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Wine Tasting Room Moratorium Update

In 2017, the City Council placed a moratorium on wine tasting room facilities in order to review regulations in a thorough manner. In 2018, the City held a number of community outreach meetings, researched other jurisdictions and options, and held a policy discussion with the Planning Commission. Unfortunately, with other priorities and overall workload, revised...

Report on the Review and Development of Regulations Pertaining to Wine Tasting Rooms - 9/13/18

Permanent Ordinance for Cannabis Regulations Schedule

At the Special City Council meeting on May 30, 2018, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the development of permanent cannabis regulations, including: allowing the outdoor personal cultivation of three (3) plants with parameters; allowing medicinal cannabis deliveries from licensed dispensaries located outside of City limits; and prohibiting a medicinal dispensary, testing facilities and...

Council Action Recap - 9.05.18

The Council Action Recap captures the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting. If you would like to view the video of the meeting you can do so on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.

Council Action Recap 9.5.18

Sonoma County Testing Alerts and Warning Systems - September 10 & 12

On September 10, 2018 and September 12, 2018 Sonoma County will test the alert and warning systems. You may receive a phone call, an alert on your mobile device, or experience interruptions in local radio and television. What to Expect >September 10, 2018: Phone Call - Around 6 PM, Sonoma County will call all SoCoAlert subscribers,...

Emergency Updates

In a major emergency or local disaster, the City of Sonoma will post currently available local information to this page. For updates from the County of Sonoma, go to socoemergency.org. During a disaster, you can get incident-specific information and resources by dialing 2-1-1 or by texting your zip code to 898-211. The 2-1-1 Sonoma County...

Cannabis Impact Report

Fee Schedule Index

View or download the City of Sonoma Fee Schedule Index document below for a listing of administrative, special event, building, planning, police department, public works and utility fees. Visit our Water Rates page to see the current water rates and water connection fees.

City of Sonoma Offices Closed Monday - September 3

The City of Sonoma offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2018 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

City Council Meeting - September 5, 2018

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, September 5th at 6 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports. Items on the regular calendar to be considered by the City Council include: Commission/Committee Appointment Policy Update Appointments of an Alternate member to the Cultural & Fine Arts Commission and Youth...

No-Discharge Water Main Flushing Begins August 27

A no-discharge water main flushing system is to be used to flush some of the City’s water mains beginning on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 8:00 AM by ValveTek Utility Services, Inc (ValveTek). The project is expected to last approximately nine (9) days. ValveTek will start flushing mains in the Fryer Creek neighborhood and then...

No-Discharge Water Main Flushing

Residents, visitors, and businesses in Sonoma count on the City to deliver high quality, dependable water for a variety of community needs including consumption, irrigation, and fire protection. The water entering the distribution system is of very high quality. Water quality can deteriorate in water distribution mains, so flushing is conducted to remove impurities or...

Three Years of Proposed Water Rates Approved - New Rates Effective September 1, 2018

In January 2018, the City hired a consultant to prepare a detailed review of the City's water rates, see the 2018 Water Rate Study. The City Council received the report on June 25, 2018, and agreed rate adjustments are needed to continue providing a reliable water supply. Notices concerning proposed water rate increases were sent to City water...

Cannabis Initiative Update

A Special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to hear the Impact Report for the submitted cannabis initiative and take action on the initiative. The City Council voted to adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a general Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the submission of the proposed...

Sonoma Overlook Trail Rehab Project - Progress Update & Photos

The Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards have reported that the Sonoma Overlook Trail Reroute and Rehabilitation project is now 50% complete. The American Conservation Experience (ACE) crew members are using a variety of trail techniques to shed water off the trail to slow erosion and to cover some of the exposed bedrock. The crew has constructed...

Impact Report for Cannabis Initiative to be Heard at Special City Council Meeting - August 21

A Special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 6:00pm for Council to hear the Impact Report for the submitted cannabis initiative and take action on the initiative. See the full agenda and reports. The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can also...

Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting & Water Rates Public Hearing - August 20

A Special City Council meeting and Regular City Council meeting, which will include a public hearing regarding proposed water rate increases, are scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018. A study session of financial reserve policies will take place at the special meeting of the Sonoma City Council at 5:00pm. See the full agenda and staff...

Candidate Information

The nomination period for the 2020 General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Sonoma on November 3, 2020 is now closed. The following individuals have qualified to be placed on the ballot.

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