ability to start moving campers? (Updated) The City’s ability to enforce its current camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Andersen Drive) was limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which was based on claims brought...

Water Conservation

"... again this year. Read below for more on how you can help. Let’s all do our part to conserve and keep our ... proud about doing yourself! Click the image below to download the Guidebook ... Doing ... filling is almost always being done with recycled water. The Sanitation District uses recycled ... . Thank you for doing your part to conserve our precious water supplies. ..."

It's always a good time to conserve We just came out of a historic drought, and climate change is making them more prevalent. It won't be long before we hit the dry season again. It benefits all of us to revisit our water use and keep up good conservation practices to help preserve our water...

Revision & Resubmittals to Existing Permit

"... DO ... into your account    (If you do not have an account you will need to create one ..."

**PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW PERMIT TO SUBMIT** **REVISIONS & RESUBMITTALS** To submit for a revision to your issued permit or to submit corrections to an application : Revisions & Deferred Submittals: (Issued Permits) First step is to fill out this REVISION FORM to attach to your revised plans. Resubmittals:  (Permits that have not been...

Mandatory Recycling and Organics Law: Multifamily Apartment Units

"... to the disposal container to discard organic waste. If your apartment building does not have composting ... the Marin Sanitary Service website and use the “Where does it go, Joe?” tool! Even ... a multifamily property; what do I have to do to comply ... "Where does it go, Joe?" tool to help you properly ..."

Starting January 2022, all California residents will be required to compost organic waste properly. The law aims to reduce harmful methane emissions from landfills that contribute to climate change and global warming. Please visit Cal Recycle's website for more information on the new law. I'm a tenant, how will this law affect me? This new...

Pay Fees

"... do ... .  (If you do not have an account you will need to create one ..."

How to Pay Fees Start by clicking on the "Pay Fee" icon above. **Please do not create a new permit** Then log into you account.  (If you do not have an account you will need to create one) Once logged in you can use the search permit option to locate your permit.   If this permit...

Downtown Parking Locations & Costs

"... Red zone / No parking anytime $80.00 Fire hydrant ... Parked in blue zone (without placard) $335.00 Parked ... in bus zone $250.00 Expired registration (correctable) $215.00 ... ) When do I have to pay? On-street ... ) 800 and 900 Blocks of E Street (Between 2nd & 4th Sts) What do the colors ..."

Parking Rates & Citation Fines On-street meters $1.50 / hour Off-street lots (metered & un-metered) $0.75 / hour A & C Street garages $1.00 / hour ($10 max) Abandoned Vehicle or parked over 72hrs $205.00 Expired meter $40.00 Compliance with signs/ curb markings $50.00 Red zone / No parking anytime $80.00 Fire hydrant (within 15ft)...

Abandoned Shopping Carts

"... can residents do? Report! If you see an abandoned ... shopping cart that is labeled with a store’s branding, the best thing you can do is report ... cart from one of the following stores? If so, use ... cart is from one of the following stores, please ... One ..."

Abandoned carts are a hazard to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. They are also an eyesore for our neighborhoods and tend to attract litter and more carts.  What can residents do? Report! If you see an abandoned shopping cart that is labeled with a store’s branding, the best thing you can do is report the lost cart to a shopping...

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program

"... .    Why do I need ... and lumber, and unlined paper like cardboard and paper towels.  Businesses that do not comply ... Carlos Hernandez.   What do I have to do to get ... service. To do so, please reach out to Marin Sanitary Service @ 415-456-2601 ... you're waiting for your bins to arrive, we do require that you take these four simple steps ..."

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program What is the compost bin program?  In an effort to support compliance with the mandatory composting law AB 1826, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with Zero Waste Marin, is awarding businesses that sign up with Marin Sanitary’s commercial composting service up to $600 in free indoor composting bins.    Why do I...

Frequent Parker Card: Discounted Parking

"... $25 and is a ONE-TIME fee required to obtain the card. The normal hourly rate ... ! Do ... do ... to our office to obtain a replacement card for a $10.00 fee. Do I need to park ..."

The "Frequent Parker Card" (FPC) is a 50% off discount parking card. The FPC is for garage parking in the 5-story garages, located near 4th/A and 4th/C St and is ideal for those who frequent downtown, yet don't visit daily. The FPC costs $25 and is a ONE-TIME fee required to obtain the card. The normal...

Roadside Memorial Program

"... ones ... ones ... , maintenance, and removal of roadside memorials to ensure they do not pose safety risks or interfere ... ensuring they do not obstruct pedestrian pathways, roadways, or public infrastructure ... one ..."

About the Roadside Memorial Program The City of San Rafael acknowledges the deep sorrow and grief experienced by families and friends who have lost loved ones due to traffic collisions or other fatal incidents. To help honor those lives, the city has created a policy and program that allows for the temporary placement of roadside...

Sidewalk Repair Program

"... " and does ... an ADA ramp is not in place, one will need to be installed. In the event of an ADA curb-ramp installation ... Contact a contractor of your choice. The contractor needs to be appropriately licensed to do concrete ... and the property owners and encourages repairs to get done Citywide. In August 2024, San Rafael City ..."

Ready to Join the Program? Click Here! What is the Sidewalk Repair Program? The Sidewalk Repair Program is a cost-sharing benefit for property owners in San Rafael seeking to repair damaged sidewalks. Under the program, the City will: Split the cost of sidewalk replacement 50-50 with property owners (up to a maximum of $2,000 in...

Group Home Moratorium

"... treatment of unlicensed group home uses under the City’s current Zoning Ordinance. Although ... constituted a new type of use that was not recognized by the City’s current Zoning Ordinance ... properly be included within existing zoning definitions of a “household,” “residential care facility ... , unless and until new zoning ordinance provisions are enacted specifically regulating unlicensed group ... , which due to their manner of operations do not fit within the definition of “household”, would ..."

Project No.: ZC11-001 In early 2011, the San Rafael City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on unlicensed, large group homes (group homes with seven or more residents). This moratorium was adopted in response to community concerns regarding the establishment of several “sober living residences” (sober living environments – SLE) in single-family dwellings, which City staff determined...

2024-12-16 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Do not award the contract and direct staff to rebid the Project. ... Do not award the contract and provide direction to staff. ... Any Work done without the required inspection(s) will also be subject to rejection by City. ... If City determines that the dust control is not adequate, City may have the work done by others and ... thank you goes to our Board — your voice and passion for Downtown has been crucial in getting things done ..."

Traffic Engineering

"... on residential roads is one ... at locations that do not meet requirements, they do little to slow traffic and can actually make ... to believe they have added protection can do more harm than good.  Children should not be encouraged ... for school zones and crosswalk locations are available, and have shown to be effective when properly ..."

What is the Traffic Engineering Division? The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for establishing and operating a safe and efficient transportation network. This includes the city streets and crosswalks, traffic control devices, bicycle facilities, curb space, and roadway signs, and markings Bicycles in San Rafael: Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) The Citywide Bicycle and...

Measure E Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

"... does not have any budgetary decision ... authority, does not allocate financial resources, and does not make budget or service recommendations ... of the City, or any vendor, contractor or consultant doing business with the City ..."

The Measure ‘E’ TUT Oversight Committee ensures that all revenues received from the voter-approved local Transactions and Use Tax (Measure ‘E’) are spent only on permissible uses, as outlined in Ordinance No. 1913. The Committee does not have any budgetary decision authority, does not allocate financial resources, and does not make budget or service recommendations...

Shadow Diagram

"... ) of the Zoning Ordinance require the submittal of a shadow diagram in some instances ... . Sections of the Zoning Ordinance limit the shading of active recreational areas and solar collectors ... diagram and do not take into account the shading on vertical surfaces such as fences or walls ..."

Preparing a Shadow Diagram Section 14.25.030(C)(10) of the Zoning Ordinance require the submittal of a shadow diagram in some instances. Sections of the Zoning Ordinance limit the shading of active recreational areas and solar collectors on adjacent properties by more than 10% between the hours of noon and 3:00 p.m. on December 21, the Winter...

Sanitation District Board of Directors

"... and one ... and one ... contractors, who do not receive a “salary” that is reportable.  Therefore, the amount for compensation ..."

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...

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