Important Notice - Phishing Emails Impersonating Planning & Permitting Staff: The City has been made aware of a recent phishing scheme in which scammers are impersonating Planning and Permitting staff to request fraudulent payments via email. Use caution and do not click links or send money via email. The City does not request permit payments via email. When in doubt, contact the City directly using official phone numbers or emails listed at novato.gov/contactus.