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MEASURE S: Transient Occupancy Tax Increase

The Sonoma City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 2018 ballot to increase the City’s transient occupancy tax (also known as the TOT or hotel tax). This tax is paid on stays of 30 days or less at hotels, inns, and other lodging properties and is applied to the customer’s lodging bill....

Storey Poles for Gateway Project Available for Viewing through October 1

Story Poles remaining up through Monday, October 1 The story poles for Gateway will be remaining up through Monday’s appeal hearing at the City Council meeting. The City Council can provide further direction regarding story poles at the meeting. -------------------------- Storey Poles have been installed at the Gateway project site and will be available for viewing through...

New Water Rates Effective September 1, 2018

At the August 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council and the City of Sonoma adopted new water rates. Per the adopted resolution, new water rates became effective on September 1, 2018. Such rates will be reflected in the upcoming billing cycle, which covers September 4, 2018 – October 1, 2018. See more information about Water Rates,...

City Council Meeting - October 1, 2018

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 1st at 6 pm. View the full amended agenda and staff reports. There are no items on the regular calendar. However, there is one item on the Consent Calendar and one under Public Hearing. The item on the Consent Calendar to be considered...

UPDATE -- Gateway Mixed Use Development Project Appeal to be Heard on October 1

The City Council opened the public hearing on the Gateway Mixed-Use Development appeal at its August 06, 2018 meeting. The item was continued to the September 17th meeting and then the October 1, 2018 meeting. With the retirement of Planning Director David Goodison, the City has recently brought on contract planning staff to assist with...

October 2017 Fires Remembrance Events

The City of Sonoma was fortunate to escape direct damage from the 2017 fires. We are extremely grateful to all the emergency responders - local, regional, national, and even international - who worked together to save our town. Sadly, many of our neighbors in Sonoma Valley and Sonoma County were not as fortunate, with homes...

Sonoma County Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program

The Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) is a competitive grants program of the United Way of the Wine Country in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power. Together, they are committed to providing financial support to resident- and community-led groups for projects in their neighborhood or community that help its residents rebuild and recover from...

Applicant Updated Project Information 09/24/18

Consideration of Gateway Mixed Use Development Project Continued

The City is postponing consideration of the Gateway Mixed Use Development project that was scheduled for the October 1 Council meeting. The item is being postponed to allow City staff sufficient time to complete the necessary additional technical analysis and furnish a thorough report for consideration. In addition, the Applicant has submitted revisions which are...

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also commonly known as in-law units, granny flats, or secondary units, can play an important role in adding cost-effective affordable rental housing, as well as providing a source of income for homeowners. Consistent with recent State laws, the City of Sonoma has updated its regulations to facilitate construction of new ADUs,...

Is a building permit required for any type of Accessory Dwelling Unit?

Yes, a building permit is required for all proposed dwelling unit types. Fire-Resistive Construction. Pursuant to Section R302of the CA Residential Code as amended by the City of Sonoma, Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and floor assemblies having not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating where tested in...

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...

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.

Who can live in an Accessory Dwelling Unit?

Anyone can live in an accessory dwelling unit, junior accessory dwelling unit, or efficiency dwelling unit. The owner of the property shall reside on the property in either the main or accessory dwelling unit (upon construction). Accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, or efficiency dwelling units may be rented for periods of 30 days...

Measure S: Transient Occupancy Tax Increase (2018 Ballot)

The City Council adopted Resolution #50-2018 calling an election for the submittal of the following question to the voters at the November 6, 2018 election. MEASURE S – TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND GENERAL CITY SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, STREETS, PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION, PLUS AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING...

Storey Pole Plan, Gateway Mixed Use Project

Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Available Online

The current adopted budget for the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 is now available to view or download in four (4) parts from the City's website. See the Current Adopted Budget - Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. The Finance Department is primarily responsible for the development and preparation of the City of...

FY 18-19 Adopted Budget, Part 1

Find Part 1 of 4 (pages 1-42) of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Adopted Budget below. Also see Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Part 1, Table of Contents CITY MANAGER BUDGET MESSAGE, page 1 FINANCIAL SUMMARY, page 13 Organization Chart, page 14 FY 18/19 Operating and Capital Budget Tables, page 15 Fund Overview, page...

FY 18-19 Adopted Budget, Part 2

Find Part 2 (pages 43-102) of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Adopted Budget Below. Also see Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 Part 2, Table of Contents GENERAL FUND, page 43 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION, page 45 City Council, page 47 City Clerk, page 49 City Manager, page 53 Finance, page 57 Legal Services, page 61 PUBLIC...

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