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County Chipping Program Engages Residents in Wildfire Prevention
Today marks the first day of the season for Sonoma County’s Roadside Chipper program. This free curbside chipper service supports residents in creating defensible space around their homes and reduce vegetation along access routes. Read full story
County & Local Fire Districts Prepare for Defensible Space Inspections
Despite the recent heavy rains, a large portion of Sonoma County continues to face risks from wildfire. One of the best ways for property owners and residents to protect their homes is to create good defensible space to ensure a buffer between their property and any surrounding grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area. Read full story
Los Distritos de Bomberos del Condado y Locales se Preparan para Hacer Inspecciones a los Espacios de Defensa
A pesar de las fuertes lluvias recientes, una gran parte del Condado de Sonoma sigue enfrentando el riesgo de incendios. Read full story
Community Rises to Housing Challenge
We hear you! Thanks toeveryone that responded to the County’s request for help in identifyingpotential sites in unincorporated areas to rezone for housing. As of 1/4/19, wereceived submissions for 42 parcels to evaluate for rezoning. Of those parcelsin the unincorporated area, there is a total of about 100 acres with apotential for approximately 2,000 new housing units. Read full story
Help Us Find Housing Sites
Help Us Find Housing Sites Santa Rosa CA As the County continues ourinitiative to produce more housing, we need your help in finding sites. Read full story
Ayudenos a Encontrar Sitios de Vivienda
A medida que el Condado continúa nuestra iniciativa de producir más viviendas, necesitamos su ayuda para encontrar sitios. Si los sitios cumplen con nuestro criterio, trabajaremos con el propietario y la comunidad para modificar la densidad con una revisión deldiseño para garantizar la calidad y la compatibilidad de la comunidad. Read full story
County Continues Strong Commitmentto Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Response
On December 11, 2018, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the relocation of fire inspection-related activities to Permit Sonoma. Effective January 1, 2019, the Fire Prevention Division and Hazardous Materials Division will be integrated into Permit Sonoma, increasing coordination of these fee-based inspection programs. Read full story
County Targets Unpermitted Cannabis Operations
As Sonoma County’s cannabis industrymoves into the regulated commercial market, the County’s Code Enforcement staffhas increased its efforts to halt unpermitted cannabis operations. Read full story
County Seeks Community Input on Septic System Policy Updates
The County of Sonoma isupdating County regulations for septic systems in order to meet state mandatedregulations that protect water quality and public health. Read full story
County Introduces New Online and Mobile Permit Appointment Scheduling Tool
In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve costumer experience, the County of Sonoma’s Permit Center has implemented new software that enables customers to schedule appointments or join today’s line remotely, instead of waiting in the lobby. Read full story