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The General Plan serves as the blueprint for the community's future growth and development. It addresses issues of importance to the community, sets forth policies for conservation and development, and outlines specific programs or actions for implementing these policies. The general plan must address certain issues, which are directly related to and influence land use...

The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that you can now find your property’s zoning designation online. If you are looking for the zoning designation for your property and what it means, you can check your zoning at your leisure, 24 hours a day. Click image below to get started using the San...

Note: All Planning applications use the same application form. Fences Fences and walls located in the front and street side yard may be up to 4 feet in height provided they do not obstruct vehicle sight distance at driveways or intersections per §14.16.295. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 7 feet without a...

What is a Use Permit? The City of San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) contains several zoning districts which identify uses that may be permitted,  are not permitted or are conditionally permitted within each district. A Use Permit is required in order to establish a  “conditionally permitted” land use. There are a few steps we’ll need to...

The city has adopted general Residential and Non Residential Design Guidelines to assist design professionals and homeowners in planning out projects. In addition to these guidelines, we also offer additional tools for people designing projects in areas that have more standards to meet based on either the overlay zoning district (Hillside, canalfront), the use (Promenade Plan, Station...

To apply for a Design Review 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  Site Plan* with setbacks clearly labeled Floor Plan* Elevations* Lot Coverage Calculations* *Provide existing and...

What is an Environmental and Design Review Permit?The City of San Rafael requires design review of new development projects and exterior building modifications to ensure that the project will maintain a proper balance between existing developments, the natural environment, contribute to the attractiveness of the City, and promote design creativity. What type of projects are...

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Burning of wood is a significant source of fine particulate pollution. Scientific studies indicate that where particular pollution levels are high, respiratory illness and death rates increase. The lifetime cancer risk from wood stove emissions may be 12 times greater than exposure to an equal amount of cigarette smoke. Wood smoke is released both into...