Author: cfoster@townoffairfax.org

Updates to General Plan, Safety Element and Land Use Element

The Fairfax 2010 to 2030 General Plan is a broad, long-term policy document that guides future development and conservation within the Town, serving as a blueprint for growth and land use decisions. The Town is in the process of making targeted updates to the General Plan in response to State Law.  Those interested are invited to come to the Planning Commission on … Continued

2025 Enhanced Powerline Safety Setting Enablement

As we head into late-Spring, with both temperature and wind condition increasing wildfire risk, PG&E will be enabling Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) on circuits in High Fire Risk Areas (HFRA).  Our community is in an HFRA or shares electric distribution circuits with places in those higher risk areas (https://vizmap.ss.pge.com/).   As such, customers may notice … Continued

Full Application Submitted for a Mixed-Use Development at 95 Broadway

The property at 95 Broadway, known as “School Street,” is being considered for redevelopment into a mixed use project. A preliminary application was submitted earlier this year and now a full application submittal has been received by the Town and is currently under review. The applicant proposes: 202 market-rate and 41 affordable housing units 5,750 … Continued

PG&E Vegetation Management Weekly Look Ahead | Week of April 28

PG&E will be performing vegetation management at the following locations in Fairfax for the week of April 28, 2025. View PG&E’s full slide deck on vegetation management. You can also learn more about this program by visiting PG&E’s managing trees and plants site. Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or 1-877-295-4949. Location Private (Y/N) … Continued

Town Newsletter | April 15, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Open House Regarding School Street Plaza Project Fairfax BPAC Committee Upgraded AlertMarin System Messaging General Plan Updates And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Open House Regarding School Street Plaza

On behalf of the applicant team for the School Street Plaza housing development, we invite you to join in for an informational open house. Please feel to drop by anytime on Tuesday, April 29 between 6-8pm at the Fairfax Pavilion to learn more about our vision for a high-quality community that will bring much-needed housing … Continued

Alert Marin System Upgrades

Over time, Marin County has heard two main concerns from the community regarding our alerting systems: people often confuse AlertMarin with Nixle, and the AlertMarin sign-up process is complicated and time-consuming. The decision to move away from Nixle reflects our commitment to providing real-time, reliable alerts from one trusted source. Here’s what you need to … Continued

Town Newsletter | April 1, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Marin County Considers E-bike Ordinance DPW Recruitment Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Period Now Open Wildfire Education Speaker Event Saturday, May 3 New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Update on Fairfax Sewer Capacity and Creek Crossings Project

The Ross Valley Sanitary District has announced that due to other high-priority capital improvements and current budget considerations, the bidding phase for this project is now expected to begin in April 2026. While some of the original project components were already planned for construction in Summer 2026—due to environmental restrictions related to working near creeks—the … Continued

Town Newsletter | March 18, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Director of Public Works Recruitment Cannabis Business Permit Application Opens Upcoming RVSD Project in Fairfax Recreation Spring & Summer Guide New Changes to ADU Laws Chipper Days are Back And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

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