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
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
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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
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
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
Marin County, CA – Plans are underway for a prescribed burn that may take place as early as Thursday, August 14, near Bon Tempe Lake on Mount Tamalpais. Burn planners ask the Marin County community to refrain from calling 9-1-1 to report smoke from the burn area allowing dispatchers to remain available for emergencies. The Marin County Fire Department will … Continued
Closure Notice After a thorough inspection conducted by arborists Urban Forestry Associates and The Tree Man, we are scheduling tree maintenance in the Peri Park Playground area. To ensure the safety of all park visitors, the playground area will be closed while The Tree Man will be performing tree work starting Thursday, August 14th, at 8:00 … Continued
Last night, the Fairfax Town Council certified the sufficiency of the recall petition and called for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Visit the November 4 Special Election page to learn more. You may also watch the August 6, 2025 discussion online. For any further questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at townclerk@townoffairfaxca.gov. Resources … Continued
On August 6, 2025, there was a hearing on the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) preventing the Town from enforcing its anti-camping ordinance. The judge did not lift the TRO. The Council unanimously agreed that Fairfax will abide by the court’s ruling and will not be enforcing the ordinance until allowed by law. The Judge ruled … Continued
