The City of Sonoma will hold a special City Council meeting on Monday, October 14th starting at 2:00 p.m. for a General Plan Study Session. The General Plan is the blueprint for the city’s future development, shaping everything from housing and transportation to open space and public services. This is a great opportunity to learn … Continued
Over the past year and a half, the City of Sonoma has been working with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority to develop a coordinated Countywide Active Transportation Plan. As part of this effort, the City is updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan with a new standalone Active Transportation Plan. We’re excited to announce that … Continued
We are excited to introduce three new members to our Community Development Department, bringing diverse experience and fresh perspectives to the team. Diane Levine joins us as an Associate Planner from Yountville, where she served as a planner for 3.5 years. Before that, Diane worked as an Environmental Planner focusing on CEQA-related analysis for large … Continued
To better accommodate our community, Sonoma City Hall’s front counter will now be open during the lunch hour. Effective October 7th, the front counter at Sonoma City Hall will be open continuously throughout the day, making it more convenient to access our services. New Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: Open … Continued
The City of Sonoma City Council will hold a continued Public Hearing at their meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00 pm to consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Use Permit Amendment (UA-23-40) and Wine Tasting Use Permit (WTUP-24-1) for a proposed vacation rental and wine tasting facility at … Continued
The City of Sonoma will hold a special City Council meeting on Monday, October 14th starting at 2:00 p.m. for a General Plan Study Session. The General Plan is the blueprint for the city’s future development, shaping everything from housing and transportation to open space and public services. This is a great opportunity to learn more … Continued
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is launching two major initiatives that will benefit both contractors and homeowners: the new Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home program and the Home Energy Score (HES) assessment tool. These programs are designed to make home upgrades easier and more effective, while promoting energy efficiency across the Bay … Continued
The Building Division team is developing a new permit process to introduce express permits for several types of projects. This change will streamline the permitting process, allowing permits to be issued and inspections scheduled online through our online permitting system. The following permit types are under consideration for this new process to enhance efficiency: Reroofing … Continued
We are excited to announce the launch of Contractor’s Corner—a dedicated webpage designed to keep professionals in the development industry informed about the latest news and updates from the City’s Community Development Department. Whether you’re a builder, architect, engineer, or contractor, Contractor’s Corner will be your primary resource for staying up-to-date on key changes, new … Continued
The City’s General Plan Update Task Force will convene on July 31st at 5:30 p.m. in the City’s Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. An agenda will be posted on our CivicWeb portal in advance of the meeting. To make a public comment, individuals are encouraged to either attend the meeting in person … Continued
