The owner of the property known as “School Street” located at 95 Broadway has indicated to the Town an interest in developing the property for residential development. As such, this property was included as a potential site for new affordable housing in the Housing Element adopted earlier this year. On November 12, 2024, the Town … Continued
Please be advised that traffic delays are expected on Bolinas Road near milepost 1.0 (just outside of Fairfax) on December 5 and 6. Delays may be up to 15 minutes on December 5 and up to 20 minutes on December 6, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM each day, due to ongoing project activities, including equipment maneuvers and lane adjustments. … Continued
After much confusion and delay, $45 million in rebates for heat pumps for single-family households became available this week, and reportedly more is on the way. Electric-powered heat pumps can help you and the planet – reducing your reliance on fossil fuels and eventually cutting your utility bills. Check the incentives at The Switch is On. Rebates … Continued
The Town of Fairfax is participating in Rooted in Marin, a community-centered outreach and education effort to understand displacement in Marin County. Led by the Cities and Towns and County of Marin, we are crafting tools and resources for local communities affected by displacement – when current residents have to involuntarily move from their homes … Continued
Annually, the Town of Fairfax adjusts the maximum rent increase percentage. Starting September 1, the maximum percentage for increasing rent to applicable residences (see this applicability chart) will change to 2.85% from 2.52%. The maximum annual rent increase is called the Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Under the Town’s Rent Stabilization ordinance, the AGA is set at … Continued
Annually, the Town of Fairfax adjusts the maximum rent increase percentage. Starting September 1, the maximum percentage for increasing rent to applicable residences (see this applicability chart) will change to 2.85% from 2.52%. The maximum annual rent increase is called the Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Under the Town’s Rent Stabilization ordinance, the AGA is set at … Continued
The Town has initiated partial implementation of the Rent Stabilization program with two initiatives. Keep in mind, rent increases are not permitted unless authorized by the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) or through a hearing process. Hearing Process Chapter 5.55 (Rent Stabilization Program) of the Town Code now provides for a hearing process for the consideration … Continued
Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography February 29, 2024 Highlights 79 Wood Lane Appeal The Town Council held a public hearing on an appeal regarding the building project located at 79 Wood Lane. The appellant and their legal representative joined the meeting to participate in the discussion. Following public comment and deliberation, the … Continued
Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography January 24, 2024 Highlights Zoning amendments to certain chapters of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Fairfax Municipal Code to implement Program 2-A (Workforce Housing Overlay) Jeff Beiswenger, Planning and Building Director, and Dyett and Bhatia consultant, Andrew Hill delivered a presentation to describe the proposed zoning changes … Continued
Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography December 6, 2023 Highlights Reorganization of Town Council: Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor At the December 6, 2023, Town Council meeting, the Council selected Council Member Barbara Coler to serve as the Town’s new Mayor and Council Member Lisel Blash to serve as the Town’s new … Continued
