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PermitSonoma announces 20-member Housing Advisory Committee
Permit Sonoma has announced the creation of a 20-member committee that will advise the department on the development of the Housing Element of the County General Plan process. The Housing Element is drafted every eight years and codifies Sonoma County’s approach to creating sufficient housing for its residents. Read full story
Sonoma County adopts automated permitting tool to lower the cost of installing solar
This week, Sonoma Countybecame the first county in California to launch SolarAPP+, an automated applicationfor permitting new residential rooftop solar and storage systems. SolarAPP+will lower costs and expedite solar installations, encouraging property ownersto invest in generating renewable and sustainable energy. Read full story
Permit Sonoma seeks members for Housing Advisory Group toadvise staff for the housing element
Permit Sonoma announced today that it will begin receiving applications for a 15-member Housing Advisory Committee that will advise the department as it updates the Housing Element of the county General Plan. Read full story
Burn Permit Suspension Lifted for Sonoma, Lake and Napa Counties
A burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties has been lifted by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Read full story
Permit Sonoma Releases Three Land-Use Alternatives for Sonoma Development Center
Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County's planning and development permitting agency, has released three draft land-use alternatives to guide the redevelopment of the 900-acre Sonoma Developmental Center in Sonoma Valley. Read full story
Permit Sonoma Launches Cannabis Visioning Survey
Permit Sonoma, SonomaCounty’s land use and resource management department, is encouraging Countyresidents to take part in a new Cannabis Visioning Survey concerning thecounty’s new cannabis ordinance. Read full story
Permit Sonoma releases draft Multijurisdictional HazardMitigation Plan for public comment
Permit Sonoma, in partnership with local jurisdictionsthroughout Sonoma County, released a draft Multijurisdictional HazardMitigation Plan for public comment. Read full story
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