Storm Related Road Closures for Unincorporated Marin County: Fairfax-Bolinas Road from Azalea Hill to Highway 1 in West Marin is closed due to debris on the roadway.
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If a complaint is about inaccessibility to a privately owned building or facility, the DAC will forward the complaint within seven (7) calendar days to the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) Building and Safety Division for investigation and will formally acknowledge receipt of the complaint to the complainant. The CDA also has a formal...
The Chief Building Official will deliver a notice to the Public Works Director immediately upon making a decision on an unreasonable hardship exception request which involves legal or physical constraints. The Board of Supervisors will deliver a notice to the Public Works of a decision ratifying or rejecting the granting or denial of an unreasonable...
About The County is working to replace/rehabilitate five bridges in various parts of Marin County. The work includes federal Highway Bridge Program Funds, which are administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Program. These federal grant funds will be used to conduct environmental studies, perform public outreach, secure permits, perform right-of-way services,...
State resources The County of Marin administers the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance program in unincorporated areas of Marin County. For information on flood insurance within the limits of any Marin Communities, please contact them directly. The Association of State Flood Plain Managers (ASFPM) has a powerful tool to help property owners understand their...
For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Federal and state funds allocated to spur flood mitigation project into next phase Thanks to newly identified funding, a crucial Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District project in the Santa Venetia neighborhood will soon move forward. The $6 million flood mitigation project will improve the levee system along...
Below you will find a listing of commonly asked questions and their answers. If you don't find your question listed, Marin County can provide one-on-one flood information at the Permit Counter located in the Marin County Civic Center, Room 308. There are Land Development Engineers available to answer questions about flood maps, flood zones, base...
If your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) you must build your home so that the finished flood elevation is at least one (1) foot above the FEMA Base Flood Elevation (BFE). FEMA updates their maps and BFE regularly so it can be assumed that the BFE for your structure will change...
It depends on the reason for the change in the flood zone. If a property owner thinks their property has been inadvertently mapped in a Special Flood Hazard Area or is now out of the flood zone due to elevating the structure or another reason, they may submit a request to FEMA for a Letter...
The Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) is defined by FEMA as the area that will be inundated by the flood event having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (sometimes called the “100-year” flood). Flood-hazard maps or flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) have been created by FEMA to show the...
Elevation Certificates can only be completed by a licensed land surveyor, engineer, or architect who is licensed by the State to perform such functions. Copies of completed elevation certificates that have been submitted to the County are available at the Land Development office in Room 308 at the Marin County Civic Center. To find a...
You can contact the Land Development Division of the Department of Public Works for FEMA flood zone information. They can be reached by phone at (415) 473-3755, by email to the Department of Public Works Land Development Engineer, or in person in Room 308 at the Marin County Civic Center.
Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. It is important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself by visiting Floodsmart.gov.
Anywhere it rains, it can flood. A flood is a general and temporary condition where two or more acres of normally dry land or two or more properties are inundated by water or mudflow. Many conditions can result in a flood: hurricanes , overtopped levees, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall. Just because...
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flooding can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or larger, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days and weeks. But other kinds of flooding known as...
Message 1: Don’t dump in the storm drains; they drain to the bay. Learn how to protect our bay. Visit the MCSTOPPP website. Message 2: Use appropriate erosion and sediment control measures and keep them in good working order. Learn about Marin County’s erosion and sediment control program. Visit the MCSTOPPP website for information.
Message 1: Get a permit before you build. Visit the Public Permit Counter Office at the Marin County Civic Center, Room 308. For online information, visit the Community Development Agency Planning Applications and Permits website. Message 2: Know the substantial damage rules. For substantially damaged guidelines see NFIP Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage: Requirements and Definitions. Message 3: Know the...
