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All public meetings in California are subject to The Brown Act. The Act is designed to let the public know when and where meetings will be held and what will be discussed and ensure those meetings are conducted openly and transparently. Agendas for regularly-scheduled meetings must be published at least 72 hours before the meeting....

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: Jane Cooper Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency, Non-Voting Council Liaison Belvedere Parks, Open Spaces, and Lanes Committee, Non-Voting Council Liaison Belvedere Historic Preservation Committee, Non-Voting Council Liaison Nancy Kemnitzer Transportation Authority of Marin, Member Association of Bay Area Governments,...

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...