In 2010 the City of San Rafael became the first participant in the sustainability recognition program known as the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change. Three years later San Rafael won the first Beacon Award. The League recognized San Rafael’s silver-level accomplishments at the 2013 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo. The city’s...
Building Code Update Changes go into effect for projects submitted after Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4pm. READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION HERE. Our mission is to make San Rafael an exceptional place to live and work. We're dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by: Encouraging Public Engagement: Building enthusiastic partnerships with all...
