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Is a permit required for dredging?

Yes, you may not perform dredging operations in and around a private dock without a valid permit.

How long with the permit be good for?

Once approved, maintenance dredging permits are good for 10 years.

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...

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...

Who will be listed as the applicant on the Umbrella Permits?

The City of San Rafael will be listed as the permitee.

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,...

Debris Boxes and Storage Containers

A Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit is required for all debris boxes and storage containers (i.e. portable on demand storage containers - PODS) placed on the street. Please note that an encroachment permit is not required if the debris box or storage container is placed on private property such as in a driveway and does not...

2020-11-02 Agenda Packet

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Emergency Update: Marin Graduates to Tier 3, Halloween, Power Shutoffs, & More

As of yesterday, Marin County has officially been assigned to Tier 3 (orange status) or “moderate” risk level as part of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The State approved this move due to fewer daily cases, a reduction in the proportion of positive tests among those who are tested, and progress in addressing the County’s lowest-income communities. The County must spend at least 21 days...

City Council - November 2, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-11-02 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - November 2, 2020Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-11-02 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - November 2, 2020Department: City CouncilAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the City of San Rafael will...

Reopening of the City parks!

As of Monday, October 19th all City park bathrooms have been reopened. Bathrooms will be cleaned on a Monday and Friday schedule by Public Works and as needed. Since October 7th, all playgrounds have also been reopened with specific guidelines. A lot of effort has gone into implementing these State guidelines for parks with collaboration and assistance from the Library...

Homeless encampments clean-up

DPW staff have played a huge part in assisting the Police Rangers with clearing homeless encampments in the City. With the new full time and part time Police Rangers in place, DPW maintenance crews are assisting them on almost a weekly basis with encampment cleanups. Both the Parks and Streets Division assist in this and...

San Rafael High School crosswalk construction set to begin!

Construction for the San Rafael High School crosswalk begins Monday October 26! This crosswalk is being installed about 350 feet east of Third Street/Union Street. It will come with a pedestrian hybrid beacon that will be dark unless a pedestrian activates the button to cross. Pedestrians will cross in two phases and this beacon will...

The shift into the Winter Mode Maintenance Schedule

The Streets and Parks Division recently went into their winter zoning schedule. There are 8 maintenance zones in the City which two maintenance staff members are assigned. Using a GIS based app, they go through all the storm water catch basins (and there are many!) and headwalls cleaning out debris such as leaves, trash and...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony

The Parks Division been very busy the last couple weeks. They have been working hard to finish up regular maintenance before most of crew joins with the Streets Dept crew for winter zoning. They have also been busy preparing for a big Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that occurred over the weekend. Volunteers planted 100...

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