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Homeowners Associations (HOAs) - Wildfire Evaluations and Resources

"... City ... Council ... in the City of San Rafael are required ... . The City of San Rafael can provide assistance in meeting ..."

Your safety is our priority, passion, and mission - but we need your help! Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community, the San Rafael City Council has adopted new vegetation standards. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation...

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Planning and CEQA Services

"... City ... The City ... familiarize themselves with and apply the San Rafael Municipal Code under the guidance of City Staff ... by Council ... Rafael City Council ..."

Request for Qualifications City of San Rafael On-Call Planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services RFQ ISSUED: MAY 27, 2025 The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Land Use Entitlement Processing; and California...

New Board, Commission and Committee Appointments

"... , the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission ... thoughtful consideration, the City Council ... play an important role in advising the City Council and ensuring ..."

Bringing community voices into action to better serve San Rafael. In October, the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission, Planning Commission, and the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee. We were excited to receive 31 applications for 9 open seats. While some applicants withdrew or did not respond to confirm their...

Downtown Library Renovation

"... as complete and the Notice of Completion was authorized to be filed at the August 18, 202 City Council ..."

About Project Goals Modernization of the interior library spaces, updated HVAC, ADA improvements, and upgrades to the plumbing and electrical to meet code. Enhance the library with new interior features while preserving historical aspects of the Carnegie library. Overview The San Rafael Downtown Public Library was first opened on January 9, 1909. The original library...

Station Area Plans Documents

"... City Council Resolution (2004 ... by City of San Rafael (2010 ... -Friendly Neighborhoods - compiled by City of San Rafael (2010) Downtown ..."

General Information General Plan 2020 EIR Draft EIR (2004) Response to Comments Part One (2004) Response to Comments Part Two (2004) Response to Comments Part Three (2004) EIR City Council Resolution (2004) Metropolitan Transportation Commission Grant Metropolitan Transportation Commission Resolution 3434 Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Environmental Impact Reports San Rafael General Plan 2020 San...

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee

"... knowledge and City culture. One (1) Park and Recreation Commissioner One (1 ... Space) One (1) SRCS District Representative One (1) Marin County Parks ... to a successful conclusion. Provide recommendations as requested by City staff. Providing ... recommendations to the City Council and/or commissions is important to assure they receive guidance prior ..."

The 15-person Steering Committee is instrumental in guiding the project team regarding engaging the community and reviewing content before releasing the Master Plan to a broader audience. The project team will meet with this group 5-7 times throughout the process. Each meeting will focus on presenting the project team’s research, exploring the City’s history of...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Hearing will be held on October 29th

"... and make a recommendation to the City Council about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental ... : City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 CEQA ... will consider the EIR during the public hearing and will consider whether to recommend that the City ... a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding certification of the Final Environmental Impact ... the public hearing, deliberate on the project and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding ..."

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION On October 29, 2024, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate...

Seeking Community Input: San Rafael Police Advisory and Accountability Committee

"... – The City Council of San Rafael ... Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June ... 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals ... to the City Council. The City aims to create an inclusive, public forum for community members to share ... act as a sounding board for the City Council, City Manager, and the Police Department regarding ..."

SAN RAFAEL – The City Council of San Rafael is seeking public input on topics and areas of focus for the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals and...

Homeward Bound

"... , 2021, the building permit was issued. On April 6, 2020, the City Council has approved ..."

190 MILL STREET - HOMEWARD BOUND Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing Address: 190 Mill Street Project No: GPA19-001/ZC19-001/UP19-014 Applicant: Homeward Bound https://hbofm.org/homeward-bound-proposes-housing-and-shelter-complex/ Contact: Pat Cousens Project Planner: Ali Giudice, Principal Planner (415) 485-3092 Alicia.giudice@cityofsanrafael.org Project Description (haz clic aqui para información en Español) This project is a request by Homeward Bound for a General...

Sister City - Falkirk, Scotland

"... life in San Rafael and one of the drafters of the City Charter, Dollar donated much of the city’s ... , granddaughter of Robert Dollar, suggesting that San Rafael establish Sister City ties with Falkirk ... lived on the San Rafael estate he called Falkirk which is now one of the City's unique and special ... , expressed their excitement to have Falkirk, Scotland become a Sister City to San Rafael. Mrs. Marianne ... Christofsen, representing the St. Andrews Society, spoke to the City Council on the emphasis ..."

Captain Dollar was born in 1844 in Falkirk, Scotland and became very wealthy, first through the timber industry and later in the shipping business. He founded the Dollar Steamship Company, established trade with the Orient, and began the first regularly scheduled round-the-world passenger/freight line. Captain Dollar is often credited with founding the Merchant Marine. An...

Protecting Against Wildfire

"... City ... Council ... in the City ... . The City ..."

Design Guidelines and Area Plans

"... ] The city ... Design” Guidelines for Downtown- City Council Meeting Presentation, February 5, 2017 ... City of San ..."

The city has adopted general Residential and Non Residential Design Guidelines to assist design professionals and homeowners in planning out projects. In addition to these guidelines, we also offer additional tools for people designing projects in areas that have more standards to meet based on either the overlay zoning district (Hillside, canalfront), the use (Promenade Plan, Station...

Planning Commission - December 9, 2025

"... In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San ... . AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San ... Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ..."

Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - June 10, 2025Department: Planning Commission - June 10, 2025Agenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-12-09 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-12-09 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below...

Rezoning or General Plan Amendments

"... that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning ... of the Planning Commission and adoption of an ordinance by the City Council. Typically, zoning ... also be required for requests to annex property into the City limit (required for development ... of properties within the City urban services boundary). General Plan Amendments The City of San Rafael may ... amend its General Plan four times per year. An applicant may apply to amend the City General Plan ..."

Zoning Amendments An applicant may initiate rezoning for a property to another district that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning amendments are a legislative action that requires a favorable recommendation by a super-majority of the Planning Commission and adoption of...

Homelessness and Housing: August 2023 Updates

"... City Camping Ordinance Update ... 17th, City Council adopted ... experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area ... . City Council approves funding ... 17th, the City Council approved $1.45 million ..."

City Camping Ordinance Update On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...

📸 Snapshot: Council meeting highlights, SRPD immigration policies, Wildfire safety talks— and more!

"... City ... Council Meeting Highlights ... will hold a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue ... City Council goals and objectives for fiscal years ... to a partnership between the San Rafael Public Library, the Marin County Free Library, and San Rafael City ..."

Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights On Monday March 3rd, the City of San Rafael will hold a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 3:00 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room. Workshop to review and draft City Council goals and objectives for fiscal...

Temporary Uses

"... business improvement district, or events that have received street closure approval from the City ... Council are exempt from the temporary use permit requirement. What are Typical Requirements ... and egress, and loading shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer ... be submitted to the City Finance Department to assure that any temporary facilities are removed from ... . A certificate of insurance shall be furnished to the City showing coverage for bodily injury ..."

What is a Temporary Use Permit? A temporary use permit allows activities of a short term, generally one (1) year or less, pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code Section 14.17.130. These most commonly consist of special events such as a fair, festival or concert, outdoor seasonal sales such as a Christmas tree lot or pumpkin...

Source of Income Protection

"... to the change in state law in 2020, the City of San Rafael adopted its own Source of Income ... Protection. The City of San Rafael’s Source of Income Ordinance went into effect on January 17, 2019 ... County Board of Supervisors that between January 1, 2014 and August 31, 2016 a total of 2,194 ... by the examples below from San Rafael specifically. The City of San Rafael’s Source of Income ... Ordinance went into effect on January 17, 2019. The City Council discussed this policy ..."

This protection prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants because they use housing vouchers or other forms of government assistance. State Law (SB 329) State law prohibits housing discrimination based on a person’s source of income (California Government Code Section 12921). SB 329 (the Housing Opportunities Act of 2019) became a California State law on January...

Planning Commission - November 12, 2024 (Cancelled)

"... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth ..."

Date and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-11-12 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 P.M. AGENDA...

Protecting Your Home From Wildfire

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Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community the San Rafael City Council adopted new vegetation standards as part of our Wildfire Protection Action Plan. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation standards now apply to all structures and...

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