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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

Flood Recovery: 2019 Winter Storms and Flooding

With recovery efforts underway after the 2019 Winter Storms and Flooding, Permit Sonoma will continue to provide resources for recovery, including the latest information for permits. This page is your main resource for flood recovery permitting information in unincorporated Sonoma County.

Rebuilding Together

The official information and resource site for rebuilding efforts, within the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, related to the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fire.

Upcoming Events

Fitch Mountain Foot Race
Today: June 16, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Special Event: A permitted special event in the public right of away will be occurring June 16, 2019 starting at 8:00 AM. Please visit their website for more information: fitchmountainfootrace.org
The Springs Community Farmers' Market
Today: June 16, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Special Event: A permitted special event in the public right of away will be occurring in The Springs area every Sunday from June 2, 2019 through December 15, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM. Please visit their website for more information: The Springs Community Farmers’ Market
Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
When: June 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM
The Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council is an advisory body formed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
The Springs Community Farmers' Market
When: June 23, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Special Event: A permitted special event in the public right of away will be occurring in The Springs area every Sunday from June 2, 2019 through December 15, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM. Please visit their website for more information: The Springs Community Farmers’ Market
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Latest News

Board Approves Permit Sonoma’s 2-Year Comprehensive Planning Work Plan
Published on June 12, 2019
On June 4, 2019 the Board of Supervisors approved the work plan for the County’s Comprehensive Planning efforts for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Permit Sonoma’s Comprehensive Planning team is responsible for the development and implementation of the General Plan and Area Plans, Local Coastal Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Code, and other policy documents and initiatives as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
May 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!
Published on May 30, 2019
In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:
- Fire Prevention – Chipper Program Video
- Sonoma Developmental Center
- Local Coastal Plan Photo Contest
- Code Enforcement Success Story
- Housing Initiatives
- Earthquake Preparedness
Request for Proposals: Sonoma Developmental Center Site
Published on May 24, 2019
The County of Sonoma is embarking on a major planning effort involving the development of a Specific Plan to facilitate the transformation of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) property in Sonoma Valley. The County is seeking consultant services to prepare a specific plan & program EIR for the site.
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Press Releases

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Approves Updated Septic System Regulations
Published on June 13, 2019
On June 11, 2019, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors took action to meet State mandated septic system regulations that protect water quality and public health. The Board authorized the submittal of a revised Sonoma County Local Agency Management Program to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The approved changes to the OWTS Manual will take effect July 1, 2019.
Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Overturned Tanker
Published on May 31, 2019
At approximately 7:30 pm last night, at the request of the Timber Cove Fire Protection District, Sonoma County Fire Division’s Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to an overturned tanker truck carrying gasoline. The location was near mile post 39 on Northbound Hwy 1.
Sonoma County Launches Coastal Photo Contest
Published on May 24, 2019
On June 1st, Sonoma County will launch the Coastal Close-up photo contest to highlight the beautiful Sonoma Coast. Everyone is invited to submit a photo that showcases Sonoma County’s coastline, coastal vegetation, or wildlife.
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