The population of California (like the rest of the world) is growing. In order to ensure there is enough housing for everyone to live affordably, the State of California determines projected population numbers then estimates how many housing units must be created to meet the housing demand. The State then calls upon cities to help, … Continued
Affordable housing units have different eligibility requirements based on income and, in some cases, age. The income categories are approximate as follows, subject to variations in household size and other factors: Acutely low income: 15% of Area Median Income (AMI) Extremely low income: 30% of AMI Very low income: 50% of AMI Median: 60% of … Continued
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Affordable housing is generally defined as housing in which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs. For homeowners, this includes principal, interest, taxes, and insurance and for renters, it includes rent and utilities.
Yes, there are almost 400 units of affordable housing within the City limits. Affordable homes are found in nearly all neighborhoods and come in all sizes. Some units are under the oversight of the City of Sonoma and some are being managed by Sonoma County.
Yes, owners are required to complete the Live Scan process in addition to completing and submitting the supplemental owner/employee background application which is posted on the Cannabis Retail RFP page on the City’s website. “Background materials and responses to the RFP in total shall not exceed 125 pages”. If we have 10 owners, that would be … Continued
To date, the Live Scan form has not been posted to the City’s website. The form will be uploaded to the website as soon as the City receives authorization from the Department of Justice. Please check the City’s website periodically for updated information. In the meantime, you are required to complete and submit the owner/employee … Continued
When completing the Commercial Cannabis Business application, applicants will want to follow both the Administrative Regulations and the Application Procedures Guidelines. In the event an applicant who is financed through a publicly-traded company is unable to disclose the personal information of those individuals with an ownership interest of 5% or more, said the applicant should … Continued
The definition of “owner” is silent from Ordinance No. 03-2019. However, for the purposes of the Commercial Cannabis Business Application, “owner” has been defined in the Administrative Regulations, Section 2, paragraph A. Ownership Information. For additional information regarding ownership and financial interest, the City recommends applicants refer to the California Code of Regulations, Title 16, … Continued
The City’s municipal code requires that one off-street parking space with an all-weather surface shall be provided for the exclusive use of the ADU, in addition to the parking that is required for the primary dwelling. The parking space for the ADU may be allowed in the driveway and in tandem. However, the parking requirement … Continued
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 … Continued
