News Index
Board of Supervisors Approves First Set of Housing Initiatives
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, approved a series of changes to the Sonoma County Code. These changes will take effect June 7, 2018. Read full story
Board of Supervisors Consideration of Revised OWTS Manual
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will be considering the revised onsite waste treatment systems (OWTS) manual at an upcoming meeting on May 22, 2018. If the Board approves the revision, the County will then submit a revised Local Area Management Program (LAMP) and OWTS Manual to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB). Read full story
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to Consider First Set of Housing Initiatives
The Sonoma County Planning Commission and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a set of housing initiatives. Read full story
Revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual
Permit Sonoma is releasing, for public review and comment, a revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual. Read full story
Board Considers Vacation Rental Moratorium
The Board of Supervisors recently voted to not extend the moratorium on new vacation rental permit applications. Therefore Permit Sonoma can begin accepting Vacation Rental applications again on Monday, February 5, 2018. More Information Read full story
Draft Climate Action Plan: 2020 and Beyond
Draft Climate Action Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are available for review.Comments on the Draft EIR will be accepted through May 6, 2016.Public Meeting on the Draft EIRWednesday, April 20, 2016, 5:00 PM-7:00 PMMore Information Read full story
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Policy
For your review and comments please view our Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Manual draft policy and our Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) draft policy. We encourage and welcome your comments regarding the content of these documents. Please respond by March 18, 2016. Read full story
Volunteers Needed for Community Advisory Team
The Springs is an area located in central Sonoma Valley immediately north of the city of Sonoma. A Community Advisory Team (CAT) will be created to serve as a liaison to area residents, businesses and organizations and provide input during the development of the Springs area plan. Read full story
What You Need to Know About the State Water Use Order
The State Water Resources Control Board has required property owners in four Russian River subbasins (Dutch, Green Valley, portions of Mark West, and Mill Creeks) to report their water use. While PRMD permits wells, the State is responsible for implementing the information order. PRMD is committed to helping our customers comply with the order. More Information Read full story