CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!

Phase 2 involves painting and staining the entire playground and fencing. Last spring, community volunteers and Town staff worked for five Saturdays and completed Phase 1 of the Millennium Playground Restoration Project, which included repairing component...

Reimagine Creek Park Project – Community Input Open House #2

On Saturday, October 23rd, the Reimage Creek Park Community Advisory Committee will host another Community Input Open House event between 5:00 and 7:00pm at the plaza at Creek Park. At this event, the committee will display the design concepts th...

LIBRARY IS OPEN FIVE DAYS PER WEEK

Starting Monday, October 11, the San Anselmo Public Library will be open five days a week! We've added Tuesday, 12-6pm, and Saturday, 12-5pm, to our weekly schedule.  Library Curbside will continue to be on Thursday, 12-4pm. Ple...

Don’t miss San Anselmo Live this weekend!!!

Don’t miss out on the last few weeks and come join your neighbors for some fun and dancing!! Performances run 6:00pm-8:00pm every Friday and Saturday  Lineup for this weekend: Friday 10/8 - Tom Finch Group at Creek Par...

Open Seat of the San Anselmo Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee

Would you like to serve the community with a group of dedicated and like-minded people who are making a difference in Town? Then you should consider applying for the vacant seat on San Anselmo’s Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee. Members must live,...

Redistrict Marin

On September 20, the State of California released the California Redistricting Data, which is based on U.S. 2020 Census data and now accounts for the population in state prison facilities to be counted at their last home address. Now that the Cou...

Marin Transit News

Starting in October, 2021 Marin Transit will provide free rides on local fixed route service countywide for older adults (age 65 or older) and persons with disabilities. This will be a 6-month pilot starting from October 1, 2021 and will continue through ...

Sign up for The Hoot, the San Anselmo Public Library’s e-newsletter!

Are you receiving the latest news from your San Anselmo Public Library? Stay up to date on upcoming programs, favorite books, new services, schedule changes (additional open hours!) and more.  Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter! Subscribing...

Thiller Nights: An Online Reading Challenge for Adults

October 1 – October 31, 2021 Celebrate the month of spooky, chilly, and scary with the San Anselmo Library’s “Thriller Nights: October Reading Challenge for Adults.” Earn 13 badges by reading and completing...

Wildfire Watch TV

Record drought. Unpredictable winds. Climate change. All are making wildfires more intense and driving the busiest wildfire season ever. All Marin residents need to be prepared! Wildfire Watch - a new show about wildfire activity and how to keep safe -&am...

Right Plant, Right Place - Plan Your Garden

Plant spacing, size control and maintenance are more important than type of plant. There are no fire-resistant plants, since all plants can burn. Rather than focus on individual plant species, consider growth habits and plant characteristics. &am...

October Ross Valley Seniors

. "The Cliff House: San Francisco's Most Incendiary Landmark". In its 158-year history, the Cliff House has burned twice, blown up once, and been closed for wars, Prohibition, Depression and Pandemic. In this Powerpoint show, John will ...

Age Friendly San Anselmo Post Pandemic Opening Survey

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/agefriendlysananselmo to take our short 4 question survey or e-mail Kevin MacLeod at kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org with any questions.

FREE Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention ClassFall Tai Chi For Arthri...

New Chamber of Commerce Website

Thanks to a grant from the San Anselmo Community Foundation, the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the new visitsananselmo.com website. The goal of the new website is to attract more visitors to our town and generate mor...

Interested in Water Conservation? Rebates and Savings Available.

They also provide free phone consultations to help you find the conservation programs and rebates that work best for you. Call 415-945-1523 or email Conservation@MarinWater.org to request fixtures or schedule a consultation. 

 Marin water...

Home Sustainability Webinar Series – Fall 2021

The Marin County Sustainability Team is hosting a series of webinars starting on September 18 designed to take residents through the start-to-finish process of making their homes more comfortable, energy efficient, resilient, and carbon-neutral. Residents...

Applicants Sought for Boards and Commissions

• Board of Review
• Capital Programs Monitoring Committee
• Flood Committee
• Tax Equity Board
• Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee

For more information about each commission or to apply online, please go here.

Call to Action

The Millennium Playground Community Advisory Committee invites you to participate in a Community Volunteer Work Day on October 16th to complete Phase 2 of the Millennium Playground Restoration Project. Phase 2 involves painting and stain...

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!

Phase 2 involves painting and staining the entire playground and fencing. Last spring, community volunteers and Town staff worked for five Saturdays and completed Phase 1 of the Millennium Playground Restoration Project, which included repairing component...

San Anselmo Live is Back!!

Don’t miss out on the last few weeks and come join your neighbors for some fun and dancing!! Performances run 6:00pm-8:00pm every Friday and Saturday. San Anselmo Avenue will be closed from 6-10pm on Fridays nights, and from 5-10pm on Saturday n...

Property Tax Bills on Their Way

Property tax bills are mailed annually in late September and are payable in two installments. The first installment is due November 1 and must be paid on or before December 10 to avoid penalty. The second installment must be paid by April 10, 2022. Both i...

Marin Readies for COVID-19 Booster Shots

Marin County Public Health is coordinating with local health care providers, pharmacies, and others to ensure safe, efficient, and equitable access to a COVID-19 booster shot now that it is authorized by state and federal regulatory authorities....

Wildfire Watch TV

All Marin residents need to be prepared! Wildfire Watch - a new show about wildfire activity and how to keep safe - will address your concerns, answer your questions, and give you the information you need to protect your family and your home. Epi...

Right Plant, Right Place - Plan Your Garden

There are no fire-resistant plants, since all plants can burn. Rather than focus on individual plant species, consider growth habits and plant characteristics.  In general, avoid plants and trees that:

• Produce excessive dead, dry, or fine...

October Ross Valley Seniors

"The Cliff House: San Francisco's Most Incendiary Landmark". In its 158-year history, the Cliff House has burned twice, blown up once, and been closed for wars, Prohibition, Depression and Pandemic. In this Powerpoint show, John will tr...

Age Friendly San Anselmo Post Pandemic Opening Survey

Age Friendly San Anselmo wants to hear from you and how the pandemic may have changed your priorities or concerns as it relates to aging in San Anselmo. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/agefriendlysananselmo to take our short 4 questio...

New Chamber of Commerce Website

The San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the new visitsananselmo.com website. The goal of the new website is to attract more visitors to our town and generate more business for our merchants, restaurants, and lodging facili...

Interested in Water Conservation? Rebates and Savings Available.

They offer free water-efficient fixtures including hose shutoff nozzles, faucet aerators, showerheads, shower timers and leak detection dye tablets. They also provide free phone consultations to help you find the conservation programs and rebates that wor...

Art on the Avenue

This month features the work of artist Annie Bates-Winship and will run through the month of September. Annie shoots photos intuitively, much like keeping a visual journal. She strives to illuminate the simple beauty that is all around us and rev...

Home Sustainability Webinar Series – Fall 2021

Residents are encouraged to attend all the sessions but are welcome to tune into the topics that are of most interest. Each topic will feature industry professionals and experts, and attendees will be able to ask questions.    W...

Stroll through San Anselmo's History

Learn about San Anselmo’s historic Hub, the role the railroad played in the development of town and the changing character of the businesses and architecture on San Anselmo Avenue. Last tour date October 9.  Meet at Creek Park ...

Help Keep the Flower Baskets In Downtown San Anselmo

The San Anselmo Beautification Committee has launched its 2021 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual hanging flower basket program in the downtown.  There are two ways you can contribute: 1. Donate by visiting the p...

Applicants Sought for Boards and Commissions

• Board of Review
• Capital Programs Monitoring Committee
• Flood Committee
• Tax Equity Board

For more information about each commission or to apply online, please go here.

San Anselmo Recreation Department is Hiring!

Salary: $4,769 - $5,797 (per month)Closing Date: October 8, 2021 Description: The Town of San Anselmo is seeking an energetic and motivated Recreation Coordinator II in the Recreation Department. This hands-on position ...

Town is Seeking Applicants for Treasurer Position

The San Anselmo Town Council is accepting applications for a Town Treasurer vacancy resulting from the resignation of Treasurer Liz Dahlgren, who will be stepping down in August. The successful candidate will serve the residents of the Town of San Anselmo...

SAN ANSELMO LIVE!

The Town of San Anselmo in partnership with the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is excited to present SAN ANSELMO LIVE!, a live entertainment series that coincides with the On the Avenue weekend street closure program.&...

Garage Conversion Ordinance

Find out about new regulations for garage conversions

New Projects

Current Planning Applications

Please feel free to contact us for more information on any project or to provide comments on any project.

Search for projects by address at our online project/permit information center (limited information available) 

Leaf Blower Rules are Changing on January 1st

At their meeting on September 28th, 2021, the Town Council adopted new rules regarding the use of leaf blowers in San Anselmo. With the adoption of ordinance #1157, the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers will no longer be allowed in San Anselmo starting...

Volunteers Needed - Saturday, October 16th

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