Attention Customers: Change to Resale Refund Policy. All reports applied for after 6/30/2023 will no longer be eligible for refunds. Since the 1970’s, the City of San Rafael has been administering and enforcing a residential building resale (RBR) inspection program. The RBR program requires that prior to the sale or exchange of any residential...
The simple answer is not to put anything down the drain or in the toilet that could cause problems. This includes: fats, oils and grease, medications, wipes and hazardous liquids. Fats, oils and grease clog sewer lines, and medications and hazardous liquids pose challenges for the sewage treatment process. Also, never connect any storm drain...
Yes. During wet weather, stormwater enters through cracks and breaks, allowing massive amounts of stormwater to enter the public sewer system, causing additional spills and overloading the wastewater treatment process. The result increases the threat to public health, requires costly upgrades to the public system, and has, at times, contaminated San Francisco Bay and its...
As private laterals age, just as sewer mains do, they can develop leaks, become clogged by fats, oils and grease, and become cracked by roots. This situation leads to sewage spills and overflows, threatening public health and the environment. Defective sewer laterals affect us all.
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.
For information related to Overgrown Vegetation in Public Right of Way, contact Public Works at (415) 485-3355. Public Works: 415.485.3355 /contact-public-works/
To apply for a Use Permit, complete an application package and submit it to the Planning Division during counter hours. The application package should include: The General Application Form filled out and signed by both the property owner and applicant. A written description of the business and how it will operate. (i.e.: Hours of operation, number of...
Alphabetical List of Forms, Applications and Handouts Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit FAQs Application Form (For all Planning Applications) Application Submittal Requirements UPDATED 11/18/2024 Awning Handout Banner Permit Handout Certificate of Compliance Handout Conceptual Design Review Permit & Pre-Application Handout Conditional Use Permit Handout Current Planning Division Handout for Homeowners Density Bonus &...
