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Fairfax Defensible Space Evaluations Are Coming Soon

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority and Ross Valley FD are working together to help reduce wildfire risk in your community. As part of this effort, home hardening and defensible space evaluations will take place in your neighborhood. Starting as early as 6/30/25 through most of July, the Fairfax neighborhoods of Oak Manor, Manor Hill, Cascade … Continued

Request for Proposals – Town of Fairfax Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update

The Town of Fairfax is seeking a qualified firm to update its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Interested firms with expertise in active transportation planning are invited to review the following RFP document for detailed information on project requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan_RFP_June_16. Please feel free to contact Bryn … Continued

New Invasive Beetle Puts Arborists, Marin Property Owners on Alert

The Mediterranean oak borer (Xyleborus monographus), an invasive insect that primarily feeds on white oaks, was recently detected in Novato, prompting the Marin County Agricultural Commissioner and UCCE Marin to notify professional arborists and the public to keep an eye out for evidence of this invasive tree pest. Joe Deviney, Marin’s Agricultural Commissioner, said the beetle – native to Europe, … Continued

Town Newsletter | June 10, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Recap of June 4 Town Council Meeting Kristin Arnold, P.E., new Public Works Director, joins Fairfax! Update on Anti-Camping Ordinance Update on School Street Plaza Upcoming local events And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Artist Call for the Fairfax Art Walk 2025

Fairfax Art Walk is creating a courtesy directory to connect local artists with Fairfax merchants for the upcoming Fairfax Art Walk on Friday, September 26. Each participating shop will host an artist for the evening. Merchants will select the artist they’d like to feature so be sure your listing represents your work well. Artists must … Continued

June 6, 2025 | Update on Koontz v. Town of Fairfax

The Judge has taken the Motion to Dismiss the law suit under submission. For that reason, the scheduled hearing for June 10th has been removed from the calendar. What this decision means The Judge will decide the matter on the pleadings submitted without further oral argument. We do not have any additional details to report. … Continued

Welcome Kristin Arnold, Fairfax’s New Public Works Director!

Welcome Kristin Arnold, Fairfax’s New Public Works Director! The Town of Fairfax is excited to welcome Kristin Arnold, P.E., as our new Director of Public Works. Kristin brings nearly 13 years of experience in civil engineering and public works, having managed a wide range of infrastructure projects for government agencies throughout the Bay Area. Most … Continued

National Pollinator Week

With Pollinator Week coming June 16 – 23, Zerowaste Marin is highlighting how Pollination and Composting are intrinsically linked in a symbiotic relationship. Did you know that composting is a secret weapon for supporting our precious pollinators and that one in every three bites of food you eat exists thanks to pollinators? From apples to almonds, … Continued

95 Broadway Application Not Eligible for Ministerial Approval

An application was submitted to the Town of Fairfax Department of Planning and Building Services on May 8, 2025. According to the application, the applicant applied for ministerial approval under Chapter 17.026 of the Fairfax Municipal Code. As referenced in a previous letter (dated June 4, 2025), the application is incomplete for a variety of … Continued

Application for Project at 95 Broadway: Incompleteness Determination

An application was submitted to the Town of Fairfax Department of Planning and Building Services on May 8, 2025. The application has been reviewed for completeness in accordance with the Permit Streamlining Act (California Government Code Section 65920 et seq.) and has been determined to be INCOMPLETE and will require further information to be determined to be … Continued

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