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Deadline Extended for Nominating Housing Sites
Permit Sonoma will accept site nominations for rezoning for higher-density housing until the end of March 2019. Read full story
Reduced Permit Services March 1, 2019 Due to Floods
Due to the 2019 Winter Storms and Flooding, Permit Sonoma staff must perform emergency safety assessments of affected properties on Friday, March 1, 2019. There will be no regular inspections scheduled or performed. There will also be no cube service at the Permit Center for the following disciplines: Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Prevention, Plan Check, Well & Septic. Please note that inspections and cube service may be affected the week of Monday, March 4th as well. More Information Read full story
February 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Increased Accessory Dwelling Unit Customer Service Expanded Support in Evaluating Rebuilding Construction Proposals Meet Planning Commissioner Ariel Kelley Cleaning Up Junkyards Read full story
ADU Customer Service Hours
Starting February 5, Permit Sonoma is offering dedicated staff and customer service hours in our Permit Center to help customers navigate the process of permitting an ADU. Read full story
January 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Removing Barriers for Overnight Stays on Agricultural LandHauser Bridge Replacement ProjectDisability Access Requirements and ResourcesInterview with Planning Commissioner Larry Reed Read full story
Historic Preservation Grants Application Deadline Extended to February 28, 2019
Apply Now! Applications are now being accepted for Historic Preservation Grants. Grant funds in this category are for the renovation, restoration, and/or preservation of historical resources. Read full story
Community Rises to Housing Challenge
We hear you! Thanks to everyone that responded to the County’s request for help in identifying potential sites in unincorporated areas to rezone for housing. As of January 4, 2019, we received submissions for 42 parcels to evaluate for rezoning. Of those parcels in the unincorporated area, there is a total of about 100 acres with a potential for approximately 2,000 new housing units. Read full story
Help Us Find Housing Sites
As the County continues our initiative to produce more housing, we need your help in finding sites. If sites meet our criteria, we will work with the owner and community to rezone them for more density with design review to ensure quality and community compatibility. View in English | View in Spanish Read full story
Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey
The County of Sonoma and partnering cities want your input on potential barriers and incentives for building accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey (English or Spanish) to inform our efforts to increase housing in Sonoma County. Read full story
Second Set of Housing Initiatives Approved
On October 23, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved a set of changes to the Sonoma County Zoning Code to expand opportunities for housing development in designated urban service areas. Read full story