The City of Larkspur invites the community to take part in shaping the future of City Hall. The 113-year old building is in need of repair and rehabilitation. With the Larkspur Library leaving City Hall for its new home in Spring 2026, now is the time to imagine the possibilities for this cornerstone of the Historic Downtown.

Mayor Catherine Way and Vice-Mayor Stephanie Andre are guiding the community through workshops and meetings to hear residents thoughts and ideas. For those not able to join us in person, we hope you will use this questionnaire to add your ideas to the mix.

If you have not yet had the opportunity, please visit the project’s webpage to learn more:
City Hall Renovation Project | Larkspur, CA - Official Website

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email:
(optional, but will add to list to receive updates)

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* 3. Zip Code

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* 4. Larkspur Voter

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* 5. The Historical Structure Report (HSR) studies three options for rehabilitating City Hall.

Option 1 - Replacement of major building systems without a full structural renovation. This project is considered a short-term improvement to provide another ten years of building use. (estimated project cost $6.3M.)

Option 2 - A significant remodel including structural upgrade (30-year life). ($21.8M)

Option 3 - A comprehensive renovation project to provide a building with a life similar to new construction (50-year life.) ($23.7M)

Please rank the options in order of preference:

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* 6. One point of discussion is whether to restore City Hall to its original footprint. One of the more prominent additions to City Hall is on the southeast corner of the building and currently houses the Children’s Room in the Library. Do you prefer that the City retain this addition when it renovates the building?

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* 7. The other prominent addition is on the northwest corner of the building and currently houses members of the City’s Administration Department. Do you prefer that the City retain this addition when it renovates the building?

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* 8. It is a goal of the City to make its facilities as sustainable and efficient as possible. Some improvements, such as installing solar panels, may have some effect on the historical appearance of City Hall. Please share your thoughts on weighing sustainability improvements and historical preservation if such choices are necessary.

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* 9. Preliminary community feedback seems to support replacing the current Larkspur Library with a community space that would be used for public meetings. What other community uses do you think could succeed in such a space and enhance City Hall’s value for the community?

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* 10. An alternative to using the first floor as a community space is to make the second floor a large grand space that exposes the original, raised ceiling. City offices would be on the first floor. This alternative adds cost to the project to reinforce the supports for the second floor. Would you prefer this alternative if the cost is manageable?

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* 11. Preserving the façade of City Hall is a priority. Are there interior features of City Hall that you appreciate and would like to see preserved as well?

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* 12. The City’s capital funds are limited. The cost to rehabilitate and renew City Hall will require the City to borrow money. Would you support a 20- or 30-year annual charge on your property tax bill to fund a City Hall project?

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* 13. What questions would you like the City to address in future communications and workshops?

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