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SepticPermitting Updates Messages
Permit Sonoma is implementing a variety of septic permitting improvements in an effort to assist customers comply with the recently adopted Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual version 7.0 and to make our permitting processes clearer and more efficient. Read full story
More Opportunities forAccessory Dwelling Units in Sonoma County
Changes in Statelaw related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) will take effect January 1,2020. These regulatory updates will remove minimum lot size requirements andreduce setback requirements, and private covenants (CC&Rs) may no longerprohibit ADUs on lots zoned for single family dwellings. Read full story
Updates Coming to Sonoma County Building & Fire Codes
New state-mandated building codes, that govern the design and construction of structures and the maintenance of life safety systems within structures for fire prevention, go into effect on January 1, 2020. Read full story
2022 Model Building Codes Local Workshop - August 30, 2022
New state-mandated building codes, that govern the design and construction of structures and the maintenance of life safety systems within structures for fire prevention, go into effect on January 1, 2020. Read full story
November 2019 Newsletter
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Local Coastal Plan Update WorkshopsFire Rebuild UpdatesTanker Rollover HazMat Response Near SonomaUpdates Coming to Sonoma County Building & Fire Codes Read full story
Traffic Studies for Winery Events
As part of the County’s winery events work, the County retained a consultant to conduct traffic studies to address capacity and safety issues related to the increased traffic volumes associated with winery events. Read full story
Permit Sonoma Reopened on Monday, November 4, 2019
Permit Sonoma's main Permit Center and Resiliency Permit Center reopened to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019. This includes the resumption of regular inspections in areas that are not under mandatory evacuation and are not in the Kincade Fire burn area. Additional News and Information Read full story
September 2019 Newsletter
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Temporary Occupancy Procedures for Fire SurvivorsChapter 40: Sonoma Complex Fire Recovery Code ExtensionCannabis Ordinance UpdateAccessory Dwelling Unit Code ChangesGet Involved in the Local Coastal Plan Update!Permit Requirements for Back-up GeneratorsThird Party Plan Check - Permit Process ImprovementExpedited Plan Reviews - Permit Process Improvement Read full story
Permit Requirements for Back-up Generators
During a power de-energization event, a generator can provide emergency electrical power to your home. If you live in unincorporated Sonoma County and plan to use a generator that connects to your electrical panel, you will need a permit from Permit Sonoma for the electrical work. If the generator will be housed in a structure of its own, the structure may be subject to additional permits. Read full story
Revised Third Party Plan Check
As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice. Read full story