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Who is responsible for sidewalk repair and maintenance in San Rafael? Per City of San Rafael Municipal Code Section 11.60, property owners in San Rafael are responsible for maintenance and repair of public sidewalks adjacent to their property. The City ordinance was adopted in October 2017, in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section...

Chronic Alcohol Use with Justice System Involvement Report

Homeless Point in Time Census Survey

Homelessness Documents

January 2022 “Point-In-Time Count,” a study of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in San Rafael and Marin County Monthly statistics on individuals moving from homelessness to housing and shelter New housing resources for individuals and families in Marin County

What is a business license?

A business license is a tax for doing business. The San Rafael Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license to conduct business within the city limits of San Rafael, even if your physical office is located outside city limits. A business license is not a permit. It is not evidence that the holder is...

San Rafael launches public test of future city website

San Rafael (Calif.), the largest city in Marin County, has released a public test version of its future website as part of an effort to increase civic engagement prior to an official launch in December 2016. “We’re excited about this fresh new digital face of the City,” said Mayor Gary Phillips. “We look forward to...

Done/Doing (#9)

Here's an update of what we've done and what we're doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Added more layers to the map with helpful descriptions. Drafted department descriptors. Created FAQs for business licenses & parking. Audited all the broken links. Incorporated feedback from department directors. Added under construction symbols to areas of the...

Volunteer Spotlight: Reverend Jan Heglund

Describe your volunteer activity with San Rafael? Reverend Jan is a volunteer in the San Rafael Police Chaplain Program. Before being ordained as an Episcopalian priest in 1994 she raised four children and worked at San Rafael High School for 20 years as the Secretary to the Vice Principals of Discipline. As a San Rafael...