Projects To Improve Forest Health, Reduce Fire Risks Planned In Two County Parks

Beginning this summer, San Mateo RCD and SMC Parks will collaborate to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health and community safety in Huddart and Wunderlich parks with funding awarded by CAL FIRE.

Pescadero Creek Park & The CZU Lightning Fire

Natural Resource Manager Hannah Ormshaw explains the effects of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire on Pescadero Creek Park, how the forest will recover, and the ecological case for active fire management.

Be Aware Of Illegal Trails

The Department has observed and received reports of numerous trails in Quarry Park that have been built without permission and therefore are not according to Department trail standards. In addition, signage made to appear as formal Department signs have been nailed to trees.

Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

See what Memorial Park camp facility improvements campers will arrive to discover this 2021 camping season.

How Are We Doing?

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reimagine Flood Park Design

Following a multi-year process of community engagement, conceptual design, and the California Environmental Quality Act process, we are now requesting proposals for the Reimagine Flood Park Design.

Avoid Ticks

Ticks are parasitic arachnids that wait in vegetation or on rocks or logs for an animal or human to brush up against them. Once contact is made the tick will attach to its host by anchoring into the skin using hook-like mouthparts. Ticks may carry diseases transmittable to humans such as Lyme Disease and should be avoided.

Health Warnings for County Recreational Waters

Prepare for your park visit by knowing about bacteria warnings in county recreational waters, provided San Mateo County Environmental Health.

New Proposed Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule

The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors will open a public hearing on December 8, 2020 to consider adopting the Planning and Building Department’s proposed Building Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule effective January 15, 2021.

Fire Recovery & Rebuilding

Learn about our streamlined rebuilding process designed to assist those who have lost their homes or suffered property damage due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires.

Additional Outdoor Businesses Allowed

The County has expanded the temporary suspension of Use Permit, Parking and other zoning development standards to allow restaurants and other specified businesses to conduct business outdoors.

New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020

New Energy Requirements effective September 10, 2020 for new construction: Requirements include all-electric building, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic solar requirements.