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Expedited Plan Review Program
Permit Sonoma
Published on September 19, 2019
As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revived our expedited plan review process.
Initial Public Notice: Flood Elevation Program
Community Development Commission
Published on September 18, 2019
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a public notice with the intent to provide federal financial assistance to Sonoma County under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to elevate 11 homes in the 100-year floodplain at least one foot above the floodplain elevation.
Revised Third Party Plan Check
Published on September 18, 2019
As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice.
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Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
Now: September 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
The Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council is an advisory body formed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
Water Bark Dog Swim
When: September 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park
The swimming lagoon at Spring Lake Regional Park turns into an off-leash dog park for four weekends in September 2019. Well-behaved dogs are invited to swim in the lagoon and romp on the beach.
Sugar Shuttle: North Sonoma Mountain - Jack London
Regional Parks
When: September 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Want to do a through hike from North Sonoma Mountain to Jack London Park or vice versa? Catch a ride on the Sugar Shuttle!
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Regional Parks
When: September 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Doran Beach, Bird Walk Coastal Access, Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access, Steelhead Beach, Sunset Beach, Cloverdale River Park, Maxwell Farms, Larson Park & Gualala Point
You can make a difference locally by removing trash from beaches, rivers, and creeks that you love with Regional Parks and other partners for the annual California Coastal Cleanup.
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