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Do I have to use an evacuation tag?

No. Evacuation tags are optional. It helps us evacuate neighborhoods more quickly, which means firefighters can get in more quickly to fight the fire. Most people we have talked with are very excited about the evacuation tags and we hope you are, too. Sonoma County and Napa County have had great success with their programs.

Can I get one for my vacation rental or second home?

Yes.

What if I’m elderly or disabled and can’t pick up an evacuation tag from the Police Department?

We are happy to help community members who need a little assistance. Please call the Police Department at (415) 435-3266, or you can email Chief Jason Wu at jwu@cityofbelvedere.org

Where do I affix the tag when I evacuate?

Place the tag in a location that is most visible to first responders who are on the street. This could be a gate, a mailbox, garage door or a front door. If there is more than one home on the property, make sure all homes are evacuated before placing the tag near the street. We...

Doesn’t the evacuation tag tell looters I am not home?

First responders usually mark your home with yellow tape or an “X” on the street when they confirm your home is evacuated. This is no different than an evacuation tag. We heavily patrol evacuated zones with help from our mutual aid partners and neighboring agencies. Your life is our first priority, then we focus on...

What if there is more than one home on my property?

When a first responder sees an evacuation tag near the street, he/she assumes everyone on the property has evacuated. If someone is still on the property, only place the tag on the homes that have been evacuated. If placing the tag near the end of your driveway, only do so when the whole property and...

Get Ready 94920 Program

Get Ready 94920 is a disaster preparedness program from the Tiburon Police Department that educates residents on how to protect themselves and their families against all types of disasters. Click below for more information and to Get Ready 94920

AlertMarin Emergency Notification

AlertMarin Emergency Notification is a County of Marin program that provides emergency alerts via call, text, email or smartphone. Click below for more information and to register.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

The Belvedere Police Department can help you safely dispose of your unwanted and expired medications. To do this, simply drop off your medications at the drop-off box in the the lobby of the Police Department during regular business hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. How to Safely Dispose of Medicines: Cross out...

Belvedere Evacuation Tag Program

The Belvedere Police Department, in partnership with other Marin law enforcement and fire agencies, is giving away evacuation tags to Belvedere residents. These tags are a new tool to help us more quickly ensure that neighborhoods are evacuated during a disaster. During an emergency, residents should display the tag in a location that is highly...

Register your home security camera

The Belvedere Police Department wants to partner with residents and business owners to help solve crime and keep our community safe. Registering your business or personal surveillance camera with the Citizens' View Security Camera Program to help assist the Police Department in its overall crime prevention strategy. Registration is fast and simple. How Does It...

Sign up for daily wellbeing checks

Register yourself or a loved one for wellbeing checks. We'll call daily and find out how you are doing and if you need any assistance.

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)

2015 Senate Bill 34 (SB34) Compliance The Belvedere Police Department uses an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system in compliance with 2015 Senate Bill 34 (SB34), which is operated by Vigilant Solutions. The ALPR technology allows for the automated detection of license plates. It is used by the Belvedere Police Department to convert data associated...

Police Safety Programs

BELNET BELNET is a senior citizen wellbeing check program for Belvedere residents. Click here for more information and to apply. Citizens' View Security Camera Program The Citizens' View Security Camera Program was designed to help deter crime by giving residents and businesses the opportunity to register their private security camera(s) with the Belvedere Police Department. Click...

How can I find out if my property is located in a floodplain?

Please visit the Flood Smart website for floodplain information.

How do I schedule a building inspection?

To request an inspection, please call (415) 435-8915. As long as the inspection request is called in before midnight, an inspection may be performed the very next working day. No inspections are performed during the weekends or holidays, and no construction is permitted on those days.

What is the plan check turn-around time for a Building Permit Application?

Permit applications are divided into three categories that determine the timeline for either the permit approval or for the initial plan review comments. Some home projects limited in size are subject to Building Permit Exemption when being done as a single activity or not in conjunction with a larger project. These include: Painting, wallpapering, bookshelves, cabinets, tile...

What information is needed on the plans I submit for a building permit?

Each Sheet Of The Plans must include the follow basic information: Job Address; Drawing Scale(s), the date of the drawings, Assessor’s Parcel Number; Owner’s Name; printed contact information, the signature of the person preparing the plans; plans prepared by an Architect or Engineer must stamped and signed. Page 2 of 3 Information Required On Permit...

What are the current applicable construction codes?

The California Building Standards Commission has adopted the following construction codes, which are effective in the City of Belvedere as of January 1, 2014: 2016 California Building Code 2016 California Residential Code 2016 California Plumbing Code 2016 California Green Building Standards Code 2016 California Mechanical Code 2016 California Fire Code 2016 California Electrical Code And...

How many sets of plans do I need to submit for a building permit?

The Building, Planning, and Public Works Departments all accept permit submittals digitally. This is the preferred method of project submittal. The applications can be sent to Planning and Building Permit Technician, Nancy Miller, at nmiller@cityofbelvedere.org, Building Official, Brian Van Son, at bvanson@cityofbelvedere.org, and/or Associate Planner, Samie Malakiman, at smalakiman@cityofbelvedere.org. Should you wish to submit your...

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