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
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
Fences or wall higher than three feet above natural grade Groundwater monitoring wells
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
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
Flat or low-level improvements/landscaping adjacent to city streets or pedestrian walking paths, including but not limited to low-level plants and shrubs, landscape walls and fences less than 3’ in height, a private postal box on a post, boulders, concrete and other flat work Bicycle racks Newspaper racks Awnings, signs, eaves or other minor architectural features … Continued
The most recent Point–In-Time Count (a bi-annual field study of local homelessness) was conducted in 2022, finding 1,121 total persons experiencing homelessness in Marin County. Of the total homeless count population, 74% were unsheltered and 26% were sheltered, either in emergency shelter or transitional housing units. The number of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness increased in … Continued
Closure for limited periods of public streets, driveways or public areas not under control of the State or the County Closure for limited periods of time of public sidewalks Construction required for installation of sidewalks, driveways approaches, curbs and gutters, including underdrains, underground facilities, and sewer laterals Painting of address numbers on curbs Painting/washing of … Continued
Individuals living in encampments are overwhelmingly long-term residents of the City of San Rafael. The City of San Rafael and its nonprofit partners serving homeless individuals recently conducted a survey in the City’s major encampments asking this question among others. Almost 90% of individuals staying in the encampments have been in San Rafael for more … Continued
The City of San Rafael remains committed to protecting the health and safety of community members and employees, while also striving to deliver public services to the greatest extent possible. The City does not directly provide homeless services or programming, but we partner closely with the County of Marin and local service providers to ensure … Continued
