Where is the nearest hospital?
The two nearest hospitals with emergency rooms are: Kaiser at 99 Montecillo Road in San Rafael Marin General Hospital at 250 Bon Air Road in Greenbrae
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How do I use your parking meters?
Our parking meters accept coins (except pennies) and credit cards for your convenience and ease of use. In addition, you can pay, as well as add time to your meter, with the parkmobile app.
Can I park overnight in Downtown San Rafael?
For 1-3 nights, you may park in the Downtown A Street and C Street municipal garages for a daily fee of $10. For more than 3 consecutive nights, it’s possible but we should talk.
Are there any discounted parking programs for people who frequently park Downtown?
Absolutely! We offer several programs to meet your needs: frequent parking cards (50% off), monthly parking permits (unlimited parking), and 1-hour merchant validations.
I received a traffic citation. What are my next steps?
Traffic If you received a traffic citation, you should receive a courtesy notice (within two weeks) from the court explaining the “bail” amount you can pay and give you details on how to contest the ticket. If you don’t get a courtesy notice, you are still responsible for contacting the court on or before the … Continued
What is a sewer lateral?
A sewer lateral, or side-sewer, is a privately-owned sewer pipeline connecting private property, such as a home or business, to the publicly-owned main sewer line, typically located in the middle of the street. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the lateral.
Where can I get fingerprinted?
The Marin County Sheriff offers Live Scan and ink fingerprinting. But first, you’ll need to make an appointment. They offer more information on their website.
How do I know if I’m being scammed?
Most scammers reach out via phone calls or emails. If the request seems suspicious, do not send money or gift cards and do not provide any personal information. Here is a great list of warning signs, along with the Federal Trade Commission’s most recent scam alerts. If you have already given money and realize that … Continued
Will I receive a bill for ambulance transportation?
Yes, the Fire Department will send you a bill with a health insurance information request form, so that we can bill your health insurance for the transport. For Residents who pay the paramedic tax any charges not covered by your insurance will be covered by the paramedic tax. For non-paramedic tax paying residents, after a … Continued
How do I report a barking dog?
First, try calmly talking to the dog owner to make sure they are aware of the problem. Then, if the problem persists, you can call the police non-emergency line at (415) 485-3000. Depending on other call priorities, officers may respond on multiple occasions to issue warnings before issuing a citation.