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City Attorney

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1. How do I file a claim for damages with the Town?

If you believe the Town is responsible for any personal injuries or property damage, you must file a claim form (PDF) with the Town. Generally, this form must be filed with the Town within six months of the alleged incident.

2. Will your office answer legal questions for residents of the Town?

The City Attorney can discuss legal issues pertaining to Town ordinances, Town Council or Planning Commission agenda items or other Town-related questions. However, the City Attorney is not permitted to give legal advice to private citizens on personal matters. The following is a partial list of resources for residents with legal questions:

• The Contra Costa County Bar Association operates a referral service for private attorneys.
• The Contra Costa County Superior Court provides a small claims advisor for individuals considering filing a small claims lawsuit.
• The State Bar of California has a number of publications on specific legal subjects, ranging from estate planning to criminal to juveniles.

3. Where can I get access to the Town's Municipal Codes?

The Town’s Municipal Code is available in an electronic format online. Further information on the code and how the Town’s enforcement is carried out can be found on the Code Enforcement Page.

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Development Services - Code Enforcement

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1. What is a code violation?

A code violation is a condition tending to:

• Reduce the value of private property
• Promote blight and deterioration
• Constitute an attractive nuisance
• Injurious to the health, safety and general welfare

To respond to these conditions, the Town has adopted various codes and ordinances that help to ensure a clean and safe environment. Any non-compliance with the Town of Danville Municipal Code is considered to be a code violation. Some suspected violations are actually permitted activities.

2. What is not a code violation?

There are some conditions or neighborhood issues that are not considered violations of the Danville Municipal Code. These conditions or neighborhood issues do not fall under Code Enforcement for enforcement. Code Enforcement does not enforce issues between residents that are civil in nature and does not enforce Covenants, Codes and Restrictions (CC&Rs). CC&Rs are a private agreement between property owners and are commonly enforced by the residential Homeowners' Association (HOA) or property management company.

The Town recommends that neighbors try to communicate with each other to work out their disputes. Neighbor Law, by Cora Jordan, is a resource that can help when researching tips and advice on how to resolve and restore good neighborhood relations. If the matter cannot be resolved through communication, the parties may choose to use the services of mediation or a civil court process.

3. What should I do if I receive a “Notice of Violation” letter”?

You should contact Code Enforcement to discuss the possible violation. The Town is looking for voluntary compliance and is willing to work with you to resolve the issue.

4. If voluntary compliance is not achieved within a reasonable amount of time, what is the citation fee?

Citations begin at $100 and may increase to $500 per day that the violation persists. Most violations are resolved prior to the imposition of a citation.

5. What are the construction working hours in a residential neighborhood?

The allowable hours to operate or perform construction or repair work (which creates noise) within or adjacent to a residential land use district are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

6. My neighbor’s front yard is very messy and has an inoperable vehicle and recreational vehicle parked on their driveway. What can Code Enforcement do?

Code Enforcement can work with the property owner to clean up parts of their property. Code Enforcement works with property owners and tenants to remove or screen from public view inoperable vehicles, recreational vehicles, and junk on their property. The Town does not enforce the general maintenance of front yards such as tall weeds and dead lawns. If you live in an area with a Homeowners' Association (HOA), you may contact the HOA to see if they have more stringent regulations than the Town.

Parking Enforcement enforces inoperable vehicles and recreational vehicles illegally parked on the public right-of-way.

7. My neighbor’s tree branches overhang onto my property and are dropping leaves into my yard. Can the Town make them trim the branches or remove the tree?

The Town does not have the authority to require a property owner to trim or remove any of their vegetation unless it encroaches into a public right-of-way that impedes either pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

8. My neighbor’s dog barks all day and night. What can I do?

The Town's Municipal Code does not address barking dogs. The Contra Costa County Animal Services (CCCAS) would be the appropriate department to contact in regards to this matter. CCCAS has a Noisy Animal Complaint Form that you would need to complete and submit. For more information, please contact CCCAS at 925-335-8300 or visit their website.

9. There are dogs, accompanied by the owner, that are off leash roaming around the Town’s community parks and private parks. What can Code Enforcement do?

The Town has a designated dog park (Canine Corral) that is located at Hap Magee Ranch Park, which allows dogs to be off leash. The Canine Corral is non-monitored and relies on its users to maintain reasonable conditions and sanitation. Before embarking on a trip to the Canine Corral it is important that users understand the rules and regulations to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.

As for the other parks, the Contra Costa County Animal Services (CCCAS) is responsible for enforcing leash laws. For more information, please contact CCCAS at 925-335-8300 or visit their website.

10. How do I check to see if a building permit has been issued for a property?

To view permit history for a property, please visit www.danville.ca.gov/CAP and select “Search” from the black bar at the top of the screen. Select “Permit” from the dropdown menu, and search by address. If no results appear when searching by Address, try entering only a portion of the entire address. If there is a permit in “Issued” status, it means that the Town has authorized the construction described in the project description.

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Development Services - Magee Ranch Development Page

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1. What is The Magee Preserve Project?

This is a proposal by Davidon Homes to develop approximately 29 acres (or 7%) of the 410-acre project site with 69 single family homes and seven attached secondary dwelling units (a.k.a. “casitas” or “in-law units”).

As shown on the project site plan on the project page, the proposed lots are shown in blue while the remaining 381 acres (shown in white) would be converted to permanent open space.  

2. Is it a development on an Open Space Preserve?

No.  The name of the proposed project selected by the developer is The Magee Preserve.  If approved, the project would set aside approximately 93% of the site as permanent open space.  However, at this time the property is privately owned by the Magee family and has development rights based on General Plan and zoning regulations established long before the Town’s incorporation.

3. Where is it located?

As shown on the site plan (on the project page), the property is located on the south side of Diablo Road and Blackhawk Road extending approximately two miles east from the intersection of Diablo Road/Green Valley Road/McCauley Road. 

Most of the proposed homes (66 units) would be situated behind existing development on the south side Blackhawk Road, set back from the road. The remaining three homes would be located off of McCauley Road, near the Diablo Road intersection.

4. What are the existing General Plan and Zoning designations for the Magee property?

The existing “Magee property” is comprised of 10 separate parcels with a range of General Plan and zoning designations; most of the property is covered by the either the Agricultural or Rural Residential Land Use Designations. Table 3-2 (page 3-11) of the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (Revised DEIR) provides a summary by parcel. 

It’s important to note that both the Danville General Plan and Town’s Zoning district for the Agricultural and Rural Residential Land Use Designations permit residential uses.  Specifically, this property’s zoning of A-2; General Agricultural District permits “a detached single-family dwelling on each parcel and the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary to it” by right.  The zoning allows up to one home per five acres.

5. How does the General Plan or Zoning District allow 69 lots on Agricultural land?

As a first step in the Town’s development review process, a lot study is undertaken to determine a property’s maximum allowable development potential.  This study takes into account the property’s permitted density (example: up to one home per five acres) as well as the relevant development standards that apply (example: no development within 100 vertical feet of a ridgeline or on slopes in excess of 30-percent, etc.).  The conclusion of this study was that the Magee Ranch property had the right to request a maximum of 78 lots.  

In 2010, SummerHill Homes submitted a development application for 85 homes.  Through the environmental review process, the proposal was reduced to 78 homes in 2011 and subsequently to 70 homes by late 2012.  In response to comments that surfaced through the Draft EIR prepared for the original project, the unit count was reduced further to 69 homes. 

6. Why can't the property be preserved in its current farmland state?

A city’s General Plan outlines the development rights of every parcel within its limits.  In this case, the property’s General Plan land use designations and its corresponding zoning districts allows up to 78 lots.  Denying a landowner the ability to request a development proposal consistent with the General Plan could constitute an unconstitutional taking of private property rights.

7. What is Measure S?

On November 7, 2000, the voters in Danville approved Measure S, which amended the Town’s General Plan.  It requires that any change to lands designated in the General Plan as (1) Agricultural, (2) General Open Space, or (3) Parks and Recreation would be subject to a vote of the people or a 4/5 vote of the Town Council.

Properties designated as General Open Space or Parks and Recreation have no development potential, but properties designated as Agricultural do have some limited development potential. 

Therefore, a property designated as Agricultural may be developed without triggering a Measure S vote – as long as the proposed development does not exceed the maximum density permitted by that land use designation.  Any development proposal that exceeds the maximum permitted density would require a General Plan Amendment and be subject to a Measure S vote.

As a final note, many of the comments have referred to the property as “Agricultural Open Space,” which has led to a misunderstanding that the property has no development potential.  “Agricultural” and “Open Space” are, in actuality, two separate General Plan land use designations. 

8. Is the project subject to Measure S and therefore a public vote?

No.  The reason why is that the proposed project is requesting a change in the Zoning district; not a change to its General Plan land use designation.  The proposed rezoning does not add development potential.  Instead, it serves to transfer all development rights of the 410-acre site to just 29 acres and preserves the remaining 381 acres as permanent open space (Revised DEIR, page 1-1).

9. Why does the property need to be rezoned?

While the property owner could propose to subdivide the property with all homes spread across the entire 410 acres, it would be inconsistent with the Town’s General Plan.  The Danville General Plan contains several “Special Concern Areas,” which are properties that warrant additional and specific direction related to its potential development.  The Magee Ranch property is one of these Special Concern Areas and the General Plan’s direction for it states that:

“[P]roposals which transfer the allowable number of homes to the least sensitive and obtrusive parts of the site are encouraged.”

“[S]ubdivision of this Special Concern Area into five-acre ‘ranchette’ sites similar to those in the Tassajara Lane/Sherburne Hills area is strongly discouraged. Such development would require grading and road construction that could substantially diminish the visual qualities of the area. Transferring allowable densities to a limited number of areas within the ranch would enable the bulk of the site to be set aside as permanent open space.”

The only way to meet these planning objectives is to rezone the property to allow for the transfer of potential development of the 410-acre site to just 29 acres, preserving the remaining 381 acres as permanent open space.

10. How much traffic would the project generate?

The traffic analysis studied the project’s potential impact using a methodology that allows the Town to distinguish between current traffic conditions from the project’s contribution to an existing traffic baseline.   Under law, a project is only required to mitigate its own impacts to the baseline rather than to fix all existing problems.   

The analysis concluded that the project would increase the daily traffic volume along the Diablo Road corridor, west of Mt. Diablo Scenic, by 4-percent.  The project would also be required to contribute its fair share of future road improvements.

As a contribution toward improving the travel corridor, the project applicant has agreed to improve the intersection of Diablo/Green Valley/McCauley intersection by extending the westbound right-turn and through lanes.  This would increase the number of cars that can move through one traffic signal cycle and decrease the overall wait time, improving the operation of the intersection. 

It is also worth noting that the methodology used in the traffic analysis has been upheld by the both the Contra Costa County Superior Court (2013) and the California Court of Appeal (2015).  {Internal Note: these will be linked to documents}

11. Were impacts to cyclists considered?

Yes, the traffic study performed an analysis of bicycle safety using a nationally recognized method established by the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM 2010).  The analysis concludes that a proposed development of 69 homes has a negligible impact on bicycle safety. 

It is also worth noting that the proposed project would enable the Town to implement a long-term vision to build a paved multi-purpose path across this property as alternative to Diablo Road.   

12. Would the project cause downstream flooding and erosion?

The hydrologic analysis that was prepared for the project and described in detail within Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) concluded that the project would mitigate potential hydrologic impacts related to increases in peak flow rates by installing a detention basin that would maintain post-project peak flows at pre-project levels. As a result, the project would not result in an increase in peak flows in the creek.

13. Would the development impair the ability for police and fire to respond?

The Draft EIR includes an analysis of the proposed development’s potential impact on public services, including police and fire. The analysis included interviews with both appropriate police and fire personnel. The analysis concludes that, while the development would incrementally increase demands on services, the development would not adversely impact response times, and would be considered less than significant.

14. Has this project been proposed before?

Yes.  In 2010, SummerHill Homes submitted a development application for 85 homes.  Through the environmental review process, the proposal was reduced to 78 homes in 2011 and subsequently to 70 homes by late 2012.  In response to comments that surfaced through the Draft EIR prepared for the original project, the unit count was reduced further to 69 homes.   After holding four public hearings to consider the development proposal, the Town of Danville approved the 69-unit project in July 2013.  

15. Was there a lawsuit filed against the original project?

Yes.  A lawsuit was filed in July 2013 to challenge the project approvals, alleging that the Final EIR inadequately addressed project impacts and that the project was inconsistent with the Town’s General Plan. 

The Trial Court rejected the majority of these claims and the Court of Appeal rejected all allegations except the claim that the EIR did not adequately address potential impacts to bicycle safety.  Specifically, additional environmental analysis on bicycle safety is required before the Town considers approval of the proposed project.

Factual documents related to lawsuit  

o          2013 Contra Costa County Trial Court Decision

o          2015 California Court of Appeal Decision

16. What was the outcome of the lawsuit on the SummerHill development proposal?

The Superior Court rejected most of these claims and the Court of Appeal rejected all allegations except the claim that the EIR did not adequately address impacts to bicycle safety. 

Specifically, additional environmental analysis on bicycle safety is required before the Town considers approval of the proposed project.  As a part of updating the EIR to address bicycle safety, the Town has also chosen to update other environmental studies (such as transportation, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, etc.).  

17. What will happen if Measure Y passes, or if it fails?

If Measure Y passes, the 69 lot project that was approved by the Town Council in July would be affirmed, and the applicant could go forward with project development. If Measure Y fails, the Town’s approval would be overturned. As a result, the property would stay as it is until a future development is proposed and approved. More information can be found here: https://www.danville.ca.gov/711/March-3-2020-Election

18. What public trails would be associated with the development?

The applicant would be required to dedicate public trail easements throughout the project site.  Some of these would be dedicated to the East Bay Regional Park District. A trail easement running parallel to Diablo Road would also be dedicated to the Town of Danville. More information on project trails can be found here:  https://www.danville.ca.gov/645/Diablo-Road-Trail-Feasibility-Study

19. Who will maintain the trails?

The trails would be maintained through a Geologic Hazards Abatement District (GHAD) that would be established as part of the project. As a result, the new homeowners would pay for the maintenance.

20. Will Diablo Road be improved?

The cost of widening Diablo Road has been studied and found to be cost prohibitive https://www.danville.ca.gov/645/Diablo-Road-Trail-Feasibility-Study. However, both the Diablo/Blackhawk/Mount Diablo Scenic and Diablo/Green Valley/McCauley Road intersections would be improved.

21. How will the open space be assured to be permanent?

The P-1; Planned Unit Development rezoning would transfer all development rights to 29 acres of the site, leaving the remaining 381 acres of the site with no development rights. In addition, scenic easements and protective easements covering the 381 acres would be dedicated to the Town. Finally, the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) has agreed to accept over 90 percent of the land in either fee title ownership or restrictive easements assuring no future development. See EBRPD letter https://www.danville.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3941/12-05-19-Letter-from-EBRPD-to-Town-Manager-Joe-Calabrigo-PDF

22. Will the project have a negative impact on fire safety?

Fire safety was fully studied as part of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project. In consultation with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, the report found that the project would not have a significant impact on fire safety in the area. The project would also include three evacuation routes through the open space area to the south and west in addition to Blackhawk Road.  You can watch and listen to the information provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s Fire Marshall on this subject at: https://danville-ca.granicus.com/player/clip/1170?view_id=9. Discussion starts at the 50:00 minute mark and finishes at 56:30.

23. Are there State laws that require development of open space?

Concerns have been expressed that even with preservation of open space, the state could require further housing development on the open space.  There are no state laws that would force the development of open space.

24. How many vehicles trips would the development add to the roadway network?

As documented in the development’s Traffic Impact Analysis, the development would add an estimated 841 vehicle trips in a 24-hour period, with 804 originating from the 66 homes entering from the Blackhawk Road access and 37 vehicle trips originating from the 3 homes that that would access from the McCauley Road entry.

Specifically, of the 804 vehicle trips that would originate from the Blackhawk Road entry, approximately 93 vehicles (31 inbound and 62 outbound) would be generated during the 7:00 – 9:00 AM peak hour, 83 vehicles (50 inbound and 33 outbound) would be generated during the 2:00 – 4:00 PM (school) peak hour, and 68 vehicles (43 inbound and 25 outbound) would be generated during the 4:00 – 6:00 PM (commute) peak hour.

Of the 93 AM peak hour vehicles, 62 vehicles would exit the development on to Blackhawk Road with 40 vehicles traveling west on Diablo Road and 22 vehicles traveling east on Blackhawk Road.

Of the 83 school PM peak hour vehicles, 33 vehicles would exit the development on to Blackhawk Road with 20 vehicles traveling west on Diablo Road and 13 vehicles traveling east on Blackhawk Road.

Of the 68 commute PM peak hour vehicles, 25 vehicles would exit the development on to Blackhawk Road with 16 vehicles traveling west along Diablo Road and 9 vehicles traveling east along Blackhawk Road.  There would be a total of 43 vehicles coming into the Blackhawk Road project entry with 28 vehicles traveling east on Diablo Road and 15 vehicles traveling west on Blackhawk Road. 

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Development Services - Online Permit Center

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1. How do I register for an account to submit a permit application online?

In order to submit a permit online you will have to Register an account with the Online Permit Portal.

Step-by-step instructions are also available: Online Permit Portal Help Guide (PDF).

2. Why didn’t I receive the confirmation email required to confirm my account registration?

The confirmation email is from munis@danville.ca.gov. If the email does not appear in your inbox, please check if it was sent to your spam inbox or your junk mail inbox. Please note, spam inbox and junk mail inbox may be two separate inboxes.

3. For Step 1. Location: What do I do if my address does not appear in the search results?

You can search the project address by either Address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN).

• Searching by Address: Enter only a portion of the entire address. Example: 510 La Gonda or 510 La Gonda Way. Also, a space is required between La and Gonda.
• Searching by APN: Do not use spaces or dashes. For example: 200123456.

If you are still having trouble adding the property, please verify that the job site address is within Danville’s town boundary.

• Verify your address is within the Town’s boundary by visiting http://www.danvillepioneer.org/ 
• If you are not within the Town’s boundaries your address is under the County of Contra Costa jurisdiction. You can verify by visiting the County’s website.

4. For Step 5. Attachments: What are the required attachments and which files need to be compiled?

The same documents required for in-person submittal are required for online submittals. 

Please visit the Permit Directory on the Town’s Permit Directory for project submittal requirements. 

For instructions on correct file formats for submitting documents online, take a look at the Electronic File Submittal Format (PDF)

5. For Step 5. Attachments: How do I upload sheets with Contra Costa Central Sanitary District (CCCSD) Stamp?

Please scan all sheets with the approval stamp and/or all sheets with comments by CCCSD.
Please compile these sheets as a single PDF to upload them through the online permit center. 

Scans need to show the entire sheet containing the CCCSD Stamp and/or comments to confirm the stamp is for the specific project. 

https://www.centralsan.org/permitting 

6. What is the Online Process?

See image below for the general steps of the permitting process.
Depending on the permit category you applied for, your project may require a plan review.

7. When can I start my project?

Work on the project can only begin after the Town has changed your permit status to “Issued.”

8. How do I resubmit in response to Plan Review Comments?

Please resubmit your project by uploading files through the online permit center under your project’s Permit No (e.g. B20-######). 

1. Please log in to your account, click on View and then My Permits. 
2. Click on the desired Permit No. Then, click on the Attachments button.
3. Once on the Attachment page, you will be able to upload your resubmittal package and response letter.
   For more help, take a look at the Resubmit in Response to Plan Review Comments (PDF)

9. How do I submit a Revision or a Deferred Submittal?

For both Revisions and Deferred Submittals, 

1. Please fill out the Permit Revision Application Form (PDF). 
2. Please log in to your account, click on View and then My Permits. 
3. Click on the desired Permit No. Then, click on the Attachments button.
4. Once on the Attachments page, please upload your completed Permit Revision Application Form, compiled drawings, and other supporting documents. 
5. For Revisions, please only resubmit revised sheets and please cloud and delta all changes.

10. My project is approved and I’ve paid all outstanding fees, so why is my permit not issued yet?

The 2 items below need to be completed before the Town can issue the permit and release the approved plans on your online account for you to print. Work on the project can only begin after the Town has changed your permit status to “Issued.”

(1) Sign your permit card that the Town has sent you and upload the signed document to the online portal under “Attachments”. This document needs to be signed in all four of the areas highlighted on the signature sheet:

1. Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner Builder Declaration
2. Authorization for Town’s Inspector to enter property for inspections
3. Worker’s Compensation Declaration
4. Owner/Contractor Signature for Permit

See example signature sheet for the 4 required areas to sign. Failure to provide all signatures will result in a delay in permit issuance.

(2) Satisfy all pre-issuance conditions on your permit. To verify that all items labeled "Preissuance" have been satisfied," check the permit “Attachments” tab for a document labeled "Conditions"

11. How do I print my permit inspection card and stamped plans?

Print Permit Inspection Card:

• The permit inspection card can be printed by logging into your account:
• Please log in to your account, click on View and then My Permits. 
• Click on the desired Permit No. Then, click the blue printer/paper icon in the upper right hand corner of the web page. 

Print Approved Drawings:

• Hard copies of all construction documents with Town’s approval stamps are required to be on the job site. 
• For online applications, you can print your stamped plans by viewing the Attachments tab of your online permit record.

12. Help! I've read the instructions, reviewed all emails from noreply@danville.ca.gov, and read all FAQs, but I'm still having trouble!

If you continue to have trouble after reviewing all of our resource materials, please contact the Building Division at (925)314-3330. Please note that due to high call volume we do not have the resources available to give step by step instructions for submitting your application online over the phone. Please refer to our online instructions for a walkthrough.

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Development Services - Permit Center

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1. Is my Address under the Town of Danville or the County of Contra Costa?

• Please verify that the job site address you would like a permit for is within the Town of Danville’s town boundary. You can verify your address by visiting http://www.danvillepioneer.org/ or by calling the permit desk at (925)314-3330. If you are not within the Town’s boundaries your address is under the County of Contra Costa jurisdiction. Please verify by visiting the County’s website, https://gis.cccounty.us/Html5//index.html?viewer=CCMAP.
• For more information on Zoning Ordinances and Maps, click here.
  • Town Zoning Map (PDF)
  • Downtown Zoning Map (PDF)
• For more information on the Town’s General Plan & Housing Elements, click here.

2. Does my residential project/remodel require a construction permit?

A Permit is required for most construction and/or repair projects. Permits are required for, but not limited to:

• Projects that involve plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work
• Project that involve structural changes (e.g. beams/columns/shearwalls/load bearing walls)
• Residential Additions (increasing square footage of the home)
• Alterations/remodels/repairs (e.g. Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels)
• Accessory Structures (e.g. patios, decks)
• Accessory Dwelling units
• Adding/replacing HVAC, Water heaters or air conditioners 
• Retaining walls (with surcharge or is taller than 4ft measure from bottom of footing to top of wall)
• Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs

Please visit the Permit Center webpage for "Steps to Secure a Permit". 

For residential project submittal requirements  (required drawings, supporting documents) see the Permit Directory.

For how to obtain a permit please see Steps to Secure a Permit.

3. What are the current fees and charges for a permit?

Permit fees vary based on application type. Fees will be determined after the application is initially reviewed and collected before permit issuance. For a range of fees based on application type, please view our Master Fee Schedule.

4. How do I request an inspection on an issued building permit?

How to Schedule an Inspection:

• Please  click here to see Brochure for instructions on how to schedule an inspection by phone using the Town’s Interactive Voice Response System.
• Or please visit our Online Permit Center (or Citizen Access Portal) to schedule an Inspection.  Please note you will need to create an account if you choose to schedule an inspection using our online system.
  

After you scheduled an inspection:

• The estimated window time frame for your requested inspection is posted on our online portal the morning of your inspection date. 

5. What is the process for submitting a project through online portal?

• To apply for a permit through online portal please visit www.danville.ca.gov/CSS
• See the Town’s Instructions for registering an account and apply for a permit. An account is required to apply for a permit through online portal. 
• For FAQs, see Online Portal FAQs.

6. What are the current Building Codes and Design Criteria?

Current Building Codes & Design Criteria (PDF)

7. What outside agencies must I consider getting approvals or permits from and how do I contact them?

Outside Agency Checklist (PDF)

8. What is required to address special inspection requirements on building permits per Chapter 17 of the California Building Code?

• Please see link to the Town’s Special Inspection and Observation Program Form. This is required to submit to the Town prior to the first inspection.
• For more information please also see: OPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING COMPANIES (PDF).

9. What are the allowed hours for construction?

7:30AM-7:00PM M-F, 9:00AM-7:00PM Sat-Sun & Holidays.  Projects that have gone through a discretionary review process may further restrict construction hours for the project.

10. What do I use to submit my C&D Waste Management Report?

Town of Danville Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Central

11. How do I contact the Contractor’s License Board?

Contractors State License Board

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Development Services - Small Cell Wireless Facilities

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1. What is a small cell wireless facility?

Small cell facilities are a type of wireless broadband infrastructure. They typically take the form of small antennas (3-4 feet tall) that are placed on existing infrastructure (such as utility poles) and are accompanied by equipment cabinets installed lower on the pole.  They are relatively new and are taking the place of cell towers (macro cell technology), which can reach up to nearly 100 feet high and are designed to cover larger geographic areas.  

2. Who governs the location of wireless facilities?

While the Town reviews and approves the location of individual wireless applications, it must do so within parameters established by both federal and state laws that severely limit the Town’s discretion.   A summary of these laws can be found in the Presentation to Town Council by Telecom Law Firm available at www.danville.ca.gov/wireless

Collectively, these federal and state laws prohibit cities from:

1. Denying a carrier the ability to provide service either through explicit prohibitions (example: banning new wireless facilities) or through actions that effectively prohibit service. 

2. Denying wireless applications based on health concerns, such as those expressed about radio frequency emissions. 

3. Stalling or failing to make a decision.  The Telecommunications Act imposes a short time frame, often referred to as a shot clock, for a city to review a wireless application.  Failure for a city to act results in the application being automatically approved without the ability to impose conditions of approval.

4. Denying a carrier from using the public right-of-way to install their equipment. 

3. What has the Town of Danville done to address this issue?

Recognizing that its existing wireless ordinance, lasted updated in 1996, did not adequately address new small cell technology, the Town initiated an ordinance update in 2017.  The Town Council’s direction was to ensure that the new ordinance was as stringent as possible, while remaining in compliance with federal and state laws.    

The Town Council and Planning Commission held six public hearings over the course of a year and heard testimony from the public and wireless providers, culminating in the adoption of an updated Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance (“Wireless Ordinance”) on August 21, 2018 (effective September 20, 2018). 

4. What does the Town’s Wireless Ordinance do?

The new updated ordinance now:  

1. Complies with new federal and state regulations that have taken effect since the Town’s ordinance was initially adopted in 1996. 

2. Imposes development standards to address both aesthetics and location preferences by requiring that the carrier provide coverage through the “least intrusive means.” 

3. Outlines permit and process requirements that allows the Town to meet the short approval time frame (shot clock) established by federal and state law.

5. What have other cities done?

Like Danville, cities around the country are working to update their wireless ordinances to address small cell facilities in a manner complies with new federal and state laws.  Also like Danville, these updated ordinances include similar design standards and acknowledge that FCC regulations preempts the consideration of health impacts when reviewing wireless applications. 

While some ordinances appear to be more restrictive, they all contain provisions that allow wireless facilities to be approved in order to comply with federal and state law.  For example, the City of Mill Valley lists most wireless facilities as “Not Permitted” in residential districts.  However, the “Exceptions” section of their ordinance allows the city to approve a wireless installation anywhere if the city finds that:

1. Denial of the facility as proposed would violate federal law, state law, or both; or

2. A provision of this chapter, as applied to applicant, would deprive applicant of rights under federal law, state law, or both.   

6. Can potential health effects prevent these installations from being approved?

Federal law (Telecommunications Act of 1996) prohibits cities from considering health impacts when taking an action on a wireless application, if it meets the radio frequency levels established by the FCC.  

7. Can the Town require fiber underground as an alternative?

No, cities cannot regulate the type of technology a cellular carrier choses to provide.  Regardless, fiber optic cable is a wired technology that does not serve wireless roaming devices (such as cellular phones).   

8. Why does the Town’s ordinance streamline the review process?

The Town’s new processes are designed to ensure compliance with the time frame imposed on a city’s review time frame, given that failure to do so means that the application is automatically approved – without the ability for the Town to impose conditions of approval.  

9. Does the Town’s ordinance favor one neighborhood over another?

No. In compliance with state law, the ordinance draws a distinction between wireless applications proposed in the public right-of-way and those proposed on private property. While the Town has less discretion reviewing proposals in the public right-of-way, each category of wireless application (macro or micro cell) is subject to the same development standards of its type regardless of location. On privately owned land, each application is subject to a “location preference” analysis where locations near residential areas and the downtown are discouraged.

10. Is there a limit to the number of cell facilities in Danville?

Cities cannot deny a carrier the ability to provide service either through explicit or implicit prohibitions (example: banning new wireless facilities or establishing a maximum cap). 

11. Are there other challenges that cities face in regulating wireless installations?

Yes.  On September 26, 2018, the FCC issued a new declaratory ruling and order titled “Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment” and issued the following statement in support of their actions: 

“The FCC is committed to doing our part to help ensure the United States wins the global race to 5G to the benefit of all Americans. Today’s action is the next step in the FCC’s ongoing efforts to remove regulatory barriers that would unlawfully inhibit the deployment of infrastructure necessary to support these new services…  We thus find that now is the appropriate time to move forward with an approach geared at the conduct that threatens to limit the deployment of 5G services.” 

Source:  https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-streamlines-deployment-next-generation-wireless-infrastructure.

The new FCC order imposes new limits on a city’s ability to make decisions based on aesthetics aesthetic , shorten the shot application review time frame even more, and establishes a new standard of review for courts which that is more favorable to wireless providers when a city’s action is legally challenged.  The FCC order is scheduled to go into effect on January 24, 2019.

12. Has FCC’s new order been challenged?

A number of lawsuits (including one filed by the Town’s outside counsel) have been filed challenging the order and seeking a stay of it’s effective date until the litigation is resolved.  Rulings on the stay are expected by the end of the 2018 calendar year.  In the meantime, the Town will continue to review applications consistent with its Wireless Ordinance and existing federal law. 

In addition to the FCC Order, cities in California are also keeping an eye on a case pending in the California Supreme Court.  In that case (T-Mobile West v. City and County of San Francisco), the court will decide whether San Francisco’s ordinance regulating wireless installations in the public right of way based on aesthetics is preempted by state law.  The court will likely rule in this case during the first half of 2019.

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Development Services - Transportation

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1. I am concerned about traffic and speeding on my street. How can this be addressed?

The Town’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) (PDF) is available for Danville residents as a means to find solutions to traffic safety concerns.

2. How can I get traffic count information?

View the Townwide Traffic Count History (PDF).

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Development Services - Village Theatre Parking Lot

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1. Where can I park?

The following map shows the locations of all public Downtown Parking lots.

2. Why does the parking lot need improving?

The Village Theatre Parking Lot Improvement Project will increase the available supply of public parking for users and patrons of downtown Danville. 

Land at 279 Front Street was acquired by the Town and together with improvements in the efficiency of the parking layout in the Village Theatre Parking lot, the new design will increase the number of spaces by 130 to a total of 200 parking spaces.

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Downtown Employee Permit Parking

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1. Where do I buy a permit?

Zone 1 permits have no fee. Zones 2 and 3 are $50.00 per year. Please refer to the Employee Permit Parking Map (PDF) to select the appropriate parking zone that is closest to your place of business or employment.

2. Why should I buy a permit?

Merchants and employees of the Downtown area are encouraged to participate in the employee permit program, as it allows all day parking in select areas of the Downtown while enhancing customer parking turnover within the prime downtown locations. Parking permits are free or cost a nominal fee, and help to ensure that not only do employees not have to worry about their vehicle, but also helps to ensure that your customers are able to find parking to shop at your business. For more information, please view the Downtown Parking Management Plan (PDF).

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Lighting Landscape Assessment District - Senior Exemption

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1. What are the qualifications?

• Must be a resident of the property.
• Must have your name on the property tax bill or sign the affidavit claiming ownership.
• Must live within the Town limits. Blackhawk residences are not within limits.
• Submit a current copy of the Property Tax Bill with proof of age by December 31 of this year.
• Submit your proof of age - a current driver’s license or identification card that shows your name, age, and current residence.

2. I did not own the house all year, do I qualify?

Yes, as long as you can now show proof that you own the property and you are 65 or older. The property tax billing will show ownership.

3. I moved from the property earlier this year, can I still get a rebate?

No, you must be the current resident.

4. Do I need to claim this each year?

Yes, each year we need a copy of the property tax billing and proof of age to rebate $54.

5. My spouse is deceased. What do I do?

Send in a copy of the property tax bill and proof of your age. You can put a line through their name and write deceased and we will change our records. If you qualify we will send you the rebate in your name.

6. Do I need to pay my tax bill in order to receive the rebate?

No, we know the county will get their payment. All we want to know if you are a resident and are 65 or older.

7. When will I get the rebate of $54?

Within 45 days of submission you will receive a check.

8. Do I need your correspondence or form to claim the rebate?

No, just send in a copy of the County Invoice showing your current property taxes and proof of age 65 or older.

9. I am disabled and under 65, can I get the LLAD rebate?

No, you have to be 65 or older.

10. My spouse and I both own the property. Can we submit a rebate request for each of us?

No, there is a limit of one rebate per property address.

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Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

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1. How do I put in a request for a temporary radar speed trailer?

Temporary radar speed trailers are deployed on a rotational basis and provide feedback to drivers and make them aware of their current traveling speed relative to the legal posted speed limit. If you are interested in having a trailer placed on your street, please email Katelyn Costa, Transportation Program Specialist, or call at 925-314-3374.

2. What is the process for getting traffic calming measures on my street?

View the implementation process (PDF).

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New Resident Information - Smoking Ordinance

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1. What are the notification requirements for landlords?

Every landlord shall deliver the following on or before May 1, 2016 to each unit of a multiple - family building.

• A copy of Ordinance No. 2015-04. Every landlord shall provide prospective tenants with a written notice clearly stating that:
  • Smoking is prohibiting in all common areas, except for specifically designated smoking areas, as of May 1, 2016.
  • Smoking is prohibiting in units, including any associated exclusive-use area or unenclosed area, as of May 1, 2016.
• A written notice to residents clearly stating that all units are designated nonsmoking units and smoking will be illegal in a unit, including 25 feet from any associated exclusive-use enclosed area or unenclosed area, such as a private balcony, porch, deck or patio, as of May 1, 2016.

2. What are the posting / signage requirements for landlords and HOAs?

Clear and unambiguous "No Smoking" signs shall be posted in sufficient numbers and locations in common areas where smoking is prohibited. The signs shall be maintained by the person or persons with legal control over the common areas. "No Smoking" signs are not required inside doors or doorways of units. This applies to all multi-family housing, including apartments and condominiums.

3. What are the required lease terms for apartment and condo tenants?

Every lease or rental agreement entered into, renewed, or continued month-to-month after May 1, 2016 shall include the following provisions:

• A clause expressly conveying third-party beneficiary status to all occupants of the Multiple Family Building as to the smoking provisions of the lease or other rental agreement, granted those occupants the legal right to enforce the provisions of this lease.
• A clause providing that as of May 1, 2016, it is a material breach of the agreement for the tenant to engage in or allow smoking in the unit including exclusive use areas such balconies, porches, patios or in any common area of the property other than a designated smoking area.

4. What happens when a tenant breaches the smoking provision of the lease?

A tenant or guest of a tenant will be liable to both the landlord and any occupant of the building who is exposed to smoke or suffers damages. The violation would be considered an infraction, with penalties ranging from $100 to $500. Each HOA or property manager may issue its own penalties, which may be financial and include eviction.

5. What if the property has no signs?

The absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of the Town's Smoking Ordinance (PDF).

6. What is considered smoking?

All forms of:

• Cigarettes
• Cigars
• Electronic Cigarettes
• Hookah Pipes
• Lighted Pipes
• Marijuana

7. Where can residents smoke?

Residents can only smoke in designated areas. Contact your property manager of HOA for details. Designated smoking areas must be unenclosed, be at least 25 feet from any non-smoking area on the property, have a clearly marked perimeter and be identified by conspicuous signage.

8. Where will smoking be prohibited?

Smoking will be prohibited:

• All Indoor and Outdoor Areas 
  • Balconies
  • Gyms
  • Halls
  • Laundry Rooms
  • Parking Lots
  • Patios
  • Pools
  • Porches
• Inside All Units
• Within 25 Feet of Entryways, Units, Balconies, Patios and Other Common Areas

9. Who do I contact to report a violation?

Smoking in a unit or in a common area would be a violation of both Town and HOA/ apartment regulations. Contact your property manager first. You may also call the Town of Danville, Code Enforcement Division, at 925-314-3361 to report a violation.

10. Why ban smoking in multi - family housing units?

Numerous studies have found that nonsmokers living in multiple family buildings can be exposed to secondhand smoke from neighbors who smoke. Eliminating smoking in indoor spaces is the only way to fully protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke exposure. Cleaning the air, ventilating buildings, and separating smokers from nonsmokers cannot fully prevent secondhand smoke exposure.

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Plastic Bags - Enforcement

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1. Where would revenues for the fines go?

Revenues would go to the Town of Danville's General Fund, although little if any revenues would be expected. The cost to administer the enforcement would likely exceed any potential revenue from fines.

2. What are the fines for non-compliance?

Violation of the ordinance is an infraction that would first involve a warning notice for the first violation, $100 for the 2^nd violation, $200 for the 3^rd violation and $500 for the 4^th and subsequent violations.

3. Who would enforce the law?

The local ordinance would be enforced by the Town of Danville. Code enforcement would be called in on a complaint basis.

4. How will the Town enforce an ordinance restricting plastic bags? How much will the Town spend on enforcement?

Once the ordinance takes effect, if complaints are received about a business, courtesy notices would be sent to the merchant before any fines were issued. Given the Town's limited staffing resources on code enforcement (only half of a full-time staff person), other higher-priority quality-of-life issues would be addressed before efforts are spent enforcing the single-use plastic bag ordinance. No additional staffing resources would be spent on enforcement.

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Plastic Bags - Environmental Impact

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1. Can the plastic bags be recycled in the conventional recycling cart?

Plastic bags can only be recycled through the State's "In-Store" Recycling Program, where approximately 5% to 10% of bags are recycled. Unfortunately, recycling equipment cannot take plastic bags and in fact become jammed in conventional recycling equipment.

2. What happens to plastic bags if they end up in the garbage?

Plastic bags that end up in the garbage are transported to a nearby landfill. Plastic bags that stay in place will take at least 500 years to photo degrade, especially if they are buried deep beneath debris. Unfortunately many of the bags that are dumped in the landfill blow away and are caught in the fencing surrounding landfills such as Keller Canyon in Pittsburg. The cost to remove these bags is incurred by trash and recycling ratepayers.

3. What is the Town of Danville doing to encourage the use of reusable bags?

In an effort to promote the use of reusable bags in Danville retail establishments, the Town is distributing 10,000 reusable shopping bags free of charge to local residents. These bags will be distributed through the Danville Farmers' Market on Saturdays and other special events. The reusable bags are part of an economic development effort and feature the Shop Danville brand, reminding residents to shop locally.

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Police Department

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1. Do you take credit cards?

No, we only take exact cash or checks. Checks should be made out to Town of Danville.

2. Where is the Police Department located?

500 La Gonda Way

Danville, CA 94526

Southbound on Highway 680: Exit at El Cerro, turn right onto El Cerro, at the light turn right onto La Gonda. We are the first building on the right. The Police Department is located to the corner of the building.

Northbound on 680:

• Exit El Cerro / Pintado turn left at the light and go under the overpass
• Turn right onto La Gonda Way
• We are the first building on the right and the police department is located in the corner of the building

3. What are your hours?

The front office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m (excluding legal holidays). For after-hours questions and non-emergencies, call 925-820-2144.

4. How do I get a copy of a police report?

All reports may be obtained through the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Records Unit. (link below)

Additionally, traffic collision investigation reports may be obtained through Danville Police Department’s online portal: Online Police Report Access or by calling 866-215-2771 for assistance. We will release accident reports to an involved party only, for a $5.00 fee. 

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Records

Link to Website

925-335-1570

recordsinfo@so.cccounty.us

5. What is the emergency phone number that I should put into my cell phone?

Contact the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Dispatch at 925-820-2144 or 911.

6. How do I file a police report?

If it is a non-emergency, call dispatch 925-820-2144 to have an officer contact you to set up an appointment to meet at an agreed location. If it is an emergency, call dispatch 911 immediately.

7. How do I apply for a parking permit?

Only two types of permits are sold: Downtown Merchant / Employee Parking Permits and residential permits. To the residents of 197 E Linda Mesa, you must show proof of residency or employment (pay stub, business card, etc.). Permits are either free of charge or $50 dollars depending on the zone. View Permit Applications for more information.

8. I want a “Fix-It” (traffic) ticket signed off.

You may visit our police department lobby during business hours (Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and if an officer is available they will sign it for you. Be advised, we do not sign off on insurance violations. These can be corrected by visiting or sending proof to the county court system.

9. How do I pay my Danville Traffic Ticket?

Pay online and follow the directions on the ticket.

10. Who do I contact with questions regarding my Danville Traffic Ticket?

Contact:
Superior Court - Walnut Creek
640 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek CA 94596
Phone: 925-608-1000

11. How do I pay my Danville Parking Citation?

Pay online or mail payment to:
Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 22814
Denver, CO 80222 - 2814

12. How do I obtain a release for repossession of my car?

You must contact the County Records Department:

2530 Arnold Drive
Suite 170
Martinez, CA, 94553
Phone: 925-335-1570

13. How do I contest a parking citation or make a complaint against a Parking Enforcement Officer regarding conduct or professionalism?

Parking Citations are to be appealed in writing through the Clancy System. Mail written appeals (do not send any money) to:

Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 22814
Denver, CO 80222 - 2814

Please contact the Police Department at 925-314-3700 with any concerns regarding Parking Enforcement Officers.

14. I need to get fingerprints or a Live Scan taken.

The Danville Police Department no longer offers fingerprinting services. Please check with the Postal Annex or other agencies. 

15. I want to file a restraining order. How do I do it?

Restraining orders are obtained at the courts. The closest court to obtain a restraining order would be Contra Costa County Courts on Court Street in Martinez or

640 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

16. Can Police check my house while I am on vacation?

Yes, the Danville Police Department offers vacation house checks to Danville residences. The form is available online. Once filled out, the online form is sent directly to us where it is assigned to the specific beat box.

17. I have a motor home (or travel trailer). Can I park it in front of my house?

The Danville Police Department issues a 3-day temporary parking permit which will allow the RV owner time to load and / or unload their motor home or trailer. The permit must be displayed in the front left corner of the windshield.

18. Can I park a semi truck / trailer at the Sycamore Park and Ride or in front of my home? Can I park there overnight?

No (We do not issue temporary permits for semi-trucks / trailers). There is no overnight parking at Sycamore Park and Ride and there are “No Overnight” signs posted.

19. Does the Town of Danville allow door to door solicitors?

• All of the applicants information is submitted by Records to the CCC Sheriff's VICE Unit where a background check will be performed. The check will include a Tax collector check and DOJ check. The fee for the Tax check is $60. The background check takes 30 to 60 days to complete.
• Applicant must submit to fingerprints check (live scan) and provide proof of a Bond to County records. This fee is $57 more or less.
• The County requires that the solicitor obtain a Business License through the Town of Danville if they are soliciting in Danville. To obtain a business license 925-314-3326
• Once the solicitor has filled out the County application and obtained a Business License they turn in their completed application to County Records.
• Once the solicitor has passed the background they will have the option to purchase a 3 month ($15) or 1 year ($60) permit. They will be issued a pocket ID card that they must carry with them when they are soliciting. The front of the card contains their photo and the following information: height, weight, hair color, eye color, vendor permit number. The back of the card contains the solicitors name, address and date of expiration.
• The solicitor must first obtain a permit application packet from Contra Costa County Records by calling 925-335-1570. This fee is $5.

20. Where can I drop off syringes?

The Town of Danville Police Department currently accepts syringes / sharps in our lobby during business hours. Syringes / sharps need to be placed in a rigid, sealed container before placing in the red receptacle. San Ramon also accepts used syringes / needles.

San Ramon Valley Fire District
1500 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: 925-838-6640

21. Where can I drop off expired / unused medications?

The Town of Danville Police Department will accept expired or unused medications, however, we do not accept controlled (i.e. morphine, oxycodone, etc.) medication. The individual will dump all of the pills into one zip lock bag and recycle the bottles at home. Any medication that is not in pill form leave in its original container, scratch off the patient's name and prescription number and place the container(s) in a second, separate zip lock bag. Place the plastic bags in the green receptacle located in the Police Department lobby.

22. Noise: What hours can construction / repair work be done?

Except as otherwise provided in this section it is unlawful for a person to do any of the following acts:

• Create noise on a street, sidewalk or public place adjacent to a school or church while in use or to a hospital if the noise unreasonably interferes with the working of the institution or the peace or quiet of a hospital patient
• Install, use or operate a loudspeaker or sound-amplifying equipment in a fixed or movable position or mounted on a sound truck for the purpose of transmitting sound to a person in or on a street, sidewalk, park or public property without a permit
• Operate machinery, equipment, or a pump, fan, air-conditioner, spa or pool equipment, power tool, lawn mower or leaf blower or engine in a manner which causes excessive noise to nearby residents between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• Operate or perform construction or repair work (which creates noise) within or adjacent to a residential land use district except during the following hours:
  Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Operate or play a radio, television set, stereo, phonograph, receiving set, tape or compact disk player, jukebox, musical instrument or similar device between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50 feet) feet from the building, structure or vehicle from which it is located or a distance of fifty (50 feet) feet from the device if outside

23. Does the Danville Police Department issue background check letters?

No, the letter is issued by the Records Department located at:

2530 Arnold Drive
Suite 170
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: 925-335-1570

Background check letters can also be requested via email to Records Info. All email requests need to include the name of the agency requesting background check and a copy of person's driver's license or passport.

24. What is curfew for juveniles under age 18?

• Sunday through Thursday: 10 p.m. to ½ hour before sunrise
• Friday and Saturday: 12:01 a.m. to ½ hour before sunrise

25. Where do I get a firearms permit or renew my firearms permit?

Field Operations Bureau
1980 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553

Phone: 925-313-2500

26. What number do I call to report a roadside dead animal or an off leash dog?

• All reports of roadside dead animals are handled by:
  Animal Control
  4800 Imhoff Place
  Martinez, CA 94553
  
  Phone: 925-335-8300 (Tuesday through Friday).
  
  Animal Control does not answer their public line on Mondays. If you need assistance on a Monday, contact the CHP at 925-828-0466
  
  
• For reports of off-leash dogs, please contact our Dispatch at 925-820-2144.

27. What is the phone number for the Conflict Resolution Program?

The phone number is: 925-687-8844, ext. 301. This program can help resolve issues involving:

• Business-to-Business
• Consumer / Merchant
• Family Disputes
• Landlord / Tenant
• Neighbor-to-Neighbor (pets, trees, fence, parking, noise, etc.)
• Organizational Disputes
• Parents / Teen(s)
• Roommates / Housemate
• Small Claims Court
• Most all types of disputes

28. Where can I obtain a Daily ABC Application?

1. Go to the California Alcoholic Beverage Control website
2. Search form ABC 221, and the instructions next to it, and print. https://www.abc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/ABC-221.pdf
3. Bring your completed form to the Police Department for approval. The application will need to be signed off and approved from the Town Planning Department as well as The Chief of Police. Upon approval, there is a $35.00 fee payable to the Town of Danville.

29. Does the Town of Danville Police Department Register Bicycles?

The Danville Police Department does not register bicycles.They can register online at the National Bike Registry website.  

There is a list on the website of surrounding agencies that are participating in the program. Walnut Creek police Department, Dublin Police Services, and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department are some examples of local participating agencies.

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Public Parking

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1. Where should I park?

View the public parking map (PDF), displaying the downtown’s more than 1,400 available public parking spaces.

2. Where do I get a Downtown Employee Parking Permit?

Merchants and employees of the Downtown area are encouraged to participate in the employee permit program, as it allows all day parking in select areas of the Downtown while enhancing customer parking turnover within the prime downtown locations. Order your permit online.

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Recreation, Arts & Community Services

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1. What if a course is cancelled?

When registration falls below the minimum enrollment required, canceled with a makeup class, or illness, it may be necessary to cancel a class or program. At the time of cancellation, the Town will initiate a full refund, minus any credit card or service fees. Check refunds may take 4 to 6 weeks to process.

• Whenever possible, make-ups will be given on those occasions when inclement weather or instructor illness requires that a class be canceled. See instructor at next scheduled meeting for the make-up date.
• No refunds (whole or partial) can be given for classes missed by the student.

2. Is there a photo liability disclosure?

Yes. The photo liability disclosure includes understanding that photographs and/or video may be taken during the course of any activity and that these photographs and video may be used for Town of Danville publicity purposes.

3. What if there is a waitlist?

Waitlists will be established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space becomes available, you will be contacted by phone and / or email.

4. What is the Town of Danville's Tax Id number?

The Town of Danville's Tax Id Number is 94-2834842.

5. What is the Refund/Withdrawal policy for an activity?

Please complete the Activity Transfer / Withdrawal Request Form.

Refund Policy
Unless otherwise stated, requested withdrawals will be approved upon submitting this request at least seven business days prior to the first day of class. Withdrawals requested within the seven business days of the date of the activity are not guaranteed refunds or credits. They will be processed and evaluated on a case by case basis. 
A $20.00 administrative fee will be charged for processing refunds by check only.
A $5.00 per activity administrative fee will be assessed when processing refunds back to credit cards.
Credit Card Processing Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Refund/Credit Granted
Credit granted will first be applied to future or past payments due. Please tell us how you would like us to process any remaining credit for the withdrawal / transfer.

Submitting the form authorizes the Town of Danville Recreation, Arts and Community Services to process the withdrawal. If the money was paid by check, it will be issued to the address on file within 4 to 6 weeks. If a credit card was the original form of payment, the same card will be credited.

6. How do you purchase tickets for the Village Theatre shows?

Purchase tickets by visiting the Village Theatre webpage or view all the events at the Village Theatre.

7. Questions regarding the 4th of July Parade or the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree?

Please contact the Danville Chamber of Commerce at 925-837-4400 or visit www.danvilleareachamber.com for details regarding the 4th of July Parade or the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree.

8. Lost and Found Information

Sweaters and jackets are left on site for easy retrieval.

For valuable items left at a park, call maintenance at 925-314-3450.

For items left at a camp or a facility, call the Danville Community Center at 925-314-3400.

9. Can you mail me an activity guide?

Activity guides are delivered to the Post Office and bulk mailed to zip codes 94526, 94506, 94507, and 94528. 

The activity guide is also available for pick up at the Danville Community Center, Danville Senior Center, or the Town of Danville Library.

10. Am I resident or non-resident of Danville?

For residents outside the incorporated Town of Danville limits:

Each quarter, the Town receives a number of questions regarding the residency status for individuals and families wishing to register for Town-sponsored programs and activities. Those living outside the Danville Town limits include residents of the communities of Alamo and Diablo, and the Alamo Creek, Bettencourt Ranch, Blackhawk, Bryan Ranch, Monterosso, Shadow Creek, and Whitegate housing developments. In order to verify your residency in Danville, you can:

1. Look up your street address in the index of the Thomas Bros. Guide; it will state Danville or Contra Costa County for zip code 94506
2. Review the information on your property tax bill
3. Check your residency status online

FEES

The program and facility fees cover a large portion of the actual costs, though Town of Danville residents also partially support the classes, events, and facilities through their property tax assessments. Because of this, those program participants and individuals reserving Town facilities who live outside of Danville pay an additional non-resident charge. 

Special Notice to Alamo Residents living in the Alamo County Service Area R-7A: 

All R-7A residents are eligible to register for Town-sponsored programs scheduled at Hap Magee Ranch Park during the resident registration period. Non-resident fees still apply for these classes and activities. For more information, please call 925-314-3400.

11. Can I start a class late even though it officially started last week?

Please call the Danville Community Center at 925-314-3400 to inquire about adding to a class late. The Town of Danville does not prorate for classes missed by the student or for signing up after an activity has started.

12. Can I have the activity instructor's contact information?

Please contact the Danville Community Center for more information at 925-314-3400. 

Want to become an instructor with the Town of Danville? Visit our Prospective Instructor webpage.

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Recreation, Arts & Community Services - Instructors

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1. What is an independent contract instructor?

Town of Danville instructors are independent contractors. An independent contractor creates their own curriculum, provides their own supplies and staffing. In addition, they set their own hours and budget and are entirely responsible for submitting an invoice to receive payment.

2. How are instructors paid?

The Town of Danville offers a 60/40 split on resident registration fees. Instructors receive 60% of the resident fee after the class is complete.

3. When are class offered?

The Town offers classes in four distinct sessions. Instructors must submit a proposal for each session they would like to teach before the deadlines listed.

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RFPs & Bids

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1. How do I obtain a business license?

Visit the Town's Business License page for details.

2. How do I sign up for Bid and RFP updates?

Visit the Notify Me page to subscribe to receive notifications.

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Water Features

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1. Hours of Operation

The water features typically run from April 1 to October 1 annually.

The water features will be turned on during the dates above if the temperature is above 80°F and barring any restrictions on water usage, the water features should remain on the normal schedule and close for the winter moratorium on October 1.

Hours of Operation

Weekdays: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Weekends: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2. Whom to Contact

Maintenance Services

925-314-3450

Email Maintenance Services

3. Water Feature Locations

Hap Magee Ranch Park

1025 La Gonda Way

Sycamore Valley Park

2101 Holbrook Drive