When were water rates last increased?
Water rates were last studied in 2014, and the City Council adopted a 5-year schedule of increases. The last rate increase was 5% which was implemented in February 2018.
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How much is the rate increase?
Customers’ actual increases will differ depending on the type of account (residential, commercial, industrial), meter size, and water use. The specific increase to you will depend on the size of your meter and the amount of water you use. There will be a rate increase effective September 1. There will not be a rate increase … Continued
How much more revenue does the Water Utility need to raise?
The overall utility-wide revenue increase needed from September 2018 through June 2019 is 3.5%. Subsequent required revenue increases are 7.5% in each of July 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The total revenue increases needed per year results in the rate increases shown in the Proposed Monthly Service Charges table in the Proposition 218 Notice.
Why do my water rates need to increase?
Residents, visitors and businesses in Sonoma count on the City to deliver high-quality, reliable water for a variety of community needs including indoor use, outside irrigation and fire protection. The water utility is self-funded, meaning its revenues must equal its expenditures. Water rates must cover the cost of service and maintain prudent reserves in case … Continued
What do water rates pay for?
Water rates pay for ongoing operations, maintenance, repair and improvements of the City’s water utility. Costs include the purchase of water plus operation and maintenance of wells, water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters, pumps and other infrastructure. Rates also pay for capital improvement projects to upgrade water pipes and other infrastructure to ensure the City … Continued
What are the size and height requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units?
Attached accessory dwelling unit. The minimum floor area is 150 s.f. The minimum dimension of any habitable room, except kitchens, is 7 feet in any horizontal direction (CA Residential Code R304.2). The minimum ceiling height shall comply with the CA Residential Code. The maximum size is 30 percent of the existing living area of the … Continued
Can I use an Accessory Dwelling Unit as a vacation rental?
Accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, or efficiency dwelling units may only be rented for periods of 30 days or more. The rental of an accessory unit for periods of less than 30 days is prohibited.
Does Sonoma have sister cities?
The Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA) was established on September 8, 1986, by official agreement between SCI and the City of Sonoma, as a nonprofit organization to create long-term partnerships between Sonoma and communities in other countries where we have mutual, beneficial interests. Today, SSCA has seven sister city relationships that extend to four continents: … Continued
How do I pay my property taxes?
Information on payment of property taxes can be found at the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector.
How do I stop my water service?
Customers wishing to disconnect water service must complete a Water Turn Off Form and submit it to City Hall, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476. You may also e-mail a signed copy of the water turn off form to the Finance Department at finance@sonomacity.org , however; it is the customer’s responsibility to confirm receipt … Continued