Press Release Index
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
Winners Announced for Sonoma’s Coastal Photo Contest
TheCounty of Sonoma is pleased to announce the three winners of the CoastalClose-up photo contest. The winner of the People’s Choice category, wasawarded to the person with the most Facebook likes, which totaled 170 votes. Read full story
Sonoma County Receives Award for Housing Initiatives
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
Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Cannabis OilExtraction Waste
At approximately 5:00 pm on July 18, Sonoma County Fire Prevention andHazmat dispatched to Roblar Road and Valley Ford Road in response to a reportof 5 55-gallon containers left on the side of the road. Read full story
County Shuts Down Large-Scale Illegal Cannabis Operation
On July 12, County inspectors found more than 9,000 unpermitted cannabis plants at a property located on Butler Avenue, Santa Rosa. Permit Sonoma, authorized by an inspection warrant, arrived on site just after 8:30am with assistance from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. Read full story