West Marin Visioning
West Marin Visioning is a three year project run by Marin County Community Development Agency. It will include community-driven efforts including a Community Advisory Group of 7-13 members, as well as workshops and surveys, to define a shared, long-term vision for the future of West Marin. Per the CDA website: The resulting vision will serve as a guiding framework for future planning, investment, and policy discussions, helping ensure that decisions reflect community values while responding to ever changing conditions.
Important Dates
- October 20, 2026 — Board of Supervisors Meeting to Approve CAG Bylaws
- November 2026-January 2027 — Applications for Community Advisory Group Accepted
- March, 2027 — Board of Supervisors appoints Community Action Group members
- Spring 2027-Spring 2029 - Consultant engaged, Technical Studies, Community Workshops and surveys
- Spring 2029+ - Community Review of draft Vision document begins
Sea Level Rise
Marin County's newly established Climate and Sustainability Office is leading a countywide planning effort to address the threats posed by Sea Level Rise along Marin's Bay and Outer Coasts, and to meet the State of California's requirements under SB272 to create a countywide Sea Level Rise Plan by 2034
Important Dates
- December 8, 2026 - Ocean Protection Council Meeting to vote on Marin's SB-1 Sea Level Rise Planning Grant Applications, including Outer Coast
- Winter 2026-Spring 2027 - Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) Drafts and three Outer Coast Community Advisory Committees formed
- December 2034 - Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Amendment Certification Deadline by Coastal Commision for SB272 mandated Outer Coast Sea Level Rise Plan