Press Release Index
Sonoma County Planning Commission to Hear Draft Winery Events Ordinance
Permit Sonoma has published Sonoma County’s first draft Winery Events Ordinance, which would set new standards for winery events like parking requirements, food service, event coordination, traffic management, and noise standards to address the impact of winery visitor-serving uses on agricultural land. Read full story
Burn Suspension Announced
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has announced the enactment of a burn suspension, beginning at 12:01 AM Monday, May 10, 2021, which bans all outdoor burning. Read full story
Permit Sonoma publishes Draft Environmental Impact Report for rezoning sites to meet Sonoma County's housing needs
Permit Sonoma published a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzed the environmental impact of potentially rezoning up to 59 sites for housing. Releasing the Draft EIR is a critical step in rezoning parcels to meet Sonoma County's share of its Regional Housing Needs Allocation and to comply with state housing laws. Read full story
Sonoma County’s Ryan Pelleriti Awarded “Code Enforcement Officer of the Year”
TheCounty of Sonoma’s Permit and Resource Management Department (Permit Sonoma)today announced that code enforcement officer Ryan Pelleriti was named the 2020Code Enforcement Officer of the Year by the California Association of CodeEnforcement Officers. Read full story
County of Sonoma to Develop Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Today marks the first day of the season for Sonoma County’s Residential Curbside Chipper program. This free curbside chipper service supports residents in creating defensible space around their homes and reduces vegetation along access routes. Read full story
County of Sonoma RemindsResidents of Fireworks Ban
AsIndependence Day approaches, the County of Sonoma Fire Prevention divisionwould like to remind residents and visitors that all fireworks are illegal inunincorporated Sonoma County. Read full story
Open Burning Suspension June 15, 2020
Open Burning Suspension June 15, 2020 Read full story
County of Sonoma Fire Prevention Division announces that burning permits are required in the unincorporated areas of the County
Burning permits are required in the unincorporated areas of the County. Read full story
County Chipping ProgramEngages Residents in Wildfire Prevention
Today marks the first day of the season for Sonoma County’s Residential Curbside Chipper program. This free curbside chipper service supports residents in creating defensible space around their homes and reduces vegetation along access routes. Read full story
Help Shape the Future of the Sonoma Developmental Center
The Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) has entered a new chapter as the County and State embark on a unique partnership to prepare a Specific Plan for the site that will guide the progress of the site. Read full story