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Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator
Fee Schedule
February 11, 2015, the Ross Valley Fire Department Board of Directors adopted Resolution #15-02, a resolution of the Ross Valley Fire Department establishing an updated fee schedule for plan review, inspections, and permits. The fees listed below are effective immediately for the listed services. Fees are updated annually according to the CPI.
Fees effective September 1, 2016
PLANNING |
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Zoning Map Change
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$328
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Annex Review - Uninhabited
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$328
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Annex Review - Inhabited
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$328
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CUP Residential
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$328
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CUP Site Approval
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$328
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Minor Deviation
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$328
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Variance
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$328
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Variance w/ other application
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$328
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Minor Mod. Administrative
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$328
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Pre-Development Review
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$328
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Special Development Review
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$328
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Parcel Map </= 4 lots
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$328
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Tract Map SFR
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$328
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Major Modification / Time Ext.
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$328
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Major Modification / Time Ext./ Staff
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$328
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Deferred Improvement Agmt
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$328
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Lot Merger
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$328
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INSPECTIONS |
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Hazard Inspection
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$328
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Hazard Abatement + actual
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$328
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Hazardous Trees Inspection
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$328
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Special Inspection
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$328
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Fire Second + Inspection
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$190
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Day Care Inspection
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$328
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Elderly Care Inspection
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$328
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Apartment Inpsections 3-10 Units
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$328
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Motel / Hotel Inspections
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$328
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Other State Inspections
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$328
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Apartment Inpsections 11- 40 units
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$396
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Apartment Inspections 40+ units
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$465
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Resale Inspections
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$190
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OPERATIONAL |
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Amusement Building
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$328
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Carnival / Fair
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$602
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Temporary Special Use
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$328
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Compressed Gases
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$328
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Covered Mall Building
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$328
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Cryogenic Fluids
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$328
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Welding / Cutting Operations
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$328
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Dry Cleaning Plant
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$328
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Exhibit / Trade Show
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$328
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Explosives
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$328
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Fireworks Permit
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$328
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Flammable & combustible Liquids
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$328
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Floor Finishing
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$328
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Hazardous Materials Operations
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$328
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High Piled Storage
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$328
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Hot Work Operations
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$328
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Lumber Yard Operations
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$328
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Liquid gas operations in assemblies
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$328
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LP Gas Storage
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$328
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Misc. Combustible Storage
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$328
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Open Burning Permit
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$328
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Open Flames & Torches
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$328
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Open Flames & Candles
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$328
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Assembly Occupancy permit
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$328
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Pyrotechnic/Special effects
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$328
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Repair Garage / Fuel Dispensary
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$328
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Spraying or Dipping Operations
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$328
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Tire Storage Operations
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$328
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Temp. Tents/ Canopies/ Mem Structure
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$328
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Waste Handling Operations
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$328
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Wood Product production permit
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$328
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General Use Permit /Inspection
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$328
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Aircraft Refueling Permit
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$328
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Auto Wrecking Yard
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$328
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Cellulose Nitrate Storage
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$328
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CONSTRUCTION |
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Fire Protection Plan
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$369
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Vegetation Management Plan
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$396
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Sprinkler System, Commercial New
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$671
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Sprinkler System, Commercial Imp. 0-25
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$396
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Sprinkler System, Commercial Imp. 26-99
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$534
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Sprinkler System, Commercial Imp. 100+
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$671
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Sprinkler System, Res. >5000 sqft
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$602
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Sprinkler System, Res. < 5000 sqft
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$534
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Auto. Fire Suppression System
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$396
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Battery Systems
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$465
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Compressed Gas operations permit
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$465
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Cryogenic Fluid Operational Permit
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$465
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Emergency Responder Radio System
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$465
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Fire Alarm / Det. System
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$534
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Fire Pumps & Systems
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$534
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Flammable & combustible Liquids pipeline
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$602
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Flammable & combustible liquids facilities
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$602
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Flammable & combustible liquids tanks
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$602
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Hazardous Materials Large system
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$602
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Industrial Oven Permit
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$602
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LP Gas Storage modification
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$602
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Private Fire Main / Hydrant
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$602
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Photovoltaic Power System
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$328
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Spraying & Dipping Permit
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$602
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Alternate Materials & Methods review
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$417
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Building Permit (minimum $328.00) 30%
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Standpipe System
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$602
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Co Permit Temp. Membrane / Tent
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$328
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Co Permit Temp. Membrane / Tent . 1500 Sqft
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$602
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Expedited Plan Review
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$412
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Code Interpretation
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$160
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Plan Resubmittal
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$190
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Veg. Management Livestock permit
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$328
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Fire Alarms Sytem modification
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$328
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Expired Permit Re-activation
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1/2 Current Fee
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ADMINISTRATION |
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Work without permit
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Double the Permit Fee
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False Alarms after 2nd
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Actual Cost
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Surcharge Fee
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Actual Cost
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Hydrant Flow
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$328
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Appeals Process
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$1,088
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Fire Standby Permit + Actual
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Actual Cost
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Vegetation Removal + Actual
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Actual Cost
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Fumigation Response
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Actual Cost
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Recovery of Costs for Suppression/Investigation
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Actual Cost
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Fire Chief's Message
Dan Mahoney, Fire Chief
Welcome to the Ross Valley Fire Department (RVFD) website. The Department provides services to the Town of San Anselmo, Town of Fairfax, Town of Ross, and the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District through a joint powers agreement which was originally adopted in 1982. I am proud to lead this department as we strive to improve the services we provide to our communities.
In order to accomplish our mission, we need your support and understanding of our operations. The Ross Valley Fire Department is an all-risk Fire Department proudly providing services in Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (Basic and Advanced Life Support), Specialized Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Public Education and Disaster Mitigation.
The men and women of the RVFD are highly trained, extremely motivated, well educated, and loyally focused on their core mission of service to the community. There is nothing more important to us than the communities we serve and we are dedicated to providing excellent service and making a difference in the lives of the people living in and visiting the Ross Valley area. We encourage our communities to get to know our firefighters by personally visiting any of our four fire stations. See for yourself the technology, equipment and personnel that form the backbone of this exceptional organization.
Contact Us
For Emergencies, Dial 9-1-1
Fire Prevention Information
Inquiries related to inspections, planning, fire prevention, hazardous complaints, etc.
Fire Inspector Business Hours:
By Appointment Only
Address:
777 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Email: prevention@rossvalleyfire.org
Phone:
Sr. Fire Inspector Robert Bastianon (415) 258-4673
Defensible Space Information
Email: dspace@marinwildfire.org
Phone: (415) 275-1185
General and Non-Emergency Information
Administration Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 12:00pm
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Address:
777 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Email: info@rossvalleyfire.org
Phone
(415) 258-4686
Administrative Divisions
Dan Mahoney
Fire Chief
dmahoney@rossvalleyfire.org
Lauren Houde
Administrative Assistant III
lhoude@rossvalleyfire.org
James Popken III
Battalion Chief
jpopken@rossvalleyfire.org
Gavin Illingworth
Battalion Chief
gillingworth@rossvalleyfire.org
Jake Peterson
Battalion Chief
jpeterson@rossvalleyfire.org
Local Information
Ross
- Town of Ross, Town Hall (415) 453-1453
- Ross Police Department (415) 453-1453, option 2
San Anselmo
- Town of San Anselmo, Town Hall (415) 258-4600
- Central Marin Police Department (415) 258-4610
Fairfax
- Town of Fairfax, Town Hall (415) 453-1584
- Fairfax Police Department (415) 453-5330
Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District
Other Fire Departments
- Marin County Fire Department (415) 499-6717
- Kentfield Fire Protection District (415) 453-7464
Christmas Toy Drive
Each year, many children who reside in the Ross Valley, will have a less-than-merry holiday season because their families have fallen upon hard times. If you would like to help a child, please bring an unwrapped gift to:
| Station 18 33 Sir Francis Drake Ross |
Station 19 777 San Anselmo Ave San Anselmo |
| Station 20 150 Butter field Road Sleepy Hollow |
Station 21 10 Park Road Fairfax |
Sponsored by:
Fairfax Police Officers Association
Ross Valley Firefighters Club
Ross Police Officers Association
