SCH Number 2019039167

Project Info

Title

City of San Rafael General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan

Description

The City of San Rafael has prepared a Draft General Plan 2040 (Update) to comply with State law to guide land use and development in the City of San Rafael; Additionally, a Draft Downtown Precise Plan has been prepared to revitalize and enhance the Downtown Area. The project encompasses the San Rafael Planning Area, which includes all land within the city limits, adjacent land in the Sphere of Influence (SOI) boundary, and land beyond the SOI that is commonly perceived as greater San Rafael. The Downtown Precise Plan area encompasses 265 acres located in downtown San Rafael. The intent of the Downtown Precise Plan is to facilitate housing production, placemaking, economic vitality, innovative transportation solutions, and community engagement with an emphasis on sustainable, transit-oriented development; no construction is proposed as part of the project. Development under the proposed General Plan 2040 would consist of up to 2,260 new residential units, 5,340 residents, and 2,095 employees. Development under the proposed Downtown Precise Plan would consist of up to 2,200 new residential units, 3,570 residents, and 2,020 employees.

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