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Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures documents for Permit Sonoma listed by Division/Section.

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Fire Prevention
1-0 Administration
2-0 Accounting
4-0 Customer Service
7-0 Code Enforcement
8-0 Planning
9-0 Engineering and Construction

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Policies and Procedures

1-0 Administration

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
1-0-5	Public Record Availability GEN-003: Public Records Access Guidelines PRA Response Letter (example)	10/01/2009
1-4-1	Definition of a Bedroom Conditional Statement Acknowledgment Notice of Use Restrictions	08/15/2014
1-4-2	Concealed Construction Verification Guidelines	05/18/2004
1-4-3	Package Treatment Plant Policy and Procedure	05/18/2004
1-4-4	Flood Elevation Policy	04/02/2012
1-4-5	Definition of a Kitchen Notice of Use Restrictions	08/15/2014
1-4-6	Detached Residential Accessory Structures Summary Table Attachment	03/30/2016

2-0 Accounting

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
2-1-1	Refund Procedures Refund Request form	05/20/2008

4-0 Customer Service

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
4-0-1	Site Evaluations - Application Process	10/27/2008
4-0-2	Site Evaluation Requirement Determination – This item is undergoing review.	09/21/2006
4-0-3	Expired Building and Grading Permits	04/01/2015
4-0-4	Partial Building Permit BPC-013: Third Party Plan Check BPC-018: Third Party Plan Check Notification BPC-009: Agreement for Partial Building Permit	03/23/2010
4-0-5	Agricultural Permit Exemptions Notice of Agricultural Exemption GRD-002: Grading Permit Questionnaire	01/19/2015 11/03/2016
4-0-6	Post-FIRM Structure Procedures	03/14/2006
4-0-7	Building Permit No Plan Check	02/01/2019
4-0-8	SCEIP Program Permitting and Inspection Procedures	04-15-2009
4-0-9	Factory Built Housing Permits	03/21/2016
4-0-10	Placement of Manufactured Homes on Private Property	06/10/2013
4-1-1	Solar Photovoltaic System Permits and Solar Heating Systems for Pools CIS-007: Building Permit Application (example)	07/01/2009

7-0 Code Enforcement

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
7-0-1	Code Violations Encountered by PRMD Staff in the Course of Routine Duties Order to Stop Work Notice (example)	11/13/2009
7-0-2	Allowed Improvements within an Agricultural Exempt Structure CIS-007: Building Permit Application (example)	09/03/2002
7-0-4	Permit Requirements for Replacement Windows and Glazing	09/03/2002
7-0-5	Notification to Tenants of Substandard Conditions Notice to Tenants Poster Notice to Tenants Letter	09/03/2002
7-0-6	Allowed Improvements within a Permit Exempt Structure CIS-007: Building Permit Application (example)	03/22/2004
7-0-7	Anonymous and Confidential Complaints Confidential Violation Complainant Form	03/22/2004
7-0-8	Permits to Remove Unpermitted Work CDE-005: Demolition Permit Checklist (example)	12/14/2009
7-0-9	Accessibility Complaint Processing Accessibility Complaint Processing Accessibility Compliance Agreement (PDF: 306 kB) BPC-067: Letter of Intent for Accessibility Compliance (PDF: 477 kB) Accessibility Complaint Processing Notice and Order Accessibility (example) (PDF: 228 kB)	08/07/2019
7-0-10	Permit Requirement for Accessibility Violations	08/17/2019
7-0-11	Minimum Standards for Securing Abandoned or Damaged Structures CDE-006 - Minimum Standards for Securing Abandoned or Damaged Buildings	07/12/2012 07/10/2007
7-0-13	Exceeding the Scope of Issued Permits Order to Stop Work Notice (example)	11/13/2009
7-0-15	Investigation Fees and Penalties for Septic Violations Penalty Calculation Sheet Penalty Schedule	10/17/2011
7-0-18	Administrative Citation / Correction Notice Issuance and Processing V1-19: Administrative Citation / Correction Notice (PDF: 334 kB) CDE-015: Request to Appeal Administrative Citation (PDF: 232 kB) CDE-016: Request for Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver (PDF: 157 kB)	08/30/2019
7-0-21	Accessory Dwelling Unit – Enforcement Extension Request Notice & Order – Construction Without Permit – Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) (PDF: 185 kB) CDE-025 ADU Enforcement Extension Health and Safety / Zoning Self-Assessment (PDF: 374 kB)	02/10/2021

8-0 Planning

8-1 Project Review

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
8-1-1	Temporary Occupancy of Travel Trailers, Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes PJR-008: Temporary Occupancy of Travel Trailers, Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes Notice of Pending Expiration of Temporary Permit for Care Giver Housing	03/01/2007
8-1-2	Administrative Certificates of Compliance ACC Worksheet PJR-019: Administrative Certificate of Compliance	08/15/2005
8-1-3	Monitoring Guidelines for Large Capacity Water Wells	12/03/2020
8-1-6	Lot Line Adjustment on Williamson Act Land Staff Report Format	01/23/2007
8-1-7	Processing Procedures for Subdivisions of Land under a Williamson Act Contract PJR-049 Landowners Statement of Compliance Sample Findings for Approval	01/23/2007
8-1-8	Procedure for Permits on Parcels under Williamson Act Contracts Notice of Substandard Parcel Size PJR-049 Landowners Statement of Compliance	07/10/2007
8-1-9	Procedure for Additional Electric Meters on a Parcel	01/13/2012
8-1-10	Procedure for Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council Blue Book Frequently Asked Questions	12/28/2012
8-1-11	Procedure for Mark West Citizens Advisory Council Blue Book Frequently Asked Questions	06/14/2016
8-1-12	Construction Limitations in the F-1 Floodway	07/18/2014
8-1-14	Procedures for Groundwater Analysis and Hydrogeologic Reports	02/23/2017

8-2 Natural Resources

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
8-2-1	Water Supply, Use and Conservation Assessment Guidelines	01/07/2020
8-2-2	Guidelines for Net Zero Groundwater Use	01/07/2020
8-2-3	Guidelines for Fire Fuel Management in Riparian Corridors	07/07/2020

8-3 Comprehensive Planning

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
8-3-3	Subdivision of Split Zoned Parcels
8-3-4	Adaptive Management Policy for In-Stream Mining	04/30/2013

9-0 Engineering and Construction

9-2 Well & Septic

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
9-2-28	Well Pump Test Guidelines in Water Scarce Areas	07/01/2005
9-2-30	Excavation Guidelines for Septic System Soil Profile Hole Investigations	02/20/2007
9-2-31	Sizing of Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems for Special Events Authorized by Use Permits and the use of Portable Toilets	01/20/2009
9-2-33	Expired Septic Permits and Expired Plan Check – (This item is undergoing review.)	01/27/2010

9-3 Building Inspection

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
9-3-1	Special Inspection Requirements when Using Epoxy	07/05/2000
9-3-2	Special Inspection Requirements CNI-010: Special Inspection and Testing Procedure CNI-014: Special Inspection Agency Recognition List CNI-033: Statement of Special Inspections	07/07/2005
9-3-3	Exterior Plaster Inspection Requirements	06/15/2003
9-3-4	Building Permit Reinspection Fee Requirements	06/14/2003
9-3-5	Self Certification Reroofing Program Procedure CNI-021: Declaration of Licensed Roofing Contractor CNI-023: Reroofing Verification/Completion Form	12/15/2003
9-3-6	Sea - Land Cargo Containers as Storage Buildings	05/18/2004
9-3-7	Enhanced Vapor Recovery System (EVR) Permits	02/17/2015

9-4 Plan Check

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
9-4-1	Third Party Plan Check BPC-013: Third Party Plan Check BPC-018: Third Party Plan Check Notification BPC-019: Third Party Plan Check Approved Consultants	09/15/2019
9-4-3	Residential Remodeling Building Plan Submittal Guidelines BPC-002: Residential Plan Checklist	04/01/2002
9-4-4	Permit Processing Utilizing Stock Plans for Single Family Dwellings Subdivision Master Plan	06/19/2003
9-4-5	Stock Plans for Swimming Pools, Water Tanks, Accessory Structures	07/29/2003
9-4-6	Building Plan Checks and Approvals Done at the Building Cubicle CSS-003: Building/Grading Application Submittal Checklist	01/19/2015
9-4-7	Structural Peer Review	05/19/2008
9-4-8	Accessibility Detail Requirements on Tenant Improvement Plans BPC-015: Application for Unreasonable Hardship Determination for Accessibility Upgrades - Under Valuation Threshold BPC-032: Application for Unreasonable Hardship Determination for Accessibility Upgrades - Over Valuation Threshold	10/22/2012
9-4-10	Horse Boarding Facilities & Riding Arenas	06/02/2006
9-4-11	Unreinforced Masonry Structures	09/23/2013
9-4-12	Wildland-Urban Interface and Sprinkler Related Procedures	01/19/2015
9-4-14	Same-day Expedited Plan Check	12/06/2010
9-4-15	Review and Processing of Projects Requiring Accessibility Accessibility Review Flow Chart	08/10/2012

9-5 Survey and Land Development (County Surveyor)

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
9-6-1	Subdivision Map and Improvement Plan Submittal Process	01/23/2002

9-8 Encroachment

Section	Policy Name & Associated Forms/Handouts	Date (MM/DD/ YYYY)
9-8-1	Procedure for Processing Special Event Permits	04/10/2012

Contact Information

Permit & Resource Management Department

County of Sonoma

Phone Operator

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

Operator & Permit Center Hours

Permit Center & Mailing Address

2550 Ventura Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

38.465074, -122.723705

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