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April 29, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

April 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Fire Prevention – Vegetation ManagementPlanning Commissioner Gregory Carr – InterviewOsmann Rebuild Story – Letters to Permit SonomaHazardous Materials Response Team in Action Read full story


April 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Comprehensive Planning Section’s Work Plan Presentation

On April 16, 2019 staff presented the Comprehensive Planning Section’s Work Plan to the Board of Supervisors to help set priorities for the 2019 through 2021 budget years. Read full story


March 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

March 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Permit Sonoma Welcomes New Deputy Director of PlanningSwift Flood ResponseCode Enforcement Success StoryPlanning for Hazards Read full story


March 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

No Wet Weather Testing Monday, April 1, 2019 Due to Cesar Chavez Holiday

Permit Sonoma is closed for the Cesar Chavez holiday and wet weather testing cannot be scheduled for that day. Forms and payments for testing on Tuesday, April 2nd must be submitted by 12:00 noon Friday, March 29th. Read full story


March 06, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Board of Supervisors OWTS Manual Meeting Moved to May 21, 2019

Due to the County's flood recovery efforts, the Board of Supervisor item for consideration of the proposed Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (OWTS) Manual has been postponed to May 21, 2019. We apologize for the inconvenience. Background: In order to meet State mandated regulations, the County of Sonoma is updating our OWTS Manual. This Manual outlines County regulations and standards for septic systems.More Information about the Update of the OWTS Manual Read full story


March 04, 2019

Deadline Extended for Nominating Housing Sites

Permit Sonoma will accept site nominations for rezoning for higher-density housing until the end of March 2019. Read full story


February 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Reduced Permit Services March 1, 2019 Due to Floods

Due to the 2019 Winter Storms and Flooding, Permit Sonoma staff must perform emergency safety assessments of affected properties on Friday, March 1, 2019. There will be no regular inspections scheduled or performed. There will also be no cube service at the Permit Center for the following disciplines: Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Prevention, Plan Check, Well & Septic. Please note that inspections and cube service may be affected the week of Monday, March 4th as well.  More Information Read full story


February 26, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

February 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Increased Accessory Dwelling Unit Customer Service Expanded Support in Evaluating Rebuilding Construction Proposals Meet Planning Commissioner Ariel Kelley Cleaning Up Junkyards Read full story


January 31, 2019

ADU Customer Service Hours

Starting February 5, Permit Sonoma is offering dedicated staff and customer service hours in our Permit Center to help customers navigate the process of permitting an ADU. Read full story


January 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

January 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Removing Barriers for Overnight Stays on Agricultural LandHauser Bridge Replacement ProjectDisability Access Requirements and ResourcesInterview with Planning Commissioner Larry Reed Read full story