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1. How do I know if I need a building permit?

View our Permit Guidelines

2. How can I apply for a job with the Town of San Anselmo?

All open positions are posted on our website - on the Employment Opportunity webpage, found HERE

Every applicant needs to submit a completed Town application for consideration. Any applicable supplemental information needed will be stated in the specific job posting. It is very important to follow the instructions to be considered. Applications can be submitted through the by mail, or hand delivered to 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 or by email to hr@townofsananselmo.org. All applications must be received before the deadline.

3. How do I get to the library?

The Library is located at: 110 Tunstead Avenue, San Anselmo CA  94960
Parking can be found on the street in front of the building or behind it in the Town public parking lot.

Directions:
From Highway 101 southbound take the Central San Rafael exit. Turn left on Third Street, heading west to Redhill Avenue / Miracle Mile. At the big intersection, "The Hub," turn left on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. At the second light, turn right onto Tunstead Avenue. Take a quick right onto San Anselmo Avenue, then a quick left onto Tunstead Avenue again. The library is the first building on the right. Parking is on-street or in the municipal lot on Magnolia Avenue (one block past Tunstead off of San Anselmo Avenue).

From Highway 101 northbound take the San Anselmo exit (450B) and follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west into San Anselmo. Turn left on Tunstead Avenue, make a quick right on San Anselmo Avenue and a quick left back onto Tunstead Avenue. The library is on the right.

4. I lost a parking ticket or have questions about a parking ticket. What do I do?

For lost tickets:

Call the Marin Parking Authority at 800-281-PARK and give them the license number of the car that got the ticket and they will send you a copy.

For questions about a ticket or additional information:

Central Marin Police - Parking Citation Information website: HERE

5. When do I need a fence permit?

A separate permit (click here to apply) review by Public Works is required for the installation of any fence, privacy wall and/or solid opaque screen planting located within 20 feet of the front property line or within 12 feet of a street side yard property line fronting a street and if it is 6 feet or higher. 

San Anselmo Municipal Code link here (10-3.402 table 4B footnote 3). 

See Fence Permit Diagram for more info.

See the Public Works - Forms and Permit page for more information and updates: HERE

6. How do I register for a recreation class, program or activity?

Recreation Department Information:

To view all of the Recreation Departments current programs and catalog, and to register online, please go to:
www.sananselmorecreation.org or click HERE

7. What are the rules around using leaf blowers and other landscape equipment in San Anselmo?

Leaf Blower & Landscape Equipment Information
As of June 1, 2023, the use of electric (either battery- operated or corded) landscape equipment will be required for residents, Town staff and Town contractors.
(adoption of Ordinance # 1173)

Starting January 1, 2024, the use of electric landscape equipment will be required for commercial landscapers as well.

Covered equipment includes, but is not limited to: leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, pole saws, chainsaws, and mowers.
Chainsaws with blades or blade attachments 18 inches or longer and brush cutters are exempted.

Allowed Hours of Operation
The hours of operation have been updated to be in line with other Marin County cities and towns. The new hours of operation are:
•    Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (7:00 am to 5:00 pm for multi-unit and non-residential properties)
•    Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
•    Sundays and Holidays - no leaf blower use allowed

Enforcement
Starting on June 1, 2023 and through December 1, 2023, any resident using gas-powered leaf blowers and other gas powered landscape equipment will be issued a warning letter explaining the new regulations per Ordinance 1173.
After December 1, 2023, if a warning letter was already issued, a $100 citation will be issued. If additional violations are reported and confirmed, increasing citations of $200 - $500 may be issued.  
Starting January 1, 2024, the use of electric landscape equipment will be required and enforced for commercial landscapers as well.

More information is available on the Town's Landscape Equipment webpage.