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Category: Town News

Inaugural Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

Monday, September 15 | 7:00 p.m. Fairfax Women’s Club The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been formed to guide the Town’s update to its’ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. It will provide the Town with a public forum for resident input on bicycle and pedestrian issues, while providing guidance to elected officials and staff … Continued

Town Newsletter | September 2, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Encampment Abatement Defensible Space Re-inspections Voluntary Fire Drill on September 6 Fairfax Town Picnic Fall/ Winter 2025 Recreation Guide Upcoming Local Events! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

August 25, 2025 | Abatement of Encampment Complete

On Saturday, August 23, the encampment located behind the Pavilion was legally abated. The process was completed without arrests or use of force, thanks to the respectful and diligent efforts of Town staff and the Fairfax Police Department.  Belongings were collected and stored, and remaining debris will be cleared in the coming week. Timeline of … Continued

Town finds referendum does not meet requirements of California Elections Code

The Town of Fairfax has rejected a referendum petition filed on August 14, 2025, seeking to overturn the Town Council’s adoption of Resolution No. 25-28, which updated portions of the General Plan including the Land Use and Safety Elements. The petition was found to substantially violate the California Elections Code because it did not include … Continued

Defensible Space Re-inspections are happening now through October!

Homes in your neighborhood have already received an initial defensible space inspection from Marin County Fire Department inspectors. During these visits, wildfire hazards were identified that pose a risk to your home. Some properties only received a partial evaluation because inspectors could not access the entire property without the resident present. This means your Wildfire … Continued

August 20 | Judge Denies Request for Preliminary Injunction

Yesterday evening, following the August 19 hearing, the judge denied the request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Town of Fairfax’s anti-camping ordinance (Cecil Brheath Scwarz et al. v. Town of Fairfax, Case No. 25-CV-6395). Timeline of events View the sequence of key events following the adoption of Fairfax’s anti-camping ordinance in January 2025. … Continued

Town Newsletter | August 19, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: November 4th Special Election Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Voluntary Fire Drill on September 6 Back to School E-bike Safety Upcoming Local Events! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Campaign Sign Etiquette

As campaign season gets underway, we want to remind everyone to be respectful of one another and each other’s personal property. What the Town Code says about campaign signs: Signs may only be placed with the property owner’s permission and are not allowed on public property or in the public right-of-way. Signs must be no … Continued

RVFD Wildfire Preparedness Tips

1. Prepare to Evacuate Evacuation preparedness starts now — not when the fire is at your door. Make a family evacuation plan, register for emergency alerts, and familiarize yourself with your local evacuation routes. Simple steps to increase your readiness: Register to receive Emergency Alerts Emergency Alert Registration Practice your evacuation plan with your family … Continued

Be Prepared! Join Fairfax for a Self-Paced Evacuation Drill, September 6

September 6 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Ross Valley Fire Department and Fairfax Police Department invite you to participate in a voluntary, self-paced County Wide Evacuation Drill on September 6, 2025. We ask that you simulate an evacuation scenario between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Check-in at the entrance booth to Ember Stomp at … Continued

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