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Any individual or company doing business in Belvedere is required to purchase a business license. This includes commercial and home-based businesses located in Belvedere, as well as businesses located elsewhere entering Belvedere to do business. Cost Business License Tax - Annual: $160 Business License - Relocation Fee: $15 Business License - Duplicate/Replacement: $15 Business License...

Like most cities in California, Belvedere offers employee retirement benefits through CalPERS. These plans are defined-benefit in nature and funded. Both the City and its employees make annual contributions, comprising the cost of service accrual for the upcoming year and payment toward any unfunded accrued liability (UAL) for past service not covered by plan assets....

Each year, the City Council holds an annual planning session to agree its priorities for the upcoming year. One or two Council Members are assigned to lead each area, working alongside staff to introduce policies to deliver on those priorities, typically within a 1-2 year time horizon. 2023 Priorities Improved Communications (Wilkinson & Cooper) Planning...

Belvedere Council Members serve in a voluntary capacity. They receive no compensation and are not eligible for any benefits. However, they may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.

In addition to their roles on City Council, council members serve on various committees and boards, as follows: Kevin Burke Belvedere Historic Preservation Committee, Non-Voting Council Liaison Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency, Non-Voting Council Liaison Marin BayWave Committee, Member Marin Clean Energy, Alternate Pat Carapiet Richardson Bay Regional Authority, Member Belvedere Traffic Safety and Circulation Committee, Non-Voting...

The following are relevant maps and resources for Belvedere: Belvedere Zoning Map Belvedere Evacuation Map Belvedere Visitor's Map FEMA Flood Zone Map Belvedere / Tiburon Peninsula Area Map MarinMap – Geographic Information System

Trees in Belvedere are protected by Belvedere Municipal Code and Policy because they will often provide screening, privacy, and shade. Before removing a tree, review relevant City Code and Policy, and then contact the Planning Department by email or call (415) 435-8902. Relevant City Code and Policy Municipal Code 20, Architectural and Environmental Design Review...

Title 21 of the Belvedere Municipal Code was adopted in 1993 to protect and preserve significant sites and structures that impart a distinct aspect and ambiance as visible reminders of the Belvedere's historical heritage. A site or structure must fit specific criteria to be considered as having historical significance. Title 21 also established the Historic...

The Belvedere 2023 - 2031 Housing Element represents the City's intent to plan for the housing needs of the community while also meeting the State's housing goals as set forth in Article 10.6 of the California Government Code. The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and a suitable living environment...

Title 22 of Belvedere's Municipal Code established Objective Design Development Standards and Regulations to govern qualified Housing Accountability Act, Senate Bill 330, and Senate Bill 35 projects within the City of Belvedere. These standards reflect the community's vision for implementing the intent of the Belvedere General Plan to facilitate housing production and specifically infill housing...

As you begin your project, you should carefully review the relevant Belvedere Code, Policies and Standard related to Planning and Building. To view a document, click the link below. Municipal Code Belvedere Municipal Code, Title 16 – Building & Construction Belvedere Municipal Code, Title 19 – Zoning Belvedere Municipal Code, Title 20 – Architectural &...

The Housing Element outlines our plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the Belvedere community. It's a chapter in our General Plan.

Summary of Common Planning & Design Review Fees Below is the current City's Master Schedule of Fees and Charges, and a Proposed Fees Schedule that will be brought to Council for discussion and possible adoption on April 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning & Building Department by email or call...

Below are applications and forms you may need for the planning and building review and approval process. To view a document, click on the document name. When the document appears, you can download it by clicking the download button. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact the Planning & Building Department by...

Belvedere’s Planning & Building How-to Guide is designed to provide an overview of the City's planning and building process to help you navigate your way through it.  Note: Most all home projects in Belvedere require either Planning review and approval, Building review and approval or both. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning...

Please click the link below to view Belvedere's Municipal Code, which contains all current ordinances, or laws, of the City. The code is updated annually. You can find more recent City ordinances here.