All streetaries operating, or applying to operate, in parking spaces within the public right-of-way must obtain a Streetary Encroachment Permit. The Streetary Encroachment Permit Application must be submitted and approved prior to the construction of any new streetary or the modification of any existing Streetary. In addition to the two application forms, the following submittals are required with an application to construct a new streetary:

• Plan sets are required for both custom design streetaries and modular streetaries.
  For custom designed streetaries without an overhead structure, it is recommended that plans are prepared by a design professional, such as an architect or engineer. Applicants requesting an overhead structure are required to submit plans that have been designed and engineered by a licensed design professional. The submitted plans should show the proposed layout of the streetary including:
  • The streetary location (business frontage, site address, parking space number, etc.)
  • Dimensions of parking stalls, streetary structure including platform, railings, overhead structure (if applicable), stormwater access, and traffic travel lanes in immediate area and in the proposed streetary.
  • Traffic protection measures and dimensions of the setbacks from adjacent parking spaces and adjacent traffic lane.
  • Location of any adjacent public utilities in the street including curb drains, manhole covers, water shut-off valves, sidewalk utility boxes, streetlight poles, parking meters, gutter drains, fire hydrants, parking meters, etc.
  • Plans must demonstrate ADA accessibility and show dimensions of required clearances
• Materials palette – Use color photo samples to demonstrate
  • Materials and plants to be used on platform
  • Railing materials
  • Platform materials
  • Overhead structure materials (if applicable)
• A valid City of San Rafael Business Tax Certificate, sometimes referred to as a business license.
• Evidence of current insurance coverage including a Certificate of Liability Insurance and Endorsements