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PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works oversees the maintenance and construction for the Town of San Anselmo. The Department of Public Works is also responsible for the maintenance of all Town buildings.

Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday - Closed

Location: Town Hall (2nd Floor)
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Phone Number: (415) 258-4616
Fax Number: (415) 454-4683
Email publicworks@ci.san-anselmo.ca.us

The Department of Public Works is comprised of several divisions and is managed by the Public Works Director, Rabi Elias.

Streets and Parks: David Craig, Public Works Supervisor
Engineering & Town Facilities: Rabi Elias, DPW, Town Engineer

STREETS AND PARKS DIVISION

Responsible for maintenance and repair of Town roads.

Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: San Anselmo Corporation Yard is located at the end of San Francisco Boulevard.

Phone Number: (415) 258-4601
Fax: (415) 258-4655

Activities

Street Sweeping Program –

Residential Areas – Each street once in spring and once in summer; continuous throughout Town November 1 through December 1
Commercial Areas - Twice a week

Street Light Maintenance – Under contract with Republic Electric Co.
Traffic Signal Maintenance – Under contract with Peek Electric Co.
Potholes – Repaired on an as-needed basis for Town-maintained streets.
Town-owned Catch Basin - November through January and on an as-needed basis
Storm Drain Cleaning Schedule -

Traffic Control Devices/ On-going all year
signs and curb painting –
Median Island Maintenance – On-going all year

ENGINEERING DIVISION

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department handles tree permits, encroachment permits (sidwalk, curb, driveway work), fence permits, excavation and grading permits, storm drain permits and wells.

Engineering Division is also responsible for management of all capital improvement projects such as streets, storm drains, Town buildings and property, emergency responses, sidewalk repair program. They also approve and monitor any work within 15' of any creek or stream.

Measure G Streets and Drains

In 1995, citizens approved a bond measure in the amount of $10.8 million to improve our streets, drains, and the Town library. Each year the Town Council adopts a capital improvement program outlining the Town’s proposed construction projects. The capital improvement program (CIP) is available for public review at Town Hall.

Sidewalk Repair Program

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 5610 through 5618 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the maintenance of the sidewalk adjacent to the property is the responsibility of the property owner. Sidewalk maintenance is not only important to protect you against liability for injuries, but also to the appearance and value of your property.

There are two options available to the property owner for repair of sidewalks.

Option 1. You may make arrangements to have the work done either by yourself as the property owner or by a private, licensed contractor and pay him/her directly. You or your contractor must obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Building Division.

Option 2. The Town’s contractor will make the repairs and the Town will bill you when the work has been completed.

Tree Permits

A permit is required to remove or significantly prune any street tree, heritage tree, and any tree on undeveloped land. Residents are responsible for street trees maintenance.

A heritage tree is defined as a tree with a circumference exceeding 75-inches when measured 24-inches above the ground. Significant pruning is defined as, and limited to, removal of more than 50% of the tree foliage. An arborist’s report and photograph of the tree(s) are required prior to this application being completed. NOTE: Acacia, Buckeye, Eucalyptus, Plum, Privet and Monterey Pine trees are considered nuisance trees and do not require a permit to remove, except on undeveloped land.

Encroachment Permits

Authorization for any work that is to be performed within the public right-of-way. This may include work outside the property line such as a driveway, sidewalk, curb & gutter, fence, drainage, or grading. A Revocable Encroachment Permit is required for any structure such as a retaining wall or parking deck that is proposed to be constructed outside the property line in the public right-of-way.

Fence Permits

A fence permit is required if any fence, trellis, or gateway that is taller than 3' is proposed to be constructed within 20' of the front property line. Note this is not automatically the edge of curb as the public right-of-way usually extends about 5'-10' beyond the face of the curb. A sketch is usually required as part of the permit application to show how the fence is to be constructed and where it is located relative to the edge of street, driveway, and property lines. In order to preserve safe sight-lines for vehicles entering and exiting a driveway, no fence may be taller than 3' within a zone of 15' back from the edge of the street and 15' adjacent to the driveway. An electric gate requires an Electrical Permit and approval from the fire department.

Grading Permits

A permit is required for any extensive grading or excavation.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of Town buildings.

Town Hall
Library
Isabel Cook Community Center
Corporation Yard
Fire Stations 19 and 20