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Permit Sonoma in a COVID-19 Environment
News updates on COVID-19 effect on in-person business hours at Permit Sonoma's main Permit Center and Resiliency Permit Center (RPC). Read full story
Permit Sonoma announces public meetings seeking input on Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan
Permit Sonoma is announcing three workshops to seek public input on the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan policies and procedures. Those policies and procedures will guide the redevelopment of the more than 900-acre former state institution for people with developmental disabilities. Read full story
Permit Sonoma wants to hear from you about our housingneeds for the Housing Element Update
Permit Sonoma wants to hear from you about our housing needs for the Housing Element Update. Register now for either of these upcoming Public Workshops:February 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMFebruary 15, 2022 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Read full story
Operational Permit (OPR) Program Updates
Permit Sonoma has updated Operational Permitapplication requirements. Please view our <a href="/PRMD/Instructions-and-Forms/WLS-047-Operational-Permit-Application-Required-Contents/" title="Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage">Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage for more details. The new Operational Permitapplication requirements are effective January 1, 2022. Read full story
New Well & SepticDistricts
The Well & Septic Division has re-assigned districts due to staffing changes. View Well & Septic - Environmental Health Districts Map (PDF). This change is effective December 1, 2021. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to Consider Adoption of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the 2021 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Plan (MJHMP) at a public meeting on December 7, 2021. The final draft of the Plan and other Board materials will be available on the Board of Supervisors website in advance of the meeting. Read full story
Dry Weather Well Testing Closures for 2021
The dry weather well testing season for 2021 is closed as of today: Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Adopts Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations for the unincorporated County, effective October 14, 2021. Read full story
Well and Septic Drought Related Policy Changes
On April 21, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed an emergency drought for Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. On April 27, 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors also proclaimed a drought emergency for Sonoma County. Read full story
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