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Short-Term Registration Requirements

Property Registration Checklist Property Information. All properties will need to provide the following property information: Primary Resident Name and Contact Information Documentation of Primary Residency 24-Hour Local Emergency Contact  Property Address Type of Short-Term Rental Occupancy Number of Bedrooms Number of Bathrooms Number of Designated Off-Street Parking Spaces

Short-Term Rental Self-Certification Checklists

Self-Certification Safety Inspection Checklist (REQUIRED FOR ALL PROPERTIES)   Self-Certification Vegetation Inspection Checklist (Required by April 30th annually for properties in a Wildland Urban Interface) To find out if your property is in a Wildland Urban Interface visit this webpage: Wildlland-Urban Interface Map

Interior Signage Requirements

Interior Signage. Properties offered as Short-Term Rentals shall have a clearly visible and legible notice posted on or directly adjacent to the inside of the front door, containing the following information: 24-Hour Local Emergency Contact Person Maximum number of occupants Maximum number of vehicles Off-street Parking Requirements Garbage Disposal Instructions Information regarding Fire Safety and Fire … Continued

Parking Plan Requirements

Short-term Rentals are allowed on properties where vehicle access is shared between neighbors. If you live on a property like this you must provide a “Parking Plan” when you register your property to be used as a short-term rental. A “Parking Plan”  must document how the  Short-Term Rental will avoid encumbering parking.  Documentation may include: … Continued

Training Opportunities

Full Basic CERT Class – Hybrid  Become a CERT member and learn how to help after a disaster. The class is offered in an online “hybrid” format meaning you will complete the class work online and have 1 in-person training day to practice the skills you learned. Registration is available through www.readymarin.org/cert-training

Steering Committee

Steering Committee meetings are scheduled as needed. Contact Manny Albano (manny.albano@cityofsanrafael.org) to be added to the invite list.

What is a Short-Term Rental?

A short-term residential rental is a rental of all or a portion of your home for periods of less than 30 nights.

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