Developer Fees
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT IN STATUTORY (LEVEL 1) SCHOOL FEES IMPOSED ON NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65995 AND EDUCATION CODE SECTION 17620
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board (“Board”) of the San Rafael City Elementary School District (“Elementary District”) and the San Rafael City High School District (“High School District”, and together with the Elementary District, “School District”) at its regular board meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, at the Board Room, located at 310 Nova Albion Way, 2nd Floor, San Rafael, California 94903, will consider approving an adjustment in statutory school fees (“Level I School Fees”) that may be imposed on new residential and commercial/industrial construction located within the boundaries of the School District pursuant to Government Code Section 65995 and Education Code Section 17620.
Reports entitled “2026 Fee Justification Study” were prepared for the Elementary District and the High School District pursuant to and in accordance with applicable law, which includes information and analysis demonstrating the relationship between new residential and commercial/industrial development and the School District’s need for the construction of school facilities, the estimated cost of the school facilities, and justification for the levy of Level I School Fees on new residential and commercial/industrial development.
The 2026 Fee Justification Studies and any related documents regarding the proposed adoption of the Level I School Fees will be available for public review, commencing Thursday, April 16, 2026, during normal business hours at the School District’s administrative office, located at 310 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, California 94903.
Questions and/or comments should be directed to Bob Marcucci, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
business-services@srcs.org or at (415) 492-3205
Developer Fee Studies for Elementary and High School
Please send your complete set of plans to ebusch@srcs.org before visiting in person. Please note that most of this process can be handled via email and USPS mail.
After we have reviewed your plans, we will reach out to you to discuss the application process.
Please make checks payable to "San Rafael Elementary or High School District," or when applicable, to "Miller Creek School District".
Level One School Impact Fees Effective June 2025
Residential
Elementary District $3.57
High School District $1.60
Miller Creek District $3.62
Commercial/Industrial
Elementary District $0.58
High School District $0.26
Miller Creek District $0.59
Self Storage*
Elementary District $0.03
High School District $0.13
Miller Creek District $0.06
**If the Storage Facility has living space, add a Residential Fee for the square footage. An application must be completed with the District for all Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) attached and unattached. This includes conversions of non-livable space, such as but not limited to garages and basements, and may be subject to fees.
Industrial Parks/Warehouse/ Manufacturing
Elementary $.57
High School $.26
Hospitality (Lodging)
Elementary $.47
High School $.26
ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR DEVELOPER FEE REPORT
JUSTIFICATION REPORT
2025 Justification Study
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The District evaluates mitigation amounts periodically (approximately every two years). Mitigation amounts are determined based on studies that include demographic data, State Allocation Board information, and a statistical analysis of projected impacts of future development on the District.
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If the addition is less than 500 square feet, no mitigation amounts are owed. If the addition is 500 square feet or more, mitigation amounts are owed for the entire addition. For example, if the addition is 750 square feet, mitigation amounts are owed on the full 750 square feet. If the square footage is 499 or less, no mitigation amounts are owed. If you are converting "unlivable" space (such as a garage or basement) into livable space that is more than 500 square feet, this qualifies for fees.
You must still complete an application with the District even when the addition is less than 500 square feet so the District can issue a certificate showing the addition is exempt. This includes ADUs and conversions of non-livable space such as but not limited to garages and basements.
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Yes, mitigation amounts apply even if you have no children because there will be an impact on the District if you sell to someone with children.