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Posted on: April 24, 2023

City of Mill Valley to Consider Mandatory Retrofit Program

At their June 5, 2023* meeting, the Mill Valley City Council will consider a new, mandatory “Soft Story” Retrofit Program with an objective of protecting existing housing stock in the community. “Soft Story” structu...Read on...

Planning & Building
Posted on: February 21, 2023

Feb. 28th Planning Commission Meeting to Discuss the Housing Element and DSEIR:

On February 28, 2023 Planning Commission will host a public hearing to collect comments on the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR), which evaluates the potential environmental impacts of implementing the goals, policies and programs conta...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: January 12, 2023

Richardson Terrace Update - 575 E Blithedale Ave. 2023-01-11

January 12, 2023

On January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission resumed the public hearing to consider a mixed-use project referred to as “Richardson Terrace”.    Following deliberative comments, the Planning Commission ...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Update on 1 Hamilton Drive Affordable Housing

Update on 1 Hamilton Drive Affordable Housing: Council and Planning Commission Identify Building Concept to Further Evaluate 

At the November 30, 2022 joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting, Council received an update on a proposal to ...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: December 8, 2022

Richardson Terrace Update – 575 East Blithedale Avenue

December 8, 2022

November 17, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting

On November 17, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing to consider a Design Review application for a Mixed-Use Project proposed at 575 East Blithedale, referred to as “Richardson T...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: November 10, 2022

Housing Update: 1 Hamilton Drive and Housing Element Update

Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 30, 2022 to Discuss Housing at 1 Hamilton and the Housing Element 

City Council and Planning Commission will meet jointly on November 30, 2022 at 6:30pm at the Community Center ...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: October 27, 2022

1 Hamilton Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Canceled/Postponed

City officials have canceled the 1 Hamilton November 2, 2022 joint meeting to allow City planners and the Project Team additional time to gather information on preliminary design concepts to present to the City Council and Planning Commission later this y...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: October 12, 2022

Richardson Terrace Update – 575 East Blithedale Avenue

October 12, 2022

Proposed Project:

In 2020, the City of Mill Valley Planning Division received a Design Review application for a mixed-use housing development project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue, which is referred to as “Richardson Terrace.” At the time, ...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: October 20, 2022

City Hosts 1 Hamilton Open House

On October 13, 2022, the City of Mill Valley and EAH Housing hosted a community Open House to discuss building approximately 40-50 affordable rental apartments on the northern portion of the city-owned parcel at 1 Hamilton Drive. The main topics at the Op...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: September 22, 2022

1 Hamilton Update: Council Approves Relocation of Facilities, City Hosts Open House in October

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The City of Mill Valley is currently partnering with EAH Housing to explore the feasibility of building approximately 40-50 affordable rental apartments on the northern portion of 1 Hamilton Drive. On September 19, City Council directed planning staff to ...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Housing Element Environmental Review: 30-day Public Comment Period

30-day Public Comment Period on Scope of Environmental Analysis Initiated. The City of Mill Valley invites interested parties and the community to comment on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the environmental review of the 2023-2031 Housing Element thr...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Green Building – Community Meeting June 22 (6pm)

Help shape Marin County’s Proposed Green Building Model Ordinance, which will also shape Mill Valley’s Green Building update. Attend a FREE virtual community meeting on June 22nd to learn more and discuss proposed regulations for the next Building Code up...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: May 26, 2022

Proposal to Renovate the Sequoia Theater

SEQUOIA THEATER RENOVATION PLAN

The California Film Institute (CFI), owner of the historic Sequoia Theater, has submitted a proposal to fully renovate and convert the two-screen Sequoia Theater with 604 seats into a new cinema and education center with fou...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Request for Qualifications for Housing-Related Environmental Services

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The Planning Department has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), to obtain Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified individuals or firms to provide On-Call Environmental Consulting services for housing-related programs. Consultants will the...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: January 13, 2022

New City Hall Lobby Kiosk

A woman stands in front of a large touch screen display in the City Hall Lobby

A new touch screen kiosk is in the City Hall lobby to help customers make appointments for building and planning services. The kiosk offers a large touch screen keyboard that makes typing content easy to use. The kiosk works like a giant wireless smart ph...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: November 2, 2021

City Council Scheduled to Update the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations

City Council Scheduled to Update the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations and Establish New Regulations for Two-Unit Projects Allowed Under Senate Bill 9 

Summary:  City Council Scheduled to Formally Adopt Updates to the Accessory Dw...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: November 2, 2021

Climate Action Plan Update - November 2021

Climate Action Plan Update 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 pm    

The City is updating its Climate Action Plan. This meeting will focus on emissions related to the built environment. At the meeting the Task Force will di...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: February 22, 2022

1 Hamilton Drive - Join us for an Online Workshop on March 10

Online Workshop to discuss affordable housing opportunities at 1 Hamilton Drive: March 10, 2022 (6:30-8:30pm)

The City of Mill Valley has partnered with EAH Housing to evaluate the northern portion of 1 Hamilton Drive as a possible site to build affordable...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: November 2, 2021

Housing Element Update - November 2021

Housing Element Update

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:30 - 8:30 pm    

The Housing Advisory Committee will host the second Housing Element Workshop on November 10, 2021 (6:30-8:30pm).  This workshop will focus on the sites invento...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: October 8, 2021

Zoning Code Updates - October 2021

Planning Commission to Review the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Proposed New Ordinance to Address New State Legislation (SB9)

On October 12, 2021 Planning Commission will consider recommending that City Council adopt two resolutions to update the A...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: May 13, 2021

Richardson Terrace - 575 E Blithedale Avenue

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Proposed Project:

The City of Mill Valley Planning Division received a revised Design Review application for a mixed-use housing development project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue on April 2, 2021. The proposal, referred to as "Richardson Terrace,"...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: April 12, 2021

City of Mill Valley's Tree Ordinance

Trees

Did you know that a permit is required to cut down trees on your property? 

The removal of a single tree without a permit, could cost you $15,000 in fines and fees.

Trees contribute greatly to the identity, character, environmental health and natur...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: May 14, 2021

Housing Advisory Committee Meeting #9

Housing Advisory Committee Meeting #9

The City of Mill Valley's Housing Advisory Committee will meet on May 25, 2021 (5:00-6:30pm) to discuss two "House Mill Valley" programs that foster new affordable housing in Mill Valley.

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Planning & Building
Posted on: December 28, 2020

Richardson Terrace - 575 E Blithedale Update

December 28, 2020

The City of Mill Valley Planning Division received a Design Review application for a mixed-use housing development project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue on December 17, 2020.  The proposal, referred to as “Richardson Te...

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Planning & Building
Posted on: July 16, 2020

575 E. Blithedale / Richardson Terrace Preliminary Application

7/16/2020

On July 9, 2020, the City of Mill Valley Planning Division received a preliminary application for a mixed-use housing development project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue.  The proposal, referred to as “Richardson Terrace,” includes 25 resi...

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Planning & Building