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What Is the Block Captain’s Role in Emergency Preparedness?

Block Captains are the conduit between residents and emergency services during an emergency. They have two-way radios to communicate with Belvedere's Emergency Operations Center.

Become a Block Captain

Block Captain Sign Up Form Thank you for volunteering to be a Block Captain. Please complete the form below, and we will be in touch.

About Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the Event of an Emergency The Belvedere Block Captains Program is a city-sponsored, resident-based community program. Block Captains are volunteers whose primary role is to get to know neighbors, help them prepare for an emergency, and liaise between first responders and Belvedere residents during an emergency. The Block Captains Program...

Public Works FAQs

What do I do if I want a tree on City property trimmed or removed?

Trimming of trees on public property require City approval in advance of any work conducted and will trigger an Encroachment Permit requirement. Removal of trees on public property is a multi-step process, including notification of neighbors. For more detail, contact the City's Public Works Department at (415) 435-3838 or email Antony Boyd, Public Works Director,...

How do I report a street light outage?

Please contact DC Electric to report a street light outage on their 24-hour Emergency Repair Phone Line: 1-707-992-0141 or Toll Free 1-866-523-8386. You may also email street light repair requests' to dispatch@dcelectricgroup.com or click here for online reporting.

When does the City clean the streets?

Belvedere streets are swept in zones. For details on the City's Street Maintenance Programs, please visit the street sweeping web page.

When do I need an encroachment permit?

An encroachment permit is required any time work is performed in the public rights of way. This includes moving trucks, storage of debris boxes, tree work, replacing concrete sidewalks, replacing curbs and gutters, and sewer lateral repair work that encroaches into the street. You can find an application here.

Public Works Applications & Forms

Below are applications and forms you may need for Public Works review and approval. Click on the document name to view or, when available, apply online. 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 Public Works Department by email...

Road closure and maintenance calendar

Information about road closures, road encroachments, and street maintenance projects can be viewed in The Road Closure Calendar below. Information can also be found in the Events section.

Critical Infrastructure Project

For over a decade, the City has been exploring ways to protect its two connector roads—Beach Road and San Rafael Avenue—from earthquake, storm, and sea-level rise risks. The two roads sit atop 80-year-old earthen levees, which are vulnerable to significant displacement in an earthquake and flooding in a large storm. The city’s utility trunk lines...

Storm Preparation

Storms can cause extensive damage and traffic accidents. It's important to prepare your family and home for storms.

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping occurs on Thursday and Friday of each week. The City is divided into four sweeping routes, as listed below and shown on the color-coded map. Each route is swept once per month. Rain or equipment issues may affect the schedule. Only public streets are swept during street sweeping operations. From November to January...

Chipper Days

Report a Coyote Interaction If this is an emergency and you require immediate assistance, call 911. If it's not an emergency: Complete the Marin Humane Animal-related complaints form: https://marinhumane.org/contact-animal-services/ Or For assistance 24 hours a day, please call 415.883.4621 and press “1” to reach help. About In 2023, Belvedere responded to resident complaints about coyotes...

Belvedere Community Foundation

Age Friendly Belvedere

About Age Friendly Belvedere is a volunteer effort to support residents aged 60 and over. The initiative seeks to promote health, safety, and happiness for residents while aging in place in our community. Residents of any age are welcome to join the Age-Friendly Belvedere advisory group, which meets monthly. If you would like to learn...

Outstanding Debt

In 2017, the City entered into a lease-leaseback of its corporation yard to free up funds to make additional payments to CalPERS. The debt was refinanced in 2020, and the outstanding balance is $1.65 million (June 30, 2024). The City has no other outstanding debt.

What is the planning review process?

You can find the City's Planning and Building Review Process and Timeline here.

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