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September 16, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update Survey

What is a Local Coastal Plan?The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) serves as the General Plan for the Sonoma Coast.The LCP provides guidance on issues including for land use, protection ofresources, and public access. Help Permit Sonoma assess thebest ways to engage residents in the update of the LCP update by taking a shortsurvey! Read full story


August 30, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

August 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Code Enforcement Takes Action on Illegal Cannabis GrowsCoastal Close-Up Photo ContestHazMat Team Keeps Our Roads and Waterways SafeStorm Drains Connect Streets to CreeksSonoma Developmental Center (SDC) UpdatePerformance Dashboards Read full story


August 16, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Septic Permitting Changes Now in Effect

As of August 15, 2019, the Sonoma County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual version 7.0 is in effect.  Customers are hereby advised that any septic applications will be required to comply with the provisions of the OWTS Manual version 7.0.  Customers are further advised of the following updates to Permit Sonoma’s permitting procedures... Read full story


August 13, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Officially Adopts New Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Manual

The Director of Permit Sonoma hereby adopts the County of Sonoma’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual, version 7.0, dated August 15, 2019. Read full story


July 31, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

July 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Environmental Resource Management Summer Academy Sonoma County Receives Merit Award for Housing Initiatives Local Fire Departments to Fly Flags for Red Flag Warnings Code Enforcement Success Story Vegetation Management & Defensible Space July 2019 Performance Data Read full story


July 30, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Clean Streams in Southern Sonoma County

Permit Sonoma is part of a public/private partnership to reduce pollution in the Sonoma Creek and Petaluma River watersheds. Read full story


July 10, 2019

ADU Calculator Can Help Homeowners Estimate Costs and Benefits of Building an ADU

Permit Sonoma, with regional partners, is introducing a new online tool to help estimate the costs, returns, and benefits associated with building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Read full story


July 09, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


July 09, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


July 02, 2019

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