Ordinance 2052 Amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the San Rafael Municipal Code
Summary
SCH Number
2025100591
Public Agency
City of San Rafael
Document Title
Ordinance 2052 Amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the San Rafael Municipal Code
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2025
Document Description
An ordinance of the San Rafael City Council amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code of the City Of San Rafael, by repealing Title 12 and Amending Title 12 thereof; adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Energy Code, and the California Referenced Standards Code with Appendices and Amendments herein; adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Pool and Spa Code with Amendments; amend Chapter 12.360 Single-Family Model Reach Code – FlexPath; herein and adopting Findings of Fact supporting the amendments to the Codes.
Contact Information
Name
Cory Bytof
Agency Name
City of San Rafael
Job Title
Sustainability Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Citywide
Zip
94901
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15378(b)(5), 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
The Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Further, the Ordinance will protect and enhance the environment and San Rafael’s natural resources by reducing local greenhouse gas emissions through reducing the use of fossil fuels by incentivizing additional energy efficiency and electrification measures for remodeled homes; and by requiring all projects to incorporate green building measures included those related to water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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