Community & Economic Development

Our mission is to make San Rafael an exceptional place to live and work.

We're dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by:

• Encouraging Public Engagement: Building enthusiastic partnerships with all community members to spark creativity and involvement.
• Supporting Decision-Making: Helping both decision-makers and residents develop and implement policies that balance environmental, economic, and social needs for today and tomorrow.
• Streamlining Development: Processing development permits efficiently and ensuring new projects enhance their surroundings.
• Maintaining Safety: Ensuring the safety and upkeep of buildings, properties, and neighborhoods through effective code enforcement, public education, and collaboration with other City Departments and agencies.

We’re here to work together with you to make San Rafael the best it can be!