New labor compliance requirements (prevailing wage, SB 854, etc.) All contractors/vendors doing business with public agencies throughout the State of California (including County of Marin) must comply with applicable labor compliance requirements including, but not limited to prevailing wages, SB 854, Labor Code Sections 1771.1(a) and 1725.5, Public Works Contractor Registration Program, Electronic Certified Payroll...
This system is a directory of scanned images of property surveys done in the County of Marin, filed with the Department of Public Works, and prepared by licensed surveyors, who are solely responsible for the accuracy of the surveys. The surveys were generally done to identify the corners of parcels within the county. Images are...
If a complaint is about an ADA Title I or California Fair Employment and Housing Act employment violation, the DAC will consult with the County of Marin’s Human Resources Department and will formally acknowledge receipt of the complaint. The County of Marin’s Personnel Management Regulation 21.governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination.
If a complaint is about a Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act or California Government Code Section 11135-11139.7 regarding the accessibility of electronic information or technology, the DAC will forward the complaint within seven (7) calendar days to the County of Marin’s Digital Access Manager for investigation and will formally acknowledge receipt of the complaint...
If the complaint is about a County-owned or County leased building or facility, the DAC will investigate and will formally acknowledge receipt of the complaint to the complainant.
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 flood information about incorporated towns or cities, please contact the specific community directly. The Association of State Flood Plain Managers (ASFPM) has a powerful tool to help property owners understand their flood risk and...
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...
