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June 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


June 12, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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 30, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


May 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


May 20, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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 29, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


April 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

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


March 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

No Wet Weather Testing Monday, April 1, 2019 Due to Cesar Chavez Holiday

Permit Sonoma is closed for the Cesar Chavez holiday and wet weather testing cannot be scheduled for that day. Forms and payments for testing on Tuesday, April 2nd must be submitted by 12:00 noon Friday, March 29th. Read full story


March 06, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Board of Supervisors OWTS Manual Meeting Moved to May 21, 2019

Due to the County's flood recovery efforts, the Board of Supervisor item for consideration of the proposed Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (OWTS) Manual has been postponed to May 21, 2019. We apologize for the inconvenience. Background: In order to meet State mandated regulations, the County of Sonoma is updating our OWTS Manual. This Manual outlines County regulations and standards for septic systems.More Information about the Update of the OWTS Manual Read full story