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CAL FIRE to Release 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Maps
CAL FIRE has notified local government fire and planning departments about the potential release of the 2025 Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Maps. While the exact release date is yet to be determined, CAL FIRE issued written notice to agencies in December 2024. Read full story
Septic Permitting Process Update
Vesting Certificates requests may now be made directly with assigned Well and Septic staff during the plan review process under an OWTS Construction Application. Customers will no longer be required to submit separate Vesting Certificate applications. Customer requests to convert unexpired Vesting Certificates to an OWTS Construction Permit should be submitted to PermitSonoma-Well-Septic@sonoma-county.org. Customers will no longer be required to submit separate OWTS Construction Applications to convert a Vesting Certificate to an OWTS Construction Permit. Read full story
Elementos de Seguridad y Justicia Medioambiental del Plan General del Condado de Sonoma | 23 de julio sobre los
El Condado actualiza los Elementos de Seguridad y Justicia Medioambiental del Plan General del Condado de Sonoma 2020, y desarrolla un nuevo elemento de justicia ambiental para cumplir con la ley estatal, modernizar las políticas de seguridad y mejorar la salud en las áreas con cargas medioambientales y escasos recursos. Read full story
Cannabis Program Update & Environmental Impact Report
Permit Sonoma has released a final draft Cannabis Land Use Ordinance, General Plan Amendment, and other documents. Revisions were made to certain documents published on April 2, 2024 in response to public input received during the public comment period. Comments may continue to be submitted at any time throughout this process, both before and after publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Read full story
2024 Season - Wet Weather Groundwater Determinations & Percolation Testing: Closed for the Season
Groundwater determinations and percolation testing are necessary for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Groundwater determinations and percolation testing have closed for the season in all testing areas. Read full story
Chip It, Don't Skip It
Spring has sprung and the free County Chipper Program has opened early for your convenience! We are now accepting applications from unincorporated County residents for the 2024 chipping season. Read full story
Lower Your Insurance Risk with SoCo Adapts
SoCoAdapts and Sonoma County want to help you lower your insurance premiums, give you more choices in insurance plans, and contribute to a safer community. And qualify for $10,000 in rebates! How? Learn more and check your eligibility. Read full story
Updates to the Groundwater Determinations Policy
The Groundwater Determinations Policy has been updated. The changes reflect clarifying language and updates regarding the radius distance surrounding a groundwater test hole, the number of test holes required for a proposed septic system and depths of test holes based on site conditions such as impermeable layers. Read full story
Chipper Program Application Portal Now Open for 2024 Season
Thank you for your interest in the free Sonoma County Chipper Program! We are now taking online applications for the 2024 Season via the Application Portal. Please meet the Chipper Program Guidelines for application approval. Read full story
SoCo Adapts Free Wildfire Risk Assessment
Get up to $10,000 in rebates to reduce your wildfire risk. Get a free wildfire risk assessment to become eligible for up to $10,000 in rebates to reduce your wildfire risk (final rebate amounts are subject to change). Enter a location to check eligibility. Read full story
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