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City Council Meetings

City Council Meetings When: First and third Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Ave Special Sessions: Occasionally held on specific topics Holiday Schedule: Meetings move to the following Tuesday if a Monday is a holiday Watch Live: Streamed on San Rafael's YouTube Channel. Subscribe for notifications! Archives:...

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COVID-19 Position Request

City Council - March 23, 2020

Date and time: 2020-03-23 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City ClerkAgenda Revised Agenda San Rafael City Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2020 Meeting held virtually 07:00 p.m. CONFERENCE CALL: (669) 900-9128Meeting ID# 763 384 381# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the City of San Rafael will no longer offer an in-person...

2020 Special Events

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, the City’s special events maybe re-scheduled, modified or temporarily suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to hosting events and other large-scale gatherings once State and County health guidelines allow it.

Canceled-Changed - March 27, 2020

2020-03-23 Agenda Packet

Vulnerable Populations

People who are over 60 or have a chronic health condition are the most vulnerable to this virus.  Do not visit if there is no urgent need.  Vulnerable populations must stay home.   Reach out to older adults and those with chronic health conditions who live alone. Call, email or talk through the door. Make sure...

Proclamation of Local Emergency - COVID-19

ADU Multi-Family Checklist

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Helpful Tips for Businesses

Covid-19 - Resources for Employers

How can I tell if my property is within half a mile from transit?

No off-street parking is required for an ADU that is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.  “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed...

Transit Buffer

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Junior ADUs (JADU)

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? An Accessory Dwelling Unit (aka, “second unit,” “in-law unit,” or “granny unit”) is an additional dwelling located on the same lot as a single-family or multi-family development. An Accessory Dwelling Unit may be attached to the primary residence, detached from the primary residence, or contained within an existing residence...

ADU Single Family Checklist

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My Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) don’t allow an accessory dwelling unit, does that override the new California laws?

CC&Rs that either effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the construction or use of an ADU or JADU on a lot zoned for single-family residential use are void and unenforceable. 

If I demo my detached accessory structure that is less than 3 feet from the property line, can I rebuild it as an ADU? What if I just want to add on to it?

No additional setback is required for an ADU if constructed in the same footprint and with the same dimensions (including height) as the existing structure. An expansion of no more than 150 square feet beyond the existing dimensions can be allowed for ingress and egress purposes only. 

What is the maximum number of ADU’s and JADU’s I can add to a multi-family property?

ADUs may either be created through conversion of non-habitable space (e.g. basement, laundry room, or storage areas) within the multi-family structure or by conversion of existing accessory structures or new construction of detached structures. No JADUs are permitted.  Within Existing Main Structure: At least one (1) ADU is allowed up to a maximum of twenty-five...

What is the maximum number of ADU’s and JADU’s I can add to a single family house?

Properties with a Single-family residence may have the following:  One detached ADU (new construction or conversion). One attached ADU (new construction or conversion). One JADU (conversion). A combination of one detached or attached ADU, one JADU, and one conversion ADU.

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