Key Highlights of City Streetary Program
WHAT IS THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL “STREETARY” PROGRAM?
The City of San Rafael is currently developing new guidelines for their Streetary Program that will replace the parklet program that expires on November 30, 2022. These regulations will strengthen safety standards, create a consistent design aesthetic, and ensure fairness in the way that the public right of way is being used. The new Guidelines are intended to increase the vibrancy and resiliency of our commercial areas by formalizing the uses of city streets.
WHO DOES IT APPLY TO?
Any business with an existing outdoor dining structure on a public parking space within the City of San Rafael must apply for a new Streetary Encroachment Permit and must comply with the Streetary Program Guidelines. Any business that is considered a food service establishment may apply for a new Streetary permit compliant with the Guidelines.
WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES FOR THE STREETARY PROGRAM?
September 19, 2022 @ 7pm – City Council Meeting to hear first reading of the proposed Ordinance and staff
presentation.
October 3, 2022 @ 7pm – City Council Meeting to hear final reading of the proposed Ordinance. Review of fees and
guidelines to be decided by separate Resolution of the Council.
October 4, 2022 Businesses can begin preparing their applications for the Streetary Program.
November 2, 2022 - Effective Date of Streetary Program.
November 30, 2022 – End of the City’s prior parklet programs. Any business choosing not to participate in the new
Streetary Program must remove their outdoor dining structure from public parking spaces by the end of this date.
December 1, 2022 – All businesses with an outdoor dining structure in a public parking space must have an approved
Streetary Application and Streetary Encroachment Permit in place.
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