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Housing Element Presentation January 25, 2022

Sonoma Community Center

Webinar: A New Way to Finance Building Your Dream ADU! January 27th, 6:00 PM

Webinar: A New Way to Finance Building Your Dream ADU! Thursday, January 27, 2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Register here: https://bit.ly/3qhf9Ae Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent or other family members? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may...

Steve Page Named 2022 Alcalde

The City of Sonoma has selected Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor). After considerable discussion, Mayor Ding nominated Mr. Page in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Particularly of note was the multitude of Sonoma Valley organizations who have been strengthened by his involvement...

Sort it Sonoma! California's new composting law is now in effect

Sonoma residents, businesses, and institutions are now required to separate organic materials from trash and recycling as of January 1. The new ordinance was enacted as required by California Senate Bill 1383, which was passed in 2016 to reduce the generation of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. The law seeks to reduce organic waste disposal...

Housing Element Kick-Off Meeting - January 25th, 6:00 PM (Virtual)

On January 25th, the City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a virtual, joint public "Town Hall" meeting to discuss the preparation of the new Housing Element and receive a report on steps taken to date by staff and the City’s Housing Element consultant. The agenda includes: Housing Element Basics - what a Housing...

Unscheduled Vacancy Notice - Bohar

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics & Testing Opportunities, Jan. 24 - 30

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. All residents 5 and older are now eligible for vaccination against COVID-19. As the Omicron variant spreads, health officials urge everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated and boosted, get tested, and to wear a high-quality mask.  Breakthrough cases...

What is a Housing Element?

Housing Element Overview The Housing Element is one of the nine required elements of the General Plan and the only element required to be approved (“certified”) by the State of California. The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has the legal authority to review and certify housing elements. The Housing Element includes an...

Housing Element Update

The City of Sonoma's 6th Cycle Housing Element has been adopted and approved. Thank you to all in our community that engaged in the process of updating this important document. The Sonoma City Council approved the Sonoma 6th Cycle Housing Plan and Background Report and CEQA Notice of Exemption at their Special Meeting on Tuesday,...

City Council Approves Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Timeshares and Factional Interest Uses

At its meeting on January 19th, 2022, the City Council unanimously approved an “Urgency” Ordinance that prohibits timeshares and fractional interest uses in all parts of the City. It also prohibits the advertising of such uses and violations are punishable by fines and or penalties. The Urgency Ordinance went into effect immediately upon approval. Staff...

Now Hiring! Administrative Assistant in Public Works

The City of Sonoma is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic, and enthusiastic candidate to fill its Administrative Assistant position in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of the department; provides information and assistance to the public; maintains records, works at the front counter, and may...

What is Affordable Housing?

In broad terms, affordability is simply the relationship between housing costs and income. The generally accepted measure for housing affordability is spending less than 33% of one’s gross household income on housing costs (including utilities, principle, and interest). Oftentimes, the term workforce housing is also used to describe affordable housing. In the context of Housing...

What Happens If a Jurisdiction Does Not Adopt a Housing Element or the Element Does Not Comply with State Law?

If the California Department of Housing and Community Development determines that a Housing Element fails to substantially comply with the State’s Housing Element Law, there are potentially serious consequences that extend beyond the realm of residential land use planning. When a jurisdiction’s Housing Element is found to be out of compliance, its General Plan is...

What is a Housing Element?

Since 1969, Housing Elements have been mandatory portions of local general plans in California because providing housing for all Californians is considered by the state legislature to be of vital statewide importance. A Housing Element provides an analysis of a community’s housing needs for all income levels, and strategies to respond to provide for those...

Public Works Administrative Assistant Brochure

Caltrans Repaving Resumes, Detours at intersection of Broadway & Napa Street and Leveroni & Napa Road Expected Thursday, Friday and Monday

Caltrans contractor, Bay Cities Paving, will be resuming repaving work starting today, January 20th, possibly Friday, January 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and possibly Monday, January 24th.  This work will necessitate some lane closure/detours at two locations on Hwy 12: Broadway/Napa St – (detour map attached) Traffic northbound on Broadway will be diverted onto...

City Council Meeting - January 19th, 6:00 PM

CORRECTION: Original post title included an incorrect meeting date. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 19th, not January 18th. A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, January 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to...

COVID-19 Status Update - Testing, Vaccines, Boosters, New Health Order, Volunteers Needed and More

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County bans large gatherings, recommends residents stay home as much as possible for the next 30 days as case rates & hospitalizations increase significantly The County reported a case rate this week of 211.6 new daily cases per...

Special Joint City Council / DRHPC Meeting - January 18th, 6:00 PM

A special joint meeting of the Sonoma City Council and the Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission (DRHPC) will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. View the full agenda on our CivicWeb Portal.  The item to be considered is: Discuss/consider Eliminating the Design Review Role and Responsibilities of the DRHPC. The meeting will...

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