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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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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...

How will traffic be impacted during construction?

Construction hours and temporary lane closures times are still be accessed. However both day and night work are anticipated.

What improvements will be done at the parking lot adjacent to Walgreens at Lindaro Street and Lootens Place?

The Safety Project will convert the driveway on Third Street to Exit Only southbound to help improve safety for pedestrians and remove the backup from cars turning right into a narrow driveway.

Will the left turn pocket on Third Street going onto Lindaro be removed?

No. The Safety Project will narrow vehicle lane widths on Third Street to maintain the existing left turn pocket from westbound Third Street onto southbound Lindaro Street, while still reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians.

Will the new bike facility extend to the West End?

The city has created an interim plan to extend the bicycle facility.

Will existing parallel on-street parking along the south side of 2nd Street be affected and/or eliminated?

The city has worked with residents along Second Street and the bicycle community to revise the original concept plan to utilize the entire right-of-way and reduce widths to provide parking. There will still be a net loss of 1-4 stalls between West Street and Shaver Street.

Construction Standards

Pavement and trench restoration standards for projects in the Right-of-Way (ROW) are detailed in the City of San Rafael Pavement Restoration Matrix. The City of San Rafael follows the Marin County Uniform Construction Standards of all cities/towns and County of Marin drawings referenced in this manual must be followed unless other wise noted by the...

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