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PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT  Per Section 14.18.040 of San Rafael Municipal Code       Downtown Parking District Downtown Outside of District Outside Downtown Affordable Housing / State Density Bonus Parking Standards (includes handicap and guest parking) Studio 1 1 1 (1.5 space if unit over 500 sq. ft.) 1 1 BRM 1...

City of San Rafael Recommended Parking Lot Trees   Botanical Name  Common Name  Crown Diameter  20-30 Ft. Crown Diameter Trees     Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 20' Chitalpa tashkentensis  Chitalpa 20' Lagerstroemia indica x L. faurei clones   Crape Myrtle 20' Malus sp. 'Snowdrift', 'Golden Raindrops'  Crabapple 20'  Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius', 'Thurndercloud'  Cherry Plum or...

Lot Line Adjustments and Lot Consolidations All requests to adjust or consolidate a lot line(s) between or among four (4) or fewer existing, legal and adjacent record lots of land (aka, parcels or lots) shall require the filing of an application with the Department of Community Development. The application shall be filed by the property...

Submittal Requirements for Temporary BannersTo obtain a temporary banner permit the following information must be provided:A completed City of San Rafael Planning Application form.A photograph of the site showing the proposed location of the banner.Three (3) illustrative drawings denoting the banner size (length and width), design, location as it would appear on the building, linear...

When is a Certificate of Compliance Required? A certificate of compliance may be required prior to grant of a construction permit or any other entitlement for development or modification of any lot that was not created through recordation of a valid subdivision map, pursuant to the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and San...

GUARDARIAS DE CUIDADO DE NIÑOS (Cuidado de niños basado en casa)Guardarias de familia para los niños (hogares de cuidado de niños) proporcionara cuidados a los niños en un ambiente doméstico. Un negocio basado en el hogar de cuidado de los niños es alentado por la ciudad de San Rafael, ya que proporciona un servicio necesario...

Introduction  Conceptual Design Review by the San Rafael Design Review Board is required for development subject to major environmental and design review. In addition, a preliminary application review process is available for projects that may propose potentially controversial development.   Conceptual Design Review  Conceptual Design Review involves a public meeting with the DRB. Conceptual Design...

What is a Conditional Use Permit?  The City of San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) contains several zoning districts (i.e., residential, commercial & office, industrial, marine, public/quasi-public, parks/open space, and water) which identify uses that may be permitted, not permitted or conditionally permitted within each district. A Use Permit is a discretionary zoning decision required in...

Current Planning Division The Current Planning Division is responsible for providing information to the general public regarding the land use and zoning regulations that apply to properties within the City, conducting review of proposed land use and development projects to ensure consistency with City Ordinances and General Plan Policies, and making environmental determinations for projects...

Introduction Most of the affordable housing requirements are contained in Section 14.16.030 of the Zoning Ordinance of the San Rafael Municipal Code. The Zoning Ordinance can be viewed on the City’s website at, at the Community Development Department, City Clerk’s Office or at the Main Library. Applicability The requirements apply to all new rental and ownership...

Food & Beverage Carts and Kiosks – Administrative Review An administrative use permit is required to operate a temporary food and beverage cart use on a commercially developed property. Such uses shall be subject to review and recommendation by the Community Development Director and Public Works Director to assure that the site can accommodate the use...

IntroductionThis handout summarizes San Rafael’s zoning regulations and construction requirements on single-family hillside lots. Design review is required for new development or additions made to structures on residential hillside properties, pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 14.12 and Chapter 14.25. Prior to submittal of plans, it is recommended that the applicant visit the planning...

Historic Background San Rafael, being the oldest city in Marin County, has many older buildings that contribute greatly to its character. City regulations protect a number of buildings designated as local landmarks. The City Council adopted a survey of older, architecturally interesting buildings and structures known as the Historical/Architectural Survey which includes 305 sites throughout...