Code Enforcement

Instructions and forms required for resolving code enforcement violations.

• ACT-001 Refund Request Form (PDF)

  Use form ACT-001 to request a Refund for Expenses Incurred (PDF: 377 kB) (Version 11/18/2022)
  Form must be submitted via email to: PermitSonoma-RefundRequest@sonoma-county.org

• BPC-067 Letter of Intent for Accessibility Compliance

  The information provided is intended to address the identified mandatory correction requirements to be submitted to the County for consideration by County staff for outstanding and unresolved code and accessibility issues and violations…(PDF: 477 kB) (Version 02/28/2020)

• CDE-005 Demolition Permit Checklist Example (PDF)

  This is just an example of the Demolition Permit Checklist. Do use this from please visit our office. (PDF: 146 kB (Revised 12/08/2009))

• CDE-006 Minimum Standards for Securing Abandoned or Damaged Buildings

  This form is to provide minimum standards for securing abandoned or damaged buildings. (Revised 06/19/2007)
  
  

• CDE-008 Use Permit Monitoring Self Survey (PDF)

  Please complete the  information entirely in order to assist the Department in evaluating compliance with the use permit conditions. (PDF: 195 kB) (Version 02/28/2020)

• CDE-013 Vacation Rental Complaints

  If you experience problems with a nearby vacation rental property in unincorporated Sonoma County submitting a complaint. (Revised 09/05/2014)

• CDE-015 Request to Appeal Administrative Citation (PDF)

  Sonoma County Code Section 1-7.6(h) provides that any person to whom an administrative citation is issued may appeal/contest the citation by requesting a hearing. (PDF) (Version 08/30/2019)

• CDE-016 Request for Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver (PDF)

  Sonoma County Code Section 1-7.6(i) provides that any person who intends to contest an Administrative Citation and is financially unable to make the advance deposit of the fine as required by Section 1-7.6(f), may file a Request for Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver. (PDF) (Version 08/30/2019)

• CDE-022 Application for Release of Recorded Document (PDF)

  This form is used when a property owner requests a recorded document be released from the deed on their property. (PDF: 195 kB) (Version 06/16/2020)

• CDE-025 ADU Enforcement Extension Health and Safety / Zoning Self-Assessment (PDF)

  As the owner of an unpermitted new structure or the conversion of an existing structure (garage, basement, barn, etc.) into a separate living unit, you may be eligible to obtain an enforcement extension for up to five (5) years. This checklist will help determine if you qualify. (PDF: 374.18 kB) (Version 02/20/2021)