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SAFE (Specialized Assistance for Everyone)

"... address minor medical complaints that do not require emergency room care. Left untreated, some ... . How Does It Work? Calls for service involving mental health ... is needed. The SAFE Team does not provide emergency medical care or perform involuntary mental health ..."

The City of San Rafael has partnered with Petaluma People Services Center to start a mobile mental health crisis response team. This team, referred to as "SAFE" (Specialized Assistance For Everyone), went into service on March 29th, 2023. The SAFE team is modeled after the CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) program in...

Conditional Use Permit

"... Municipal Code (SRMC) contains several zoning districts (i.e., residential, commercial & office ... is a discretionary zoning decision required in order for a “conditionally permitted” land use ... to verify conformance with prescribed zoning standards; such as parking requirements, floor area ... condition or characteristic of the use. The City of San Rafael Zoning Ordinance can ... and Chapter 14.22-Use Permit How do I apply for a Use Permit? A General Application ..."

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...

Board & Commission Guide

"... do they meet? You can find this information ... , and you are welcome to submit a resume as well. Remember, the submission of your application does ... in, you need to begin to prepare for an interview. While your application to serve on a board does ... in charge of the board to have any questions answered. Another great way to prepare is to attend one ... , and there may be additional things you need to do as a board member or commissioner, such as filing ..."

We hope that this information will serve as a guide for those who may be interested in serving on a board, commission & committee (BCC) in the City of San Rafael. Once you have determined which BCC you're interested in, you can submit an application online and we monitor applications year around. Interviews will be...

Junior Second Unit

"... 14.16.286 of the Zoning Code. A Junior Second Unit may be proposed as an alternative to (in lieu ... facilities or shared facilities with the main residence. A Junior Second Unit does not need ... lock. A Junior Second Unit does not require additional parking. However, a Junior Second ... : Density/Size Limitation - A maximum of one Junior Second unit shall ... which do not exceed 6 feet in length. Off-Street Parking - The main ..."

What is a Junior Second Unit? Junior Second Unit means an additional, independent living unit which is created through the conversion of an existing bedroom within an existing single-family residential dwelling as part of the single-family use, and subject to defined standards in Section 14.16.286 of the Zoning Code. A Junior Second Unit may be...

How can I ensure the timely processing of my business license application or renewal?

"... There are a few things to be sure to do so we can process your ... Division to get their zoning approval ahead of time ..."

There are a few things to be sure to do so we can process your business license in a timely fashion: Register online and promptly respond to any follow-up emails and additional requests. If your business is located within city limits, Contact the Planning Division to get their zoning approval ahead of time. Pay the...

Employment & Homelessness - Pt 3

"... to $30,000 in an emergency fund before I do anything else with my savings. The purpose of this fund ... States should have at least $15,000 saved, how many people actually do? Let's ask an even simpler ... to surveying done by GoBankingRates.com ... , there are millions of Americans who genuinely cannot find jobs, and even when they do, wages ... , and they will do everything they possibly can ..."

As we've seen, over the last 20 years a huge number of Americans have stopped participating in the labor force. We've also seen that for the average worker, wage growth has stagnated for over 40 years. The final piece to the puzzle of how employment affects homelessness is the way these trends impact personal savings/wealth....

How do I contact the City Council?

"... on the nature of your email, the City Council will do one of the following: If your email contains ..."

There are a couple ways to contact your City Council. You can email all of them at once, by using an online Contact Form that sends the message to all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, or you can email or call them individually. Depending on the nature of your email, the City Council will...

How do I register my new business?

"... to make sure your business location is zoned properly for the business you want to do. Once ..."

If you would like to register your new business, you should first check with our Planning Division to make sure your business location is zoned properly for the business you want to do. Once a location has been secured you will need to complete a Business License Application online, within 45 days of operation.

We already have a library and community center downtown, why do we need to build a new one?

The City continually looks for ways to improve residents’ quality of life and expand services. Recently, the City conducted studies that highlighted deficiencies in size and infrastructure of the current library facilities. While the Carnegie is a beloved facility, options for developing the site to support modern library services that meet the needs of our...

California "Daylighting" Law

"... doing ... zones and improve visibility for pedestrians. "No Parking from Here to Corner ... " Signs: Installing clear signage in areas near crosswalks to mark no-parking zones, providing ... a consistent visual reminder for drivers. Designated Loading Zones or Short-Term ... Parking: Repurposing daylighted parking spaces for short-term uses, such as loading zones ..."

Due to a new statewide "Daylighting Law" (Assembly Bill 413), it is now illegal in California to park within 20 feet of the approach of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, even if the approach does not have any red curbs painted. The law aims to improve safety by creating more visibility at intersections. This aligns...

How does the Supreme Court Grant's Pass ruling affect San Rafael's ability to start moving campers?

"... decision does not provide the City with any immediate relief. The City anticipates ... (SRMC 19.50). However, the City still faces legal risk in doing so, and unfortunately ..."

The City’s ability to enforce its current camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Anderson Drive) is limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which is based on claims brought under the “state-created-danger” doctrine via the Fourteenth Amendment and under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Grant’s Pass decision reversed the Ninth Circuit...

Volunteer Spotlight: Tamra Peters

"... others because it’s done with a team of 5 or more households. Each household goes on a low-carbon ... already done a lot. For more information or to sign up for a team go to www.resilientneighborhoods.org ... ways, I lost count! What do you enjoy most about your volunteer work? I enjoy working ... with the teams of people who do the program. I love to see them shift their understanding from feeling ... , encouraging them to do the program too. What accomplishment are you most proud of as a volunteer ..."

Describe your volunteer activity with San Rafael? I created the Resilient Neighborhoods Program in 2011 and have been running it since as a full-time volunteer. Resilient Neighborhoods is a Marin program that works to bring residents together to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, prepare for emergencies, and make their communities safer and stronger. The program...

City Attorney Comments City Council Meeting 9.19.2022

"... and outs of the process. I will do my best with limited time tonight. In addition to what I am saying ... it, you asked? What has the City Attorney and everyone else at City Hall been doing about it until now ... truthful, honest, and accurate in everything they do, including, in particular, in writing ... investigator, or really anyone who doesn't do these kind of investigations all the time ... . At this moment in history, the only kind of person whom I can rely upon to do it correctly in a way that I can ..."

CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 9/19/2022 Good evening, I am Rob Epstein. I am the city attorney of San Rafael. By having an elected city attorney, our City is different from all the other cities and towns in Marin as well as the County, all of whom appoint their legal counsel. For the past two weeks, I...

Special considerations

"... transportation may be in short supply. Can you count on a loved one or neighbor to help evacuate you ... network, the faster those resources can get to everyone who needs them. Do you have ..."

Will you need extra welfare checks, or a place to stay during power outages, heat waves, and so on? Discuss your plan with family or friends and neighbors who can assist you in your area of need. Will you need transportation assistance in an evacuation? Accessible public transportation may be in short supply. Can you...

Temporary Banner Permit

"... -tenant buildings, any proposed lighting of the banner, and method of banner attachment. Drawings do ... of the permit.Banner sign permit fee.Review CriteriaOne banner ... with two street frontages are allowed two banners under one permit, provided that both banners have ... permits shall be permissible provided that the banner does not change, the extension request ... (i.e., banners on awnings) provided that they do not project to within two feet of the curbline ..."

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...

Slip Lane Pilot FAQs

"... to many residents, vehicles do not make a complete stop at the northmost stop sign and quickly turn right ... on Montecillo, then again turning right on Bamboo Terrace. When the driver does not take the time ... is generally defined as a short, one-way lane that allows a vehicle to turn onto a cross street ... . When does the City plan to make these improvements? Why can't the City stripe the crosswalks now ... of larger CIP projects that are used to upgrade curb ramps, replace city-owned sidewalks, and do minor ..."

What is happening at Montecillo Road and Manual T. Freitas Parkway (Freitas)? The City received requests to close the slip lane on the north side of Freitas Parkway at Montecillo and Bamboo Terrace. According to many residents, vehicles do not make a complete stop at the northmost stop sign and quickly turn right on Montecillo,...

How are speed limits set?

"... The following speed limits are established by State law and do ... 25 MPH in school zones when children ..."

The following speed limits are established by State law and do not need to be posted in order to be enforced: 25 MPH speed limit in business and residential districts 25 MPH in school zones when children are present 15 MPH speed limit in alleys; at intersections and railroad crossings where visibility is limited and...

What is the next step in the process for the project?

"... and if they do, if and how they want propose the revise the plans ... At this point, we will not update this site, until we receive a formal application, or indication that one will be filed. ..."

The Conceptual Review and Pre Application process have been completed and comments from city staff, the Design Review Board and Planning Commission and the public being forwarded to the applicant. So, there is no further action on the part of the city, unless we receive a formal application. At this point, the decision to pursue...

Single Family Zoning Additional Regulations

"... Zoning ... side yard fences and walls may be up to 4 feet in height provided they do not obstruct vehicle sight ... a.m. Nonconforming Structures (§14.16.270C) Buildings which do not comply ... with current zoning regulations are considered nonconforming structures. A legally-built ... by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Ordinance contains design requirements, which minimize the impact ..."

What Are Some Additional Single-Family Zoning Regulations? Abandoned Vehicles (Chapter 11.38) Vehicles parked on public street right-of-way for longer than 72 hours are considered abandoned and may be subject to tow by Police/Traffic. Accessory Structures (§14.16.020) The following setbacks appy to structures detached from the main residence, such as carports, sheds, pool houses: Front and...

Get to Know: Lynn Murphy

"... , the person in need of help does not realize that they need help. If they don’t want to access the help ... that we offer, sometimes there’s not a lot that we can do. What do you ... great things have happened. When someone gets off the street and gets on medication and is doing ... simply want to update Lynn on what they have been doing, as well as anything noteworthy in their lives ... in with Donnie at the St. Vincent’s Dining Room in downtown San Rafael.[/caption ..."

If the City of San Rafael has a secret weapon in our mission to end homelessness, it’s Lynn Murphy. I recently had the chance to spend a morning in downtown San Rafael with Lynn, and she was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. What is your position with the City of San...

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