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Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Below is a listing of the Boards, Commissions, and Committees that are affiliated with Permit Sonoma.*

*Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council, Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council, Mark West Citizens Advisory Council, Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council, and Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission are administered by the Board of Supervisors.

Permit Sonoma Boards and Commissions – Upcoming Items of Significant Public Interest

Permit Sonoma agenda items that are scheduled for discussion at upcoming Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Adjustments, Planning Agency, or Planning Commission meetings. These items have been identified as being of significant interest to the public.

Airport Land Use Commission

Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to provide for the orderly development of air transportation, ensure compatible land uses around airports, and protect the public health, safety and welfare.

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to hear and decide on building appeals.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews and approves the design of significant new development projects, such as new commercial development.

Environmental Review Committee

The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) reviews public projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to determine whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report is required.

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission designates historic landmarks, reviews development proposals involving historic properties, and administers an historic resources preservation program.

Planning Agency

The Planning Agency is made up of the Commissioners from the Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator. The Planning Agency also holds joint meetings. Topics can include discussion of planning issues, policies, new information, and staff review of the status of certain programs or projects.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission, part of the Sonoma County Planning Agency, conducts public hearings and makes decisions on applications for subdivisions, mining permits, and legislative policy matters such the General Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning changes.