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Best Practices

Local Housing Solutions. This is a helpful website designed to help cities understand the policy tools available to address local housing issues. Starting with “Housing 101”, it provides helpful information about housing issues and possible solutions. It is operated by the Furman Center at New York University and is national in focus. Tips for the … Continued

Regional and State Housing Information

ABAG’s Housing Website contains a variety of resources for housing planning and production in the Bay Area. Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan shows the final “fair share” housing assignments for the 9 counties and 101 cities in the Bay Area adopted by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board in December 2021. … Continued

Existing Plans and Programs

Current 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element. Adopted on May 15, 2023 and is part of the San Rafael General Plan. The Housing Element describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. Elemento de Vivienda 2023 – 2031 Capítulo 6: Plan de acción para la vivienda 2015-2023 San Rafael Housing Element, … Continued

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Meetings

COMMUNITY MEETINGS – Please join us! Community Meeting #1: Join us as we introduce the planning process, share information about the community questionnaire, and seek community input. This meeting will be held multiple times in different locations and formats. Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. San Rafael Community Center Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. … Continued

What can I compost?

If you can eat it, you can compost it! Remember that almost all organic materials are compostable, not only food waste. See below for examples of what to put in your composting bin: Food and food scraps such as fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, shells, dairy, and leftovers Plant material such as grass, flowers, leaves, branches, … Continued

What can’t I compost?

Marin’s local compost facility WM Earthcare produces high-quality compost to grow organic food. Which is why we CANNOT accept any plastics labeled as compostable or bio-degradable because they take twice as long to break down when compared to natural compostable materials. Please DO NOT put any of the following items in your green cart for compost: NO compostable … Continued

Types of jobs requiring a Utility Encroachment Permit

Any entity providing electricity, gas, cable, video programming, telephone, telecommunications or other services to customers, and which pursuant to state law or local franchise is entitled to install its facilities in the public right of way

What is the latest news with the City’s camping ordinance?

The City provides updates by email in its homelessness e-newsletter, which you can sign up for on our Homelessness Department main page. As of February 2024 – The City continues to work toward resolving the ongoing litigation regarding the City’s Ordinance 2030 – camping on public property. The City and the plaintiffs have been meeting … Continued

What is a Case Worker/Manager?

A case worker or case manager provides support and assistance to individuals or families. The services provided could include coaching, referrals to resources or agencies, assistance with scheduling appointments and providing transportation. Case management often begins with an assessment of a participant’s background and barriers to the resources they need, such as stable housing, income … Continued

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