The goal of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael; to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects; and to support the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Meetings First Wednesday, every other month, even...
The Board of Library Trustees is an advisory board that meets monthly with responsibility to provide support to library administration, work to support the process for a new library, serve as advocates for the Library to the City Council, and help increase the visibility of the Library in the community. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each...
The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides valuable input in determining disability policy for the City of San Rafael. The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides input, advises the City on matters relating to people with disabilities, and is a primary public networking resource between persons with disabilities, disability service agencies, representatives from government agencies, and others....
190 MILL STREET - HOMEWARD BOUND Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing Address: 190 Mill Street Project No: GPA19-001/ZC19-001/UP19-014 Applicant: Homeward Bound https://hbofm.org/homeward-bound-proposes-housing-and-shelter-complex/ Contact: Pat Cousens Project Planner: Ali Giudice, Principal Planner (415) 485-3092 Alicia.giudice@cityofsanrafael.org Project Description (haz clic aqui para información en Español) This project is a request by Homeward Bound for a General...
HOMEWARD BOUND Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing 190 MILL STREET Address: 190 Mill Street Project No: GPA19-001/ZC19-001/UP19-014 Applicant: Homeward Bound https://hbofm.org/homeward-bound-proposes-housing-and-shelter-complex/ Contact: Pat Cousens Project Planner: Ali Giudice, Senior Planner (415) 485-3092 Alicia.giudice@cityofsanrafael.org Proyecto Propuesto Este proyecto incluye una solicitud de Homeward Bound para una Enmienda del Plan General, Enmienda de Zonificación y Permiso de...
Short-term Rentals on properties in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) must show proof of a vegetation inspection as part of their registration. For 2020, property owners will be able to conduct a self-certified vegetation inspection, by completed a Vegetation Inspection Checklist and submitting photos of the front, back, and sides of the property. It is important...
To file a complaint regarding a Short-Term Rental in San Rafael: Call our 24/7 Complaint Hotline at: (415) 521-3556 Submit a compliant online: Short-Term Rental Complaint Online Form For other questions, please contact Hector Carlos at Hector.Carlos@cityofsanrafael.org or at 415.458.5337.
Any hosts who have received three or more upheld citation violations of the program rules in a two year period, they will immediately lose the short-term rental registration.
Yes, the City requires hosts collect and remit Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for all short-term rentals. TOT is 12% (10% City, 2% for MCBIDTA). Airbnb will directly remit the taxes to the city. All other rental site (i.e. VRBO or Turn key ) you will have to remit the tax payment yourself. There is a...
Yes, Short-term Rentals are allowed on properties 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:...
Yes, one designated off-street parking space must be provided for every four guests. For properties with multiple residential units used as short-term rentals, each rental listing must have its own designated off-street parking.
The City allows two individuals per bedroom plus two additional individuals if the rental provides additional living space. For instance, a studio could accommodate two individuals and a one-bedroom apartment could accommodate four individuals. The City also requires that rentals provide enough off-street parking to meet the number who can stay in the short-term rental. ...
To prove your Short-Term Rental is your "Primary Residence," you must provide three of the following five documents when you register: Motor vehicle registration; Driver's license; Voter registration; Tax documents showing the Residential Unit as the Permanent Resident's residence for the purposes of a home owner's tax exemption; A utility bill.
Yes, only the "Permanent Resident" can offer their home as a short-term rental and the home must be their "Primary Residence" A "Primary Resident" is a person who occupies a Residential Unit for at least 60 consecutive days with intent to establish that unit as his or her primary residence. A Permanent Resident may be...
The City allows for Accessory Structures (ex. Accessory Dwelling Units, Junior Dwelling Units, and Accessory Structures less than 120 square feet) to be used as Short-Term Rentals. These units must still meet the primary residency requirements. However, You cannot offer an entire single home or residential unit and the accessory structure at the same time....
