Archives: FAQs

How do I dispose of paints?

You may drop off your old paint for recycling at the following locations: Daly City Dunn Edwards, 2201 Junipero Serra Blvd., (650) 992-9660 Kelly Moore, 6835 Mission St., (650) 301-0557 Sherwin-Williams, 7298 Mission St., (650) 301-4936 South San Francisco Blueline Transfer Station, 500 E. Jaime Ct., (650) 589-5511 Kelly Moore, 113 Hickey Blvd., (650) 756-5575 … Continued

What are the rules regarding dogs in parks?

Dogs are permitted at Sterling Park and Colma Historical Park, however they must be on a leash at all times. The Bark Park on D Street is an off leash dog run and play area.  The City Council adopted Bark Park Rules in January 2017.  The Bark Park rules enforce unwanted behavior or questionable usage, … Continued

How do I reserve the picnic area at Sterling Park?

The Town of Colma picnic site at Sterling Park can host picnics between 15-20 people. The site can be rented from 11am-6pm at a rate of $34 for Colma residents and $45 for non- residents. The deposit for renting the picnic site is $30.  Colma residents can reserve the picnic site up to three months … Continued

When does a permit expire?

Once a permit is issued you have up to 180 days to obtain your first inspection, and a maximum of 180 days between subsequent inspections. However, the Town has established an overall limit of 2 years from date of issuance to the completion  – or expiration of your permit. This limitation was put in place … Continued

How do I get my Colma identification card

To be eligible for the resident rate for recreation programs, residents must first obtain a Town of Colma Identification card by completing the adult Colma ID card application and/or youth Colma ID card application and providing Recreation Services Department staff with proof of residence.  Colma identification cards are valid for one year from the date … Continued

How do I obtain a building permit?

Generally, minor permits are available over the counter, such as replacement water heaters, windows, re-roofs. Other projects that require construction drawings will need to be submitted for review. We have Building Permit Applications available online. And, when in doubt about how to submit your project please call us,  our Building Department staff will gladly explain … Continued

How do I reserve a recreation facility?

Town of Colma Recreation facilities may be rented for events, parties and meetings by visiting the Colma Community Center or Sterling Park Recreation Center during normal business hours.  For more information please call the Colma Recreation Services Department at (650) 985-5678.

How can I verify that my property is in the Town of Colma?

Unfortunately, the Town of Colma’s boundaries do not coincide with post office mailing areas. This creates a lot of confusion about who a property owner should contact about a problem or in securing a building permit.  Here is a description of these anomalies: There is an area around and including the Colma BART station that … Continued

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