Short-term rentals (of 30 days or less) are currently prohibited in the town. However, the Town Council is in the process of developing a program to allow and regulate short-term rentals, beginning with the adoption of two ordinances and a resolution. Read the ordinances and resolution.
The Town Council adopted an ordinance to require the use of electric (either battery-operated or corded) landscape equipment starting January 1, 2023 for residents, and January 1, 2024 for commercial landscapers. Covered equipment includes leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, pole saws, chainsaws, and mowers. The ordinance will help reduce the Town’s greenhouse gas … Continued
On July 12, the Town Council appointed David Woltering to serve as the Interim Planning and Building Services Director. Mr. Woltering is highly qualified, as well as familiar with the Ross Valley area, having recently served in a similar interim role in the Town of Ross. Read the staff report here.
In 2020, Congress approved a new free 24/7 crisis phone number for behavioral health crisis needs nationwide. Beginning July 16, 2022 instead of dialing 911, emergency calls can be placed to 988 for urgent help in a time of mental health, substance use crisis, or even witnessing another person experiencing a behavioral health challenge. The federal … Continued
Read the July 18th Town newsletter here.
The next regularly scheduled election will be held on November 8, 2022, when Fairfax voters will elect two Town Council Members, a Town Treasurer and a Town Clerk, as well as vote on a ballot measure to renew a special tax for paramedic services. Notice of Election The Nominations period opened on July 18, and … Continued
As PG&E does tree work in our area, they are enhancing their vegetation management process. The customer communications process is: Pre-inspection notifications Post-inspection work required doorhanger (if customer is not home) Customer unresponsive / no contact Customer opposition / refusal to allow work Work complete notification Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or … Continued
Read the July 11th newsletter here.
Due to a PG&E power outage during its July 6th meeting, the Council adjourned (continued) the meeting to Tuesday, July 12th, at 6:30 pm. Notice of Adjournment The Tuesday meeting will be held by teleconference (Zoom) only. The agenda and packet will be posted as usual on Friday. Thank you for your understanding.
Read the June 21st newsletter here.
