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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 Click the link below to view the City's Master Schedule of Fees and Charges. To download, click the download button. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning & Building Department by email or call (415) 435-3838.

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.

Current Openings Police Officer - posted April 22, 2022  

Like most municipalities in California, Belvedere operates a salary "step system" for all employees except the City Manager. Based on performance, employees can move up a step and earn a 5% merit increase each year until they reach Step E. Thereafter, real salaries are capped unless the employee is promoted to a new position. Step...

Please contact City Hall for access to older agreements.

The City Manager is the only employee with a non-step employment contract. Please contact City Hall for access to older contracts.

The City offers a competitive benefits package for all its employees. The City covers health benefits, including dental, for each employee and their dependents based on the Kaiser or PERS Platinum rate. Employees receive paid holidays, sick leave and vacation paid time off. Eligible employees receive retiree health benefits at the PEMHCA minimum. Please review...

The Fire Tax is the only tax Belvedere levies on its residents above and beyond the 1% property tax mandated by Prop 13 (of which it receives just 20.7%). The Fire Tax was introduced in 1980 as an evergreen, flat-rate parcel tax to fund the transition from a volunteer Fire Department to a contract for...

Every year, property owners in California pay a basic property tax equal to 1.0% of the assessed value of their property. This tax is collected by the county and apportioned across local agencies in accordance with the percentages negotiated following the passage of Prop 13 in 1978. The City receives 20.7% of the basic 1.0%...