How long with the permit be good for?
Once approved, maintenance dredging permits are good for 10 years.
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Why is the City retaining a firm to manage the process (as opposed to leading the process themselves) and who will be responsible for the cost of hiring the firm?
The City of San Rafael does not have dredging permitting expertise on staff, as the process is something the City has engaged in only twice in the past 25 years. A firm with expertise facilitating the maintenance dredging permitting process is necessary to ensure all permits and approvals are in place when the USACE initiates … Continued
Who will be listed as the applicant on the Umbrella Permits?
The City of San Rafael will be listed as the permitee.
What permitting and dredging costs will I be responsible for as a property owner and/or tenant?
For the permitting process, the participating property owners/tenants will also be responsible (and pay an equal portion) for the cost of retaining a specialized consultant to manage the process. For the dredging, each participating property owner/tenant will contribute a portion of the total fee based on the volume of material present above the target dredge … Continued
Is it still possible to get permitted if I don’t sign up for Umbrella Permitting through this process?
Yes, but you will have to navigate the permitting process on your own, and you will not be able to take advantage of the substantially discounted group rate for permits under the Umbrella Permitting process.
Do I have to be a property owner to apply for a permit, or can I be a tenant? If I am a tenant, do I need the permission of the property owner?
You may apply as a tenant, however you will ultimately need the permission of the property owner as would be the case with any other property renovation.
As a property owner/tenant, how involved do I have to be throughout this process once I sign up?
During the initial permit acquisition process you will be asked to provide information about your property. It is not anticipated that additional involvement in the permitting process beyond the initial information gathering phase will be necessary.
Sewer Lateral
Any sewer lateral work that includes construction in the right of way requires an encroachment permit. A sewer permit is needed from your sanitary sewer provider – San Rafael Sanitation District or Las Gallinas Sanitary District.
Driveway
Any driveway improvements that include work in the right of way requires an encroachment permit. There is the standard minor temporary encroachment permit fee associated with driveway work, see diagram below:
Sidewalk-Only
Sidewalk, curb and gutter construction require a Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit, but there is no fee. All requirements of a Encroachment Permit apply except the fee. See diagram below for details on work associated with a no fee encroachment permit. A Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit is also required for the construction of installation of sidewalks, … Continued