Mill Valley Planning And Building Update

From the City of Mill Valley:

As of Monday, March 16, 2020, City Hall is closed to the general public. Staffing services are limited to "essential services" based on the Shelter in Place Order that is in place until April 7, 2020. We ask for your patience while the City adjusts its staffing and workload accordingly.

At this time, Planning and Building services are by appointment only, with building inspections to continue.

Building Department

The Shelter in Place Order exempts maintenance of essential infrastructure, including the construction of housing. Based on this exemption, staff will continue to process permits and plan check submittals, as staffing allows. In-person submittals require an appointment and are based on staffing availability.

Building Inspections and In-Person Appointments (plan submittals)

• Contact Administrative Aide Receptionist Becky Murray at email: bmurray@cityofmillvalley.org or phone: 415-388-4033.
• City inspectors will contact the household to confirm the inspection prior to conducting the site visit to ensure that health and safety protocols are followed.

"Over the Counter" Building Permits

• Small permits such as electric panel, water heater, furnace installations, or re-roofs will be processed via e-mail; please complete the permit application and return via email to Permit Service Coordinator Athena Langdon alangdon@cityofmillvalley.org.

• Small plan check reviews for generators, roof mounted photovoltaic systems, kitchen and bath remodels may be reviewed electronically or by appointment only. To initiate the process, please fill out the permit application and e-mail the application and supporting information to Permit Service Coordinator Athena Langdon at alangdon@cityofmillvalley.org.

Planning Department

City planning staff are processing current applications. When needed, phone and online appointments are preferred. If in-person consultation is needed, please schedule an appointment directly with staff. For general questions contact planning@cityofmillvalley.org, or for general zoning information, go to www.marinmap.org and/or the Planning Department’s forms and resource page.

Stay Informed

Please note that local requirements continue to change, so please check the Planning & Building page for updates.

This press release was produced by the City of Mill Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.