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Planning Divsion
The Planning Division is responsible for all planning related activities in the City of Sonoma. Key responsibilities include the following:
Current planning (processing applications for planning permits, such as use permits, tentative maps, design review and commercial signs and reviewing building permits in order to assure compliance with applicable regulations).
Long-range planning (updating the General Plan, developing and implementing other planning documents, such as the Bicycle Plan, and working with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission on affordable housing).
Maintaining the City’s Geographic Information System, a database-driven mapping system that currently includes information on zoning, basic property characteristics, water and storm drain infrastructure, and the location of flood plains.
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Mark your calendars! The City of Sonoma invites you to a General Plan Update: Land Use Workshop on Thursday, January 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Vintage House, located at 264 First Street East. This workshop is a valuable opportunity for community members to learn about and provide feedback on proposed land...
DeNova Homes is now accepting applications for Below Market Rate (BMR) homes at Hummingbird Cottages in Sonoma, located at the corner of West MacArthur and 5th Street West. Available Homes and Pricing: 498 Fortuni Court, Homesite 1 – 1,330 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2-Car Garage Price: $400,338 488 Sanchez Court, Homesite 6 –...
The Sonoma County Housing Authority is opening applications for its Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlist lotteries starting November 1. Applications will be accepted through November 30 for one- and two-bedroom units at several locations across the county. This opportunity is available for applicants who meet the “extremely low income” threshold, which is defined as earning 30%...
