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Town Hall Closed Monday in Honor or MLK Jr. Day

Posted on January 17, 2020

Town Hall will be closed on Monday January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be open normal hours on Tuesday the 21st. The police station will be open 24/7 during this time. Have a safe holiday.

Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Dwelling Units Urgency Ordinance Adopted

Posted on December 20, 2019

The Town Council adopted the Urgency Ordinance 843 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Dwelling Units at the December 18, 2019 Special Town Council Meeting. To read the Ordinance visit our Recent Ordinances page.

Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Meadow Way Bridge

Posted on December 17, 2019

Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Meadow Way Bridge. Click here to view.

Cascade Striping Project

Posted on December 16, 2019

The striping work being done on Cascade is an effort to create more traffic calming and to reserve a portion of the roadway for people to walk. The striping is intended to create “Two-Way” traffic sections of the road. The purpose of the TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AHEAD sign is to warn drivers travelling they are approaching a roadway section where two-way...

Special Municipal Tax Service, SmartMeter Ban and Fairfax Fire and Building Codes Updated by the Adoption of Four Ordinances at the December 4 Town Council Meeting

Posted on December 12, 2019

At the December 4 Town Council Meeting, four new ordinances were adopted. Ordinance 839 authorized the levy of a special municipal tax to finance the Town’s Municipal Services by the passage of a two-thirds vote on Measure F on the November 5, 2019 General Election. Ordinance 840 extended the Town’s ban on SmartMeters until repealed...

Notice of Reorganization of the Fairfax Town Council

Posted on December 5, 2019

At it's December 4, 2019, regular meeting, the Fairfax Town Council reorganized as follows: Mayor Renee Goddard Vice Mayor Bruce Ackerman Council Member Barbara Coler Council Member Stephanie Hellman Council Member John Reed The Fairfax Town Council regular meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Council Chambers in the Fairfax Women's...

Scenic Road Paving Project

Posted on November 19, 2019

SCENIC ROAD PAVING PROJECT (11/25-11/26) The Scenic Road pavement project is scheduled to begin Monday (11/25) and to be completed on Tuesday (11/26).  The approximate location is between the Scenic/Ridge intersection and the 450 block of Scenic Road (approx. 1,000 linear ft).  The project does require Ridge and the affected portion of Scenic Road to...

Current Information – PG&E Power Update

Posted on November 19, 2019

11/19/19  2pm Good News! The PSPS event for Marin has been CANCELED. There will be no PSPS power outage in Marin.   PG&E reports that forecasted weather conditions have improved and that they are not planning to turn off power for public safety in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Trinity...

Cannabis Licensing Application and Processing Procedure Information Are Now Available

Posted on November 1, 2019

Cannabis Licensing Application and Processing Procedure Information are now available on the Planning and Building Department page under Forms & Permits. Applications can also be obtained at Fairfax Town Hall, 142 Bolinas Road, during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. -  5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.

Citizen of the Year Awarded to Two Outstanding Community Members at the October Town Council Meeting

Posted on October 8, 2019

David Smadbeck and Jody Timms were awarded the Town of Fairfax’s 2019 Citizen of the Year Award on October 2, 2019 at the Town of Fairfax’s regular Town Council meeting. Read more about how they have contributed to our community on the Citizen of the Year page.

Two Ordinances Adopted at the October Council Meeting Regarding Single Use Plastics and Planning Application Time Limits and Extensions

Posted on October 4, 2019

At the October 2nd Council Meeting two new ordinances were adopted. Ordinance 837 Added Sections Establishing Time Limits for Incomplete Planning Permit Applications and Extensions for Permit Application Deadlines. Ordinance 838 Regulating Single-Use Foodware. To read each ordinance please visit our Recent Ordinances page.

Looking for ways to get more involved? Join a Town committee!

Posted on January 31, 2019

Take a look at our current vacancies and learn more on the Boards and Commissions page.