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County to Study Potential Rezoning for Urban Housing Sites
Permit Sonoma is publishing a Notice of Preparation (NOP),notifying responsible agencies and interested parties of its intent to preparea Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze sites proposed forpossible rezoning to facilitate the development of housing. Read full story
Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Sodium Hypochlorite Leak
Sonoma County Fire Preventionand Hazmat responded to a sodium hypochlorite leak this morning at 7:09 a.m.This leak was the result of a truck fire, which took place at northbound U.S.Highway 101 at the South Cloverdale exit. Read full story
Burn Permit Suspension Lifted Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
Effective December 9, 2019, the burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo, and Colusa counties was lifted by Cal Fire. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can resume burning on permissible burn days. Read full story
Kincade Fire Rebuilds
In response to the Kincade Fire County leadership recognized the need for swift action so property owners could start the rebuilding process as quickly as possible. Important elements include debris cleanup, expedited permitting processes, and additional services for fire survivors. Read full story
SonomaCounty Local Coastal Plan Update Workshops
Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update workshops on the Public Review Draft will be starting in October. View upcoming workshops locations, dates, and times. Read full story
Fire Prevention Week Reminds Households to Plan Ahead
Permit Sonoma’s Fire PreventionDivision invites the public to celebrate FirePrevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. The National Fire ProtectionAssociation’s (NFPA) theme for the week “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Planand Practice Your Escape!” reminds the community to take action bydeveloping and practicing a home fire escape plan. Read full story
Permit Sonoma Honored with Innovative Code Enforcement Award
The California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) announced that they will be awarding their 2019 Innovative Program Award to Permit Sonoma’s Code Enforcement Division. This award recognizes code enforcement programs that are both innovative and effective. Read full story
Expanded Housing Opportunities Provide More Options for Farmers
On Tuesday, September 17, Sonoma County Board ofSupervisors removed zoning restrictions that prohibit the ability to apply toconstruct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) on over 1,900 agriculturalproperties. This action will eliminate unnecessary regulatory constraints on arecognized form of affordable housing, while continuing to protect and supportthe county’s agricultural and environmental resources. Read full story
County Shuts Down LargestCannabis Operation to Date
On August 28,County inspectors discovered approximately five properties in South Santa Rosawith non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation. Read full story
Help Shape the Future of the Sonoma Developmental Center
The AmericanPlanning Association (APA) California Chapter selected the County of Sonoma’sHousing Initiatives program as the winner of the 2018 Opportunity andEmpowerment Award of Merit. Read full story