County of Marin Department of Public Works Coastal Permit (P4237) - County of Marin

Project Description

The applicant, the County of Marin Department of Public Works, Transportation Division, requests Coastal Permit approval to authorize a residential parking permit program and parking restrictions along the right-of-way of Brighton Avenue and Wharf Road in the downtown area of Bolinas. The residential parking permit program is proposed to provide residents reasonable expectation that on street parking will be available for their overnight use and the vehicle length restriction will require vehicles larger than a standard parking stall to park somewhere other than downtown Bolinas.

The residential parking permit program in the downtown area entails the following criteria:

1. On the residential side of each street, establish overnight parking restriction (2am-5am) for all vehicles, except those displaying residential parking permit (locations to be clarified based on parking availability study);
2. Residential permit holders to be exempt from overnight parking restrictions on designated areas of the street;
3. Residential Permits to be valid on only one side of street;
4. Only residents of restricted, downtown streets qualify for permits. Permit applications must clearly identify that the applicant resides within an exempt location via documentation;
5. Up to two permits may be issued per household, with consideration for special circumstances on as-needed basis;
6. Total available permits not to exceed 50% of the available spaces on the affected streets, and as need is demonstrated;
7. Residential permit holders must move vehicle at least every 72 hours, in compliance with existing Marin County Code
8. Permit must be permanently affixed to vehicle(s) registered at eligible addresses
9. Must renew permit(s) regularly (1-2 years)
10. Marin County Sheriff Office (MCSO) to work with managing agency (BCPUD) to develop program
11. MCSO to provide enforcement

The vehicle length restriction entails the following criteria:

1. Restrict vehicle lengths to 22 feet or less on the non-residential side of Brighton Ave., effective only during the hours of 11:00p to 5:00a
2. Restrict vehicle lengths to 22 feet or less on Wharf Ave. south of the Bolinas Museum at all times due to restricted vehicle turnaround space

Coastal Permit approval is required pursuant to Marin County Local Coastal Program the project entails a proposal by a local public agency not otherwise exempt from Coastal Permit requirements.

Zoning N/A
Countywide Plan Designation: N/A
Community Plan (if applicable): Bolinas Community Plan

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