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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...

Variance

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What is a Variance? A Variance is permission to depart from the literal requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Variances provide the discretion and flexibility necessary to resolve practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships resulting from a zoning requirement. Variances may be approved with conditions to ensure compatibility. When the strict interpretation of a zoning regulation, such...

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...

City Hires Alternative Response Team

"... Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City ... . Counseling, support, and intervention for depressed or suicidal individuals. Assisting ..."

Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City entering into a professional services agreement with Petaluma People Services Center for a three-year Alternative Response Program pilot, replacing traditional law enforcement responders to 911 calls involving people in crisis with social workers, mental health counselors, or medical staff. Alternative Response Teams have...

Campaign & Conflict of Interest Disclosures

"... City Council: Maribeth Bushey, Eli Hill, Rachel Kertz, Maika Llorens ... City Manager: Cristine Alilovich ... City Attorney: Robert Epstein ... The City ... . City ..."

Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) To keep things open and transparent, California law requires many public officials and employees to share certain financial information. This helps make sure no one is making decisions that benefit their own finances. In San Rafael, elected officials, designated staff, and planning commissioners are required to fill out a...

Meet your new Police Accountability and Advisory Committee!

"... On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police ... ., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would ... , the City with A Mission. He is willing and committed to bring anything to the table, with consultation ... originate from Mexico and come from the city of Oaxaca ... between our residents, our officers and our council ..."

On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police Accountability and Advisory Committee (PAAC). Their first meeting will be held on December 20th at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would like...

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...

Residential Parking Permit Program Development

"... . The City ... . The City and Dixon will work on developing a program that considers the unique issues of each ... City ... Council ... , the City ..."

Welcome to our webpage dedicated to San Rafael's Residential Parking Permit Program development. This page will serve as your go-to source for updates and background on the project. The City of San Rafael has partnered with Dixon Resources Unlimited, a consulting firm experienced in nationwide parking program development, to create a new parking permit program....

📸 Snapshot: Council meeting highlights, artist business incubator, $2.5 million safety grant — and more!

"... City ... Council ... City ... Council ... this Monday March 17th at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue ..."

Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday March 17th at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:30 PM to discuss recent housing legislation. Closed Session: Begins at 5:30 PM to discuss real property negotiations. Regular Meeting:...

City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)

"... Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24 ... , 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Date and time ... : 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025 ... - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2025-07-24 05:00 pm ... Location: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City Council ..."

Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town...

Art with a Purpose

"... by the San Rafael Public Art Review Board and San Rafael City Council. Local ... the City ..."

Project Overview "Art with a Purpose" is the San Rafael Chamber Leadership Institute’s class of 2024 project that celebrates our community’s core values and our artistic community. The San Rafael Leadership Institute is a nine-month program through the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce that exposes Marin's leaders to a variety of current issues, impactful organizations,...

United Against Hate Week: November 12-18th, 2023

"... The City of San Rafael City Council has ... that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. United Against ... action in their local communities and alter the course of this growing intolerance. The City of San ... Rafael stands with fellow California cities in denouncing rising trends of bias and bullying ... the City Council Proclamation ..."

The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 12 – 18th, 2023 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous...

Snapshot: Pickleweed project kicks off — B Street gets safer — Día de los Muertos festivity

"... Upcoming City Council Meeting ... and Regular City Council meetings ... . Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM: Location: Council Chambers ... Agenda: City Manager ... . Details: City staff ..."

Upcoming City Council Meeting Special and Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for this Monday, October 21. Why it matters: These meetings will address key decisions impacting community development and services, providing community members with an opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Details: Special Meeting at 4:00 PM. Location: Third Floor Conference Room Agenda: Interviews...

Proposed Residential Permit Parking Program: Bret Harte Neighborhood Update

"... under development by the City. Over the past two weeks, the City has received significant feedback ... than in other neighborhoods under consideration in the program, the City has decided not to proceed ... with including it in the program under development. Should the program be approved by the City ... Council for other neighborhoods in East San Rafael, Bret Harte (or its subzones) will have ... the community input is heard and considered. The City Council’s 2023-2025 Goals and Objectives ..."

Proposed Residential Permit Parking Program: Bret Harte Neighborhood Update February 6, 2025 Bret Harte will not be included in the Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program currently under development by the City. Over the past two weeks, the City has received significant feedback from Bret Harte residents regarding their concerns about being included in the proposed...

Man Mihn Phan, Citizen of the Year 2007

"... integration of new immigrants into the Canal neighborhood and the City, founding the Vietnamese American ... on the Pickleweed Park Advisory Board, the Marin County Sheriff Advisory Board and the Canal ... ethic, passion, humor, and dedication to his community. The San Rafael City Council expresses its ..."

Man Mihn Phan has been selected as the recipient of the Citizen of the Year award due to his community involvement. He served in the South Vietnam-Arm, fighting alongside American forces, and spent six years in a communist prison camp after the war. Man and his wife have been residents of San Rafael for over...

Planning Commission - September 24, 2024

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

Date and time: 2024-09-24 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-09-24 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-09-24 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgenda packetPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue,...

Homelessness Update: April 2024

"... by the City of San Rafael and its partner agencies has continued to guide ... the survey, the City, service agencies, and County of Marin have planned an effort to assess 100 ... at the path. The City has also provided additional bathrooms, trash service, and will soon provide ... with the County through its Whole Person Care program.  The County and City will jointly choose ... camping ordinance at the April 15, 2024 City Council meeting. The City’s current camping ordinance ..."

Survey Continues to Inform Program Direction The December 2023 survey of individuals experiencing homelessness conducted by the City of San Rafael and its partner agencies has continued to guide the City’s response to homelessness, as reported in the Marin Independent Journal. Since the survey, the City, service agencies, and County of Marin have planned an...

Update on East San Rafael Residential Permit Parking Program

"... as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative ... to "assess the feasibility and revise the City's current residential parking permit program to address ... year, City staff partnered with Dixon to complete a comprehensive assessment of parking in East San ... , the City has decided not to move forward with the implementation of a pilot RPP program. A detailed ... update will be included in the Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update, which will be presented to the City ..."

We are writing to provide you with an important update regarding the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program that has been under consideration for East San Rafael neighborhoods. The development of the Residential Permit Parking Program was identified as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative to "assess the feasibility...

Draft Refuse Ordinance to Comply with SB 1383

"... Draft SB 1383 Refuse OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING ... AT THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ..."

Matched in attachment: "... . _________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL ... COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AS FOLLOWS: DIVISION 1. ... The City Council may from time-to-time adopt by resolution policies and procedures to implement this ... council. ... CEQA The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality ..."

Draft SB 1383 Refuse OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 9.19 CONCERNING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1383. TO HAVE A FIRST READING AT THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL...

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

"... City ... Council ... a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue ... City Council goals and objectives for fiscal years 2025-2028 ... Library, the Marin County Free Library, and San Rafael City Schools. Through the Student MyCard program ..."

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...

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