Zoning administrator approves two hillside home additions in San Rafael

Jan 22, 2026

The San Rafael zoning administrator on Oct. 1 approved design-review permits for additions at 559 Fairhills Drive and 197 Hillside Avenue, finding both projects categorically exempt from CEQA; each decision is subject to a five-day appeal period.

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San Rafael — The zoning administrator approved two design-review permits Wednesday for proposed additions at 559 Fairhills Drive and 197 Hillside Avenue, finding both projects categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The decisions, announced after staff presentations, are subject to a five-day appeal period.

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