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Meeting Protocol and Tips for Effective Public Hearings What is the Planning Commission? The Planning Commission is composed of seven members, consisting of San Rafael residents who are volunteers and not City officials, appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. (SRMC Chapter 2.16) What are the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission?...

The coming of SMART rail service in 2015 is an opportunity to build on the work that’s been done to create a variety of transportation and housing options, economic stability, and vibrant community gathering places in San Rafael. The City of San Rafael recently received $528,000 grant funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to prepare two...

At the Council meeting of June 4, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 for the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District General Election. The issues presented to the voters at the election were: Election of two (2)...

Many agencies are working together to ensure that the new train works well with our existing transportation network in San Rafael. Below is a table that describes the authority and governing structure of each participating agency. Agency Authority Governing Structure City of San Rafael All actions within City’s right-of-way such as streets and sidewalks, land...

Our new and improved essential facilities make San Rafael a safe place for our emergency personnel and for the community overall. Building from over a decade of community efforts to address San Rafael's aging essential public safety facilities, the Essential Facilities project consists of a total of seven projects, including a new public safety center...

The purpose of the City Council’s Three-Year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2025-2028 is to focus resources on the City’s top priorities, as defined in the annual workplans for each priority focus area and was created for the following purposes:  Prioritization and Re-Prioritization:  Clear direction and commitment from the City Council to support the City’s...

Project Description On December 2, 2024, the San Rafael City Council approved the Northgate Town Square Redevelopment Project for key land entitlements. The project proposes a comprehensive redevelopment of the existing mall into an open-air “main street experience,” surrounded by mixed-use development of retail and up to 1,422 residences. The Project proposes to reduce the...

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo terráqueo de arriba. Q: What is Assembly Bill No. 43 (Traffic Safety)?  A: California Assembly Bill No. 43 (AB 43) provides cities more flexibility when establishing speed limits in business and residence districts. AB 43 allows for reduction of speed limits after considering safety, land uses,...

Recently, the City has experienced an increase in interest in public art projects from the community, with individuals and groups across the City exploring opportunities to develop public art projects. In response to this increase in demand, the City of San Rafael is looking to partner with and support those interested in pursuing public art...

When is a PCN Required? The State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will advise an applicant whether a PCN determination must be obtained from the local agency in order for ABC to issue a license to sell alcohol at the subject location. A PCN determination may be required if the subject census tract contains...

The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities,...

The City of San Rafael (City) solicited proposals for the development of affordable housing on a city [1] owned property located at 519 4th Street. This site is in a prime location, within San Rafael’s vibrant and walkable downtown, two blocks from San Rafael’s Transit Center, and near multiple grocery stores and education facilities. The...

In response to community concerns about noise the San Rafael and Novato City Councils established a Quiet Zone, which means: THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS The train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station or in the event of an emergency. Please talk to your family and neighbors about using...

On April 2nd the City Council selected Canal Map 3B along with it's election rotation for incorporation into the proposed ordinance adopting by-district elections for use at the 2020 elections. The City Council adopted the ordinance at the 6th and final public hearing on April 16th. Draft Maps The following maps were submitted for consideration...

Upcoming Meetings San Rafael General Plan 2040 and the Downtown Precise Plan were both adopted on August 2, 2021.  This page provides archival links to the meetings that occurred during the General Plan Update process, including staff reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and other materials. The General Plan 2040 Steering Committee had its 25th and final...

At the Council meeting on June 6, 2011, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and to include the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District General Election. The issues presented to the voters at the election were: Election of...