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Project Location:  Chase Street over Nathanson Creek, between Broadway and Austin Ave. Project Description:  This project will replace an existing structurally deficient bridge as defined by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) along Chase Street over Nathanson Creek.  The replacement of the bridge is needed to provide a safe and adequate creek crossing for vehicles,...

Current Summary of Cannabis Regulation and Allowable Activities in the City of Sonoma Personal Cultivation: See Ordinance #05-2018 for definitions, limitations and requirements associated with personal cannabis cultivation Indoor:  Personal cultivation of up to six (6) marijuana plants per residence is allowed, subject to restrictions. Applies to both medicinal and recreational grows. Limited to residential properties....

Summary and Current Status: At the meeting of April 1, 2019, the Sonoma City Council adopted an Ordinance Establishing New Zoning Regulations for Wine Tasting Facilities / Wine Bars in Specified Zoning Districts.  Key elements of Ordinance #01-2019 include: Established a numerical limit of 25 wine tasting facilities/wine bars inside the Plaza Retail Overlay District...

Summary: The City Council adopted regulations prohibiting new vacation rentals on December 4, 2017, and the effective date of the new ordinance was thirty days after adoption. Vacation rentals are no longer a conditionally-permitted use in the Mixed Use and Commercial zones (new vacation rentals were already prohibited in residential zones).  An exception provides for...

About the Award The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission's Student Creative Artist Award Program began in 1988 as the Honorarium Program. It changed to the Steve Silver High School Honorarium in 1992, and became the Student Creative Arts Award Program in 2002.  It is open to Sonoma Valley residents who reside within...

The Alcalde tradition, rooted in California’s pueblo system, celebrates leaders in local governance. Once appointed, the Honorary Alcalde participates in various community events. Wayne Schake, Sonoma's 2024 Honorary Alcalde The City of Sonoma is thrilled to announce Wayne Schake as our 2024 Honorary Alcalde. Unveiled during the recent City Council Meeting on February 7th, Schake's...

GENERAL MARIANO GUADALUPE VALLEJO (1807-1890) General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was an extraordinary Californio.  He founded Sonoma and is remembered today as a great American who contributed a great deal to California both before and after statehood. His life is essentially the history of 19th century Sonoma and his influence is still evident in 21st century Sonoma. A...

            Project Location:  Avenue Del Oro (from Fifth St. East to Cordilleras Drive and #693 Avenue Del Oro to Appleton Way), Aureo Ct, and El Nido Ct. Project Achievements: This project was a part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets in a safe and functional condition for...

ALL FEES ARE EFFECTIVE AS OF 8/23/2021.    PLEASE CONTACT LISA JANSON, SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER AT (707)339-5234 OR EMAIL  Ljanson@sonomacity.org FOR MORE INFORMATION. Application Fees The application fee is determined by the amount of time necessary from set-up to tear-down of your event.  If your event from set-up to tear-down lasts less than 8 hours it is...

Only a block from the Historic Sonoma Plaza sits the 4.6 acre Depot Park located at 270-284 First Street West. Depot Park is home to our Depot Park Museum. The park is located adjacent to our scenic Bike Path that runs through town. The amenities include: Picnic Tables, Children’s Playground, Volley Ball Courts, Bocce Ball...

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