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March 11, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Planning Commission to hear draft vacation rental ordinance update on March 17

February 04, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma wants to hear from you about our housingneeds for the Housing Element Update

Permit Sonoma wants to hear from you about our housing needs for the Housing Element Update. Register now for either of these upcoming Public Workshops:February 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMFebruary 15, 2022 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Read full story

December 30, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Operational Permit (OPR) Program Updates

Permit Sonoma has updated Operational Permitapplication requirements. Please view our <a href="/PRMD/Instructions-and-Forms/WLS-047-Operational-Permit-Application-Required-Contents/" title="Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage">Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage for more details.  The new Operational Permitapplication requirements are effective January 1, 2022. Read full story

November 24, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

New Well & SepticDistricts

The Well & Septic Division has re-assigned districts due to staffing changes. View Well & Septic - Environmental Health Districts Map (PDF). This change is effective December 1, 2021. Read full story

November 22, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Board of Supervisors to Consider Adoption of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the 2021 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Plan (MJHMP) at a public meeting on December 7, 2021. The final draft of the Plan and other Board materials will be available on the Board of Supervisors website in advance of the meeting. Read full story

October 26, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Dry Weather Well Testing Closures for 2021

The dry weather well testing season for 2021 is closed as of today: Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Read full story

September 22, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Adopts Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations for the unincorporated County, effective October 14, 2021. Read full story

June 02, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Well and Septic Drought Related Policy Changes

On April 21, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed an emergency drought for Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.  On April 27, 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors also proclaimed a drought emergency for Sonoma County. Read full story

December 16, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

SoCo Hazard Mitigation Planning Community Survey

Sonoma County and partner jurisdictions are partnering to update the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan.  You can get involved now by completing the community survey! Read full story

October 12, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

Reminder to Submit Complete Septic Applications, Comply with Septic Standards, and Maintain Professional Communications

Septic Professionals: This message is intended as a reminder to please submit complete septic applications in accordance with county standards including the OWTS Manual v7.0, policies and procedures, and published guidance documents as well as to encourage and promote professional communications. Read full story