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Free Toxic Away Day in West Marin

Sponsored by Zero Waste Marin and the City of San Rafael Fire Department Zero Waste Marin coordinates with the San Rafael Fire Department on Toxic Away Day events, making it easier for residents of West Marin to dispose of used accumulated toxic materials closer to home. The next event is on Saturday, May 14th,...

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Revised Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Lighting Moves Forward

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Dimmer light fixtures and decorative poles planned due to community feedback The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is in the process of revising the street lighting along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between the Town of Ross and Highway 101. The lighting update project would address the...

Backup Power Capability Added to County Facility

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Upgrades at San Rafael building part of ongoing disaster preparedness effort To help prepare for disasters and emergencies, the County of Marin has prioritized the need to develop resilient essential services facilities for the community. For the past couple years, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW)...

Lane Reduction Detail - Bike Lane at Bayview Drive

March 30 2022 PSPR community meeting presentation slides

Cross Section Diagrams

Point San Pedro Road layout diagram March 2022

Point San Pedro Road Modifications to be Tested

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Public meeting set to provide details on pilot project for adjusted lane layout In April, a section of Point San Pedro Road in eastern San Rafael will be restriped during a pilot project to evaluate an alternative lane layout between Loch Lomond and Peacock Gap. The...

120 North Redwood Heat Pump Replacements

This is a completed project. You are in the Archived Projects section of the website. Active projects can be found on the Projects webpage. Description Overview Replacement of eight deteriorated heat pump units at 120 North Redwood will correct issues with the heating and cooling of the building. The work is part of a larger...

120 North Redwood Repairs

This is a completed project. You are in the Archived Projects section of the website. Active projects can be found on the Projects webpage. Description Overview The project includes repairs to the breezeway and siding at 120 N. Redwood. The project will replace damaged safety rails on the building, repair water intrusion damage and replace broken...

Encroachment permits

About The County of Marin Department of Public Works – Land Development Division issues encroachment permits in unincorporated areas of Marin according to Marin County Code §13.12 and the State of California’s Streets & Highways Code (SHC). The SHC confers authority for County roads to the County of Marin Department of Public Works and specifically...

Eminent Domain Hearing Canceled for Levee Project

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Flood Control District is pausing Santa Venetia project to evaluate cost increase The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has canceled its March 15 District Board of Supervisors meeting at which the use of eminent domain would have been considered as part of upgrading the levee...

Grading Permit

About The County of Marin Department of Public Works – Land Development Division issues grading permits in the unincorporated areas of Marin according to Marin County Code §23.08 Excavation, Grading and Filling. Grading means any excavation, stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling, or any combination of these activities, which alters land or vegetation. Common examples of grading...

Grading without a permit

The start of any grading work, including preparatory site clearing or soil disturbance, prior to the issuance of a grading permit is a violation of MCC §23.08 and may subject the property owner to fines MCC §23.08.130. Property owners are encouraged to contact Land Development to clarify requirements.

Fees

The grading permit application fee is $550.00 and is non-refundable. Additional fees, including plan review, field inspection and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will be determined after review of the proposed grading project.

Application for permit

A grading permit application may be submitted by the property owner or an authorized agent of the property owner and must include the following items to be deemed complete: Three sets of plans and specifications prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of California that show the following: A vicinity sketch or other data...

Exemptions

Code MCC 23.08.030 Grading necessary for agricultural operations do not require a grading permit unless the grading will create a cut or fill that could endanger a structure, public road or result in the obstruction of a watercourse or drainage conduit (MCC §23.08.030). Grading within a creek is subject to an approved grading plan required...

County to Support Statewide Food Waste Mandate

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Unincorporated Marin ordinance will adhere to California’s Senate Bill 1383 The County of Marin plans to set a target for diverting 75% of organic waste from landfills and saving 20% of edible food for human consumption by 2025, in line with a new state law. The...