Construction & Permits

A commission to resolve California accessibility matters involving issues arising under Title 24 California Code of Regulations

This page contains links to the municipal codes applicable to land use in Marin County.

The Advisory Board reviews referrals of all Planning projects in the Bel Marin Keys planning area for the Planning Department.

The Building and Safety Division serves the public by enforcing State and County building codes and ordinances to ensure buildings are safe for occupancy. This is accomplished through issuance of building permits, plan review, and inspections.

To resolve California building standards matters, and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning amendments to the Marin County Code.

Information about the building inspection process and the way to schedule an inspection.

Information about creating and maintaining defensible space around your home.

This page gives links to Encroachment Permit information and an Encroachment Permit form.

Public Works, Land Development Counter
Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive - Suite 308
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 473-3755
TTY: (415) 473-3232
Email: DPWLandDevEngineer@marincounty.org

Standard Forms for the Assessor-Recorder's Office.

This contains permit applications and instructions for submitting your permit request.

This contains permit applications and instructions for submitting your permit request.

This page gives links to a variety of land use-related resources.

This page gives links to a variety of land use-related resources.

The Planning Division of the Community Development Agency promotes sustainability by regulating land use and real estate development. We are primarily responsible for writing planning policies and codes, and reviewing applications for various development permits, use permits, and subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of Marin County, California.

The Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on countywide and community plan elements and amendments, master plans, and rezonings.

Information for contractors and other individuals planning construction projects in Marin County.

This page gives information about the San Rafael Rock Quarry.

Seismic monitoring reports for the San Rafael Rock Quarry.

Information about the Murray Park and San Quentin Sewer Maintenance Districts.

Information about surveying services from Marin County's surveying team.

This page gives links to pdf documents detailing the Uniform Construction Standards.