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How long does it take to get a permit?

The time to get a permit issued varies. Some permits can be issued the same day, over the counter and others require that the plans be left for review.

How do I obtain a permit?

Please check our web site http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/building for the appropriate handout and application. If you have any questions, please call (415) 485-3367 and our staff will be able to assist you through the submittal process. There is a flow chart attached to this document for a typical permit process for work done without a permit.

Where are you located?

Our office is in City Hall, third floor, at 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

What projects are covered by amnesty?

Currently this program is for residential homes only including single family, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. Multi-family and apartments over three units and commercial properties are not included in this program at this time.

Will my taxes increase if I permit this work?

The Marin County Tax Assessor generates their property valuations based on their own policy and procedures that include neighborhood reconnaissance and site evaluations of properties. San Rafael does share complaint and permit information with the Assessor to generate site inspections.

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The City of San Rafael observes twelve public holidays each year during which non-essential City offices are closed. The listing below provides details of these closures for the current calendar year. 2025 CITY HOLIDAYS January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day Observed January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday February 17, 2025 President’s Day March...

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Will the new sidewalk be connected to the new Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge?

Yes, this path will connect with the recently completed Grand Avenue bridge. The intent is to improve pedestrian and bicycle access from the Canal neighborhoods to downtown San Rafael.

Will existing parallel street parking along the frontages be affected and/or eliminated?

Some of the parallel parking will be temporarily inaccessible during construction, but there will be no elimination of existing parking spaces along the frontages.

Will this work adversely affect my utility hookups or result in any disruption of services?

No, businesses and resident's utility hookups will not be disrupted during construction.

Will any of the existing infrastructure (e.g. trees, landscaping, retaining walls, light poles, etc.) along the property frontages be altered or eliminated?

If any of the privately-owned infrastructure is within the Francisco Blvd East right-of-way and are in the way of the new sidewalk, they will likely need to be moved onto private property or eliminated. The City will work with property owners where this is necessary to achieve an amicable solution

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