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SoCo Hazard Mitigation Planning Community Survey
Sonoma County and partner jurisdictions are partnering to update the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. You can get involved now by completing the community survey! Read full story
Reminder to Submit Complete Septic Applications, Comply with Septic Standards, and Maintain Professional Communications
Septic Professionals: This message is intended as a reminder to please submit complete septic applications in accordance with county standards including the OWTS Manual v7.0, policies and procedures, and published guidance documents as well as to encourage and promote professional communications. Read full story
September 2020 Special Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
Information in this special newsletter features prevention and recovery information including these topics: Expanded 2020 Curbside Chipper Program, Rebuilding after the Walbridge and Meyers Fires, and Disaster Recovery Urgency Ordinance Chapter 40C Read full story
Flood ManagementDesign Manual (FMDM) Announcement
Sonoma Water’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution approving the Flood Management Design Manual (FMDM) to provide guidance and criteria for the conveyance of storm water. The FMDM is a significant update to the existing criteria and will replace the current Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC). Read full story
Permit Sonoma Change in Services as of July 20th
Permit Sonoma is currently open for 20 hours per week for live phone assistance as well as limited video and in-person appointments. The Permit Center is closed to the public until further notice. Virtual services remain available during regular business hours. Read full story
PermitSonoma Limited Reopening
Permit Sonoma will be reopening for limited services and for limited hours starting July 6, 2020. Read full story
News from Our Partners: Take the Community Development Commission's Assessment of Fair Housing Survey
Take the Sonoma County Community Development Commission's Assessment of Fair Housing survey Read full story
Expedited Plan Review Program
Permit Sonoma has suspended our Expedited Plan Review Program. Read full story
UPDATED: Housing Sites EIR Scoping Period Extended to May 14 and Virtual Scoping Meeting to Be Held May 6
Permit Sonoma is extending the scoping period for the Housing Sites EIR and hosting a virtual public meeting on May 6, 2020. Read full story
Holiday: Virtual Offices Closed March 31, 2020
Permit Sonoma Virtual Offices will be closed Tuesday, March 31st in observance of the Cesar Chavez Day holiday and will reopen Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 AM.The Permit Center and the Resiliency Permit Center have moved from physical to virtual operation, using e-submittals, telephony, and other technologies. Both offices remain physically closed. Most employees are working from home. Inspections are being performed virtually as well. Staff communications with the public will occur by e-mail and telephone. Read full story
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