The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 
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The Department of Public Works

San Rafael Department of Public Works

Our mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of our vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of our city’s assets.

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Engineering Projects & The Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

click above to explore current public works projects and other city programs

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The Traffic Engineering Team

click above to learn about the city's traffic team, projects, and other helpful wayfinding info

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The Maintenance Teams & Street Sweeping Info

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Public Works Permits Information

click above to determine what permit(s) you may need to do work in the city

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Illegal Dumping Resources

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Report an Issue

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Public Works Director: April Miller

Department Information:

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111 Morphew Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Public Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
(Closed Noon - 1pm)

Permit Counter Walk-In Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am-12:30pm

Recent Public Works News

7/14/25-7/18/25 : Core Tree Care Work Notification

Posted on July 11, 2025

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 7/14 – 7/18. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459.   LOT Street 21 Solar Ct. 100 Dubois St. 205-251 BRET HARTE RD 83 BRET HARTE RD...
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New Honorary Dean Allison Intern

Posted on July 10, 2025

Antonia Vezzoli We’re thrilled to welcome Antonia Vezzoli to the Department of Public Works as our Dean Allison intern for Summer 2025. Antonia moved with her family to Marin County just a few years ago—right before starting college! She’s currently studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis and has just completed her second year....
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Temporary Road Closure Notification – 141 Terrace Ave – 7/7

Posted on July 2, 2025

PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power,  will be closing the road near 141 Terrace Ave to perform overhead electrical work. The closure will happen Monday, 7/7, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-39 and affected properties have also been notified.
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Emergency Temporary Road Closure Notification – 77 Jewell St – 6/30

Posted on June 30, 2025

MMWD is closing the road near 77 Jewell St to address a water main leak. The closure will happen today, Monday, 6/30, between approximately 8am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-162 and affected properties are being notified.

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