Press Release Index
Sonoma County launches Green Halo construction waste management plan and recycling tool
Permit Sonoma has launched a new construction and demolition recycling platform for tracking construction and demolition waste. This platform will help reduce waste and increase compliance with state environmental goals. Effective May 5, all building and demolition projects in unincorporated Sonoma County are required to use the Green Halo web-based platform to track recycling activities and meet recycling thresholds. Read full story
Permit Sonoma to provide informational update on Cannabis Program to Board of Supervisors on April 15
Permit Sonoma will provide an update on the Cannabis Program and Environmental Impact Report Project to the Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting on April 15. The item, which is scheduled to be addressed at or around 1:30 p.m., will be informational only. Read full story
Sonoma County opens Chipper program early to reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County’s free Residential Curbside Chipper Program has launched early again this year in an effort to reduce residential wait times, expand service, and mitigate the risk of wildfires in unincorporated Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County seeks input on draft General Plan Safety and Environmental Justice elements
Sonoma County is seeking comments from the public on the General Plan Safety Element update and a draft of a new Environmental Justice Element. Read full story
State Court of Appeal grants Sonoma County temporary stay as county appeals well ordinance decision
The Court of Appeal for the First District in California today granted Sonoma County its request for a temporary stay in the Russian Riverkeeper & California Coastkeeper vs. County of Sonoma decision issued by a Superior Court judge last fall while the County pursues an appeal of the decision. Read full story
Sonoma County hosts open house events for General Plan update
Sonoma County invites residents to participate in a series of open house-style events as part of the General Plan update. These drop-in workshops, running through April 16, offer an informal setting where community members can visit themed stations, share input, and help shape the future of their neighborhoods. Read full story
Judge extends order allowing Sonoma County to issue non-emergency well permits
Permit Sonoma can continue issuing non-emergency well permits until at least March 27. A Sonoma County Superior Court judge recently signed an order to extend a pause on an earlier directive that had temporarily stopped the County from issuing well permits. Read full story
Public invited to review and comment on CalFire wildfire hazard severity maps
The public is invited to review and comment on newly published Fire Hazard Severity maps, which CalFire has updated to show areas of Sonoma County with the greatest wildfire risks. The maps show areas of Sonoma County that have moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity, defined as having physical conditions that create expected fire behavior over a 50-year period. Sonoma County Fire Districts can recommend changes to the maps during a 120-day adoption period. Local fire districts must adopt these maps per Government Codes 51179 and 51177(e). Read full story
Sonoma County temporarily resumes issuing well permits after judge’s order
Permit Sonoma has resumed issuing non-emergency well permits after a Sonoma County Superior Court judge temporarily lifted a previous court order that halted the process. Read full story
Public invited to share input on Sonoma County General Plan at Community Visioning Workshops
Sonoma County residents are invited to share their ideas and priorities for the future at a series of in-person and virtual community workshops for the Sonoma County General Plan Update. The General Plan serves as a critical guide for future growth, fostering healthy, resilient communities, protecting natural resources, and promoting social and economic equity. Read full story
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