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Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures documents for Permit Sonoma listed by Division/Section.

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Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials

	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
	Fire Lane Markings and Signage	2014
	Fire Sprinklers:
	Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Less Than 6000 Square Feet
	Required Weld Inspections Fire Sprinklers	07/2014
	Residential Fire Sprinkler Underground and Calculations
	Maximum Allowed Percent of Grades for Fire Access	07/2014
	Minimum Number of Plan Submittals	07/2014
	Remodels and Additions in the Wildland Urban Interface-WUI or State Responsibility Area-SRA	02/2017
	Tanks:
	Liquid Propane Tank Hold Downs Seismic and Flood Zones	07/2014
	Water Storage Tanks	08/2018

1-0 Administration

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
1-0-5	Public Record Availability (PDF) GEN-003: Public Records Access Guidelines PRA Response Letter (example) (PDF)	10/01/2009
1-4-1	Definition of a Bedroom (PDF) Conditional Statement Acknowledgment (PDF) Notice of Use Restrictions (PDF)	08/15/2014
1-4-2	Concealed Construction Verification Guidelines (PDF)	05/18/2004
1-4-3	Package Treatment Plant Policy and Procedure (PDF)	05/18/2004
1-4-4	Flood Elevation Policy (PDF)	04/02/2012
1-4-5	Definition of a Kitchen (PDF) Notice of Use Restrictions (PDF)	08/15/2014
1-4-6	Detached Residential Accessory Structures (PDF) Summary Table (PDF) Attachment (PDF)	03/30/2016

2-0 Accounting

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
2-1-1	Refund Procedures (PDF) Refund Request form) (PDF)	05/20/2008

4-0 Customer Service

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
4-0-1	Site Evaluations - Application Process (PDF)	10/27/2008
4-0-2	Building Site Evaluation	02/07/2024
4-0-3	Expired Building and Grading Permits (PDF)	04/01/2015
4-0-4	Partial Building Permit (PDF) BPC-013: Third Party Plan Check BPC-018: Third Party Plan Check Notification BPC-009: Agreement for Partial Building Permit	03/23/2010
4-0-5	Agricultural Permit Exemptions (PDF) Notice of Agricultural Exemption (PDF) GRD-002: Grading Permit Questionnaire	01/19/2015 11/03/2016
4-0-6	Post-FIRM Structure Procedures (PDF)	03/14/2006
4-0-7	Building Permit No Plan Check	02/01/2019
4-0-8	SCEIP Program Permitting and Inspection Procedures (PDF)	04-15-2009
4-0-9	Factory-Built Housing Permits	11/18/2024
4-0-10	Placement of Manufactured Homes on Private Property	01/14/2025
4-1-1	Solar Photovoltaic System Permits and Solar Heating Systems for Pools (PDF)	07/01/2009

7-0 Code Enforcement

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
7-0-5	Notification to Tenants of Substandard Conditions (PDF) Notice to Tenants Poster (PDF) Notice to Tenants Letter (PDF)	11/03/2023
7-0-7	Anonymous and Confidential Complaints (PDF)	11/03/2023
7-0-8	Permits to Remove or Legalize Unpermitted Work (PDF)	11/08/2023
7-0-9	Accessibility Complaint Processing Accessibility Complaint Processing Accessibility Compliance Agreement (PDF) BPC-067: Letter of Intent for Accessibility Compliance (PDF) Accessibility Complaint Processing Notice and Order Accessibility (example) (PDF)	11/08/2023
7-0-10	Permit Requirement for Accessibility Violations	10-10-2023
7-0-11	Minimum Standards for Securing Abandoned or Damaged Structures (PDF) CDE-006 - Minimum Standards for Securing Abandoned or Damaged Buildings	11/08/2023 07/01/2012
7-0-13	Exceeding the Scope of Issued Permits (PDF) Order to Stop Work Notice (example) (PDF)	11/06/2023
7-0-15	Investigation Fees and Penalties for Septic Violations (PDF) Penalty Calculation Sheet (PDF) Penalty Schedule (PDF)	11/06/2023
7-0-16	Code Enforcement Hearing Procedure	11/06/2023
7-0-18	Administrative Citation / Correction Notice Issuance and Processing V1-19: Administrative Citation / Correction Notice (PDF) CDE-015: Request to Appeal Administrative Citation (PDF) CDE-016: Request for Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver (PDF)	08/30/2019
7-0-21	Accessory Dwelling Unit – Enforcement Extension Request CDE-025 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Enforcement Extension Health and Safety / Zoning Self-Assessment (PDF)	10/25/2024
7-0-23	Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures-General Overview (PDF)	10/12/2023

8-0 Planning & Natural Resources

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
8-0-5	Senate Bill 9 Housing Development: Maximum Number of Units Allowed	01/11/2022
8-0-6	Applicability of Senate Bill 9 to Split-Zoned Parcels	01/11/2022

8-1 Project Review

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
8-1-1	8-1-1 Temporary Occupancy of Travel Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, and Transportable Housing Units (Tiny Homes) (PDF) Notice of Pending Expiration of Temporary Permit for Care Giver Housing (PDF)	10/20/2023
8-1-3	Groundwater Monitoring Guidelines for Water Wells	07/11/2023
8-1-6	Lot Line Adjustment on Williamson Act Land (PDF) Staff Report Format (PDF)	01/23/2007
8-1-7	Processing Procedures for Subdivisions of Land under a Williamson Act Contract (PDF) PJR-049 Landowners Statement of Compliance (PDF) Sample Findings for Approval (PDF)	01/23/2007
8-1-8	Procedure for Permits on Parcels under Williamson Act Contracts (PDF) Notice of Substandard Parcel Size (PDF) PJR-049 Landowners Statement of Compliance (PDF)	07/10/2007
8-1-9	Procedure for Additional Electric Meters on a Parcel (PDF)	01/13/2012
8-1-10	Procedure for Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council Blue Book (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions	12/28/2012
8-1-11	Procedure for Mark West Citizens Advisory Council Blue Book (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions	06/14/2016
8-1-12	Construction Limitations in the F-1 Floodway (PDF)	07/18/2014
8-1-14	Procedures for Groundwater Analysis and Hydrogeologic Reports (PDF)	02/23/2017

8-2 Natural Resources

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
8-2-1	Water Supply, Use and Conservation Assessment Guidelines	01/07/2020
8-2-2	Guidelines for Net Zero Groundwater Use	01/07/2020
8-2-3	Guidelines for Fire Fuel Management in Riparian Corridors	07/07/2020
8-2-4	Aggregate Production Reporting	04/03/2024

8-3 Comprehensive Planning

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
8-3-3	Subdivision of Split Zoned Parcels (PDF)
8-3-4	Adaptive Management Policy for In-Stream Mining (PDF)	04/30/2013

9-0 Engineering and Construction

9-2 Well & Septic

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
9-2-28	Well Pump Test Guidelines in Water Scarce Areas (PDF)	07/01/2005
9-2-30	Excavation Guidelines for Septic System Soil Profile Hole Investigations (PDF)	02/20/2007
9-2-31	Sizing of Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems for Special Events Authorized by Use Permits and the Use of Portable Toilets (PDF)	01/20/2009
9-2-33	Expired Septic Permits and Expired Plan Check – (This item is undergoing review.)	01/27/2010

9-3 Building Inspection

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
9-3-1	Special Inspection Requirements when Using Epoxy (PDF)	07/05/2000
9-3-2	Special Inspection Requirements (PDF) CNI-010: Special Inspection and Testing Procedure CNI-014: Special Inspection Agency Recognition List CNI-033: Statement of Special Inspections	07/07/2005
9-3-3	Exterior Plaster Inspection Requirements (PDF)	06/15/2003
9-3-4	Building Permit Reinspection Fee Requirements (PDF)	06/14/2003
9-3-5	Self-Certification Reroofing Program Procedure (PDF) CNI-023: Reroofing Verification/Completion Form (PDF)	12/15/2003
9-3-6	Sea - Land Cargo Containers as Storage Buildings (PDF)	05/18/2004
9-3-7	Enhanced Vapor Recovery System (EVR) Permits (PDF)	02/17/2015

9-4 Building Plan Check

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Note: Items 7-0-2, 7-0-4, 7-0-6 listed below have been moved from the 7-0 Code Enforcement area above. They will eventually be updated with Building Plan Check content and numbering.
7-0-2	Allowed Improvements within an Agricultural Exempt Structure (PDF)	09/03/2002
7-0-4	Permit Requirements for Replacement Windows and Glazing (PDF)	09/03/2002
7-0-6	Allowed Improvements within a Permit Exempt Structure (PDF)	03/22/2004
9-4-1	Third Party Plan Check BPC-013: Third Party Plan Check BPC-018: Third Party Plan Check Notification (PDF) BPC-019: Third Party Plan Check Approved Consultants	09/15/2019
9-4-5	Stock Plan Procedure	01/06/2025
9-4-6	Building Plan Checks and Approvals Done at the Building Cubicle (PDF)	01/19/2015
9-4-7	Structural Peer Review (PDF)	05/19/2008
9-4-10	Horse Boarding Facilities & Riding Arenas (PDF)	06/02/2006
9-4-11	Unreinforced Masonry Structures (PDF)	09/23/2013
9-4-12	Wildland-Urban Interface and Sprinkler Related Procedures (PDF)	01/19/2015
9-4-19	Permits to Remove or Legalize Unpermitted Work CDE-005 Demolition/Removal Permit Checklist (example) (PDF)	11/08/2023
9-4-20	Deferred Truss Submittals	03/07/2025

9-6 Survey and Land Development (County Surveyor)

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
9-6-1	Subdivision Map and Improvement Plan Submittal Process (PDF)	01/23/2002

9-8 Encroachment

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
9-8-1	Procedure for Processing Special Event Permits (PDF)	04/10/2012