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Permit & Resource
Management Department

Permit Sonoma is Sonoma County's consolidated land use planning and development permitting agency. Virtually any land development or construction that takes place in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County (outside the nine incorporated cities) is reviewed, permitted, and inspected by Permit Sonoma. Read More About Us

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Questions?

If you have concerns, questions, or suggestions about our new virtual office, please contact Permit Sonoma Director Tennis.Wick@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-1900.

For planning questions, e-mail: Planner@sonoma-county.org
For Permit Center questions, e-mail: PermitSonoma@sonoma-county.org

Permit Sonoma Ombudsperson: Member of the management team who is focused on providing customer service on individual projects and facilitating process improvements for the permitting process. Contact the Ombudsperson

Please note that during our virtual operations, the best way to reach staff is via email.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day 2020
Now: May 25, 2020
Most Sonoma County Offices closed
Cancelled: Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting
When: May 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Agenda
A meeting will NOT be held on May 28, 2020.
Planning Commission Meeting
When: June 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM
County of Sonoma Planning Commission Meeting will serve to answer questions on the Planning Commission Staff Report.
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Latest News

County of Sonoma Fire Prevention Division announces that burning permits are required in the unincorporated areas of the County
Published on May 6, 2020
Effective May 4, pursuant to Sonoma County Code Chapter 13-71, County of Sonoma Fire Prevention Division announces that burning permits are required in the unincorporated areas of the County in both the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) and State Responsibility Areas (SRA).
County Chipping Program Engages Residents in Wildfire Prevention
Published on May 4, 2020
Today marks the first day of the season for Sonoma County’s Residential Curbside Chipper program. This free curbside chipper service supports residents in creating defensible space around their homes and reduces vegetation along access routes.
Help Shape the Future of the Sonoma Developmental Center
Published on April 29, 2020
The Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) has entered a new chapter as the County and State embark on a unique partnership to prepare a Specific Plan for the site that will guide the progress of the site.
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Contact Information

Email Address

PermitSonoma@sonoma-county.org

Phone Operator

Phone: (707) 565-1900
CA Relay Service: 711

Operator & Permit Center Hours

Permit Center & Mailing Address

2550 Ventura Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA95403

38.465074, -122.723705

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