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How do I obtain an elevation certificate?

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...

How do I find out if I am in a flood zone?

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.

Do I need to buy flood insurance?

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.

What are my flood risks?

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 Many conditions can result in a flood: hurricanes , overtopped levees, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall.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...

Why is flooding dangerous?

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...

Topic 6 – Protect natural floodplain functions

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.

Topic 5 – Build responsibly

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...

Topic 4 – Protect your property from the hazard

Message 1: Reduce the impact of flooding; elevate your furnace, water heater and electric panel above the flood level. Visit the Marin County Civic Center, Room 308 and see our trained professionals in Land Development. Message 2: Keep debris and trash out of streams and ditches. Message 3:  Keep gutters clear of leaves and debris.

Topic 3 – Protect people from the hazard

Message 1: Turn around, don’t drown  Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.  Visit  Turn Around Don't Drown to learn more.  Watch this...

Topic 2 – Insure your property for your flood hazard

Message 1: Flood insurance is mandatory if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard area and you have a federally backed loan.  Check Marin Map or visit the Marin County Civic Center, Room 308 and talk to our trained professionals in Land Development to see if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard area. Then...

Topic 1 – Know your flood hazard

Message 1: Your property may be subject to flooding. Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere, and everyone lives in a flood zone. FEMA has new flood insurance maps, and it is important to know if you live in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Here are some resources to help: Visit Marin County Civic Center, Room 308 and...

Illegal dumping (roadside, storm drain or waterway)

To report illegal dumping of trash on the side of the road, please contact us via this form and provide as much location detail as possible. Please be aware that depending on what agency has jurisdiction over trash collection at the location, or if the trash materials require special equipment, the response time may vary. To report an illegal...

Water & flood related programs contact

Film and Encroachment Permit Regulations and Conditions

Film Encroachment Permit

Marin Survey Monument Preservation Acknowledgement

Recorded Encroachment Permit Submittal Requirements

Special event agencies approval form

Dam Permit Application

Creek Permit Application

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