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Submission

 

All construction permit applications start at each respective building department.  Please refer to the local building department for submission requirements:

 

Applications for the Town of Ross or the Town of San Anselmo

When submitting applications to the Town of Ross and the Town of San Anselmo also submit the following:

  • A completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form.
  • One set of architectural or engineered blue line drawings (wet-stamped and signed).
  • The minimum plan review fee is set forth in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review & single inspection).
  • These fees are the minimum charge for a typical application. Additional charges may apply for large projects and re-inspections, or failures to comply, which result in additional inspections.

Residential or Commercial Construction Projects typically require a minimum of 2 hours.

Fees are due at the time of plan submittal and the accepted methods of payment include:

Applications for the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District or the Town of Fairfax

Projects in the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District and the Town of Fairfax must first be date stamped by the building department and the applicant must complete a building department cover sheet. In addition to these items, please submit to the RVFD Administrative Office:

  • A completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form.
  • Two sets of architectural or engineered blue line drawings (wet-stamped and signed) with a building department date stamp.
  • For projects in Sleepy Hollow, a Fire Jurisdiction Transmittal Form provided by the Marin County Building Division.
  • The minimum plan review fee is set forth in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review & single inspection).
  • These fees are the minimum charge for a typical application. Additional charges may apply for large projects and re-inspections, or failures to comply, which result in additional inspections.

Residential or Commercial Construction Projects require a minimum of 2 hours.

Fees are due at the time of plan submittal and the accepted methods of payment include:

Creek Level Monitoring

Fairfax

Fairfax Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located behind Fairfax Town Hall.
Flood: Action: 6.7 ft.; Minor: 8.7 ft.; Moderate: 10.7 ft.


 

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located at 150 Butterfield Rd. 
Flood: Action: 5.3 ft.; Minor: 7.8 ft.; Moderate: 8.8 ft.


 

San Anselmo

San Anselmo Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located at 730 San Anselmo Ave. 
Flood: Action: 11.3 ft.; Minor: 13.3 ft.; Moderate: 16.3 ft.


 

Ross

Corte Madera Creek Level at Ross - Flood level is 16 ft (USGS gauge)

Notes:
Gauge located behind Ross Town Hall.
Flood: Action: 17.3 ft.; Minor: 19.3 ft.; Moderate: 20.3 ft.


NEW! Interactive Ross Valley Creek Stage Map. Monitor all creek gauges and stages in real-time in one view. 
This data is provided as a community service, and should not be relied upon as a sole source of information regarding current conditions, flood hazard, or risk.  Creek level information is updated when changes are detected.
Creeks and flooded areas are extremely dangerous. Please review our Storm and Flood Preparedness information for safety tips and additional resources.

Ross Valley Fire Stations

Fire Station 18 - Ross
Fire Station 19 - San Anselmo
Fire Station 20 - Sleepy Hollow
Fire Station 21 - Fairfax

Our Mission

To protect the lives, property and environment of Ross, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow and Fairfax through education, prevention and community service in a professional and caring manner that is fair, honest, respectful and ethical.

Contact Us

Ross Valley Fire Department
777 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960 USA
Tel: (415) 258-4686

For Emergencies, Dial 9-1-1