Sidewalk Repair  

The Town Council recently approved a program which "waives" the encroachment permit fee (approx. $500) and provides a 50/50 matching grant of up to $500 for owners wanting to repair their sidewalk.  

Flashing Beacon Systems for Crosswalks 

A new system has been ordered for the Taylor and Sir Francis Drake intersection. We anticipate that the delivery and installation of that system will take 10-12 weeks.

Solar Panel Installations 

Permit fees have been waived by the Town, and the Planning Commission process has been streamlined for small solar panel installations.

New Trash Receptacles 

New trash receptacles are coming to downtown. Trash and recycling collections will be made on a routine basis by Marin Sanitary Service. 

Public Forum on Changes Town Code 

The Town Council is conducting a Town Forum on the policy considerations of changing Town Code to allow second story residential units in the downtown (rezone Highway Commercial to Central Commercial) without a use permit. All projects would still be subject to design review and other applicable Town Code. The forum is scheduled for Thursday, 10/29 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Women's Club (46 Park Rd).

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The RVSD has allocated $700K to the LRGP for the 2015/16 fiscal year for  qualified applicants to receive 50% of the lateral replacement cost,up to $2,000. 
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The RVSD has a "wastewater reduction & water conservation" program  to reduce sewer flows through installation of waterless urinals in restrooms of public buildings and businesses open to the public. The estimated costs to replace an old urinal with the new state of the art waterless urinal is $400-$500, including installation. One waterless urinal can save 40,000 gallons of water a year and reduce water bills a little.

To learn more, please contact Ross Valley Sanitary District director Frank Egger by email fegger@pacbell.net or by phone, 415.456.6356.  

Marin County, it's time to lose a pound of waste per person each day! Zero Waste Marin is asking businesses to lead the charge in keeping waste out of the landfill by composting and recycling in the workplace and at home.
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