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Changes to Encroachment & Septic Permit Fee Process
As of July 12, 2019, Permit Sonoma will be changing how fees are assessed for encroachment permit applications and septic permit applications to be more consistent with how we assess fees for other types of similar construction permit applications. Read full story
News from Our Partner: Housing Choice Vouchers
The Sonoma County Housing Authority is accepting applications for its new Housing Choice Voucher lottery waiting list from July 1-31, 2019. Applications can be completed online at www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 or in person at: Sonoma County Housing Authority, 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Read full story
June 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:June Performance Data Onsite Waste Treatment System Manual Updates Comprehensive Planning Work Plan Customer Interview with Jerry Eddinger Public Meeting Recaps Abandoned Vehicle Abatement – 2019 Flood Response Read full story
Board Approves Permit Sonoma’s 2-Year Comprehensive Planning Work Plan
On June 4, 2019 the Board of Supervisors approved the work plan for the County’s Comprehensive Planning efforts for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Permit Sonoma’s Comprehensive Planning team is responsible for the development and implementation of the General Plan and Area Plans, Local Coastal Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Code, and other policy documents and initiatives as directed by the Board of Supervisors. Read full story
May 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have: Fire Prevention – Chipper Program VideoSonoma Developmental CenterLocal Coastal Plan Photo ContestCode Enforcement Success StoryHousing InitiativesEarthquake Preparedness Read full story
Request for Proposals: Sonoma Developmental Center Site
The County of Sonoma is embarking on a major planning effort involving the development of a Specific Plan to facilitate the transformation of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) property in Sonoma Valley. The County is seeking consultant services to prepare a specific plan & program EIR for the site. Read full story
Streamlining Building Permit Process
Effective Monday, May 27, 2019, Permit Sonoma will no longer require or offer building permit site reviews in most cases as one of our new process improvements focused on reducing building plan check lead times. Read full story
April 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Fire Prevention – Vegetation ManagementPlanning Commissioner Gregory Carr – InterviewOsmann Rebuild Story – Letters to Permit SonomaHazardous Materials Response Team in Action Read full story
Comprehensive Planning Section’s Work Plan Presentation
On April 16, 2019 staff presented the Comprehensive Planning Section’s Work Plan to the Board of Supervisors to help set priorities for the 2019 through 2021 budget years. Read full story
March 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Permit Sonoma Welcomes New Deputy Director of PlanningSwift Flood ResponseCode Enforcement Success StoryPlanning for Hazards Read full story