• Engage the community and receive input on the appropriate land use designations and zoning.
• Identify and preserve land use of historic commercial and residential properties.
• Eliminate the land use discrepancies and conflict between the General Plan and zoning.

Planning staff hosted a community workshop on November 2, 2017, in order to receive public input on upcoming zoning corrections for Freestone. The workshop was held at the Salmon Creek Fall Environmental Education Center, 1935 Bohemian Highway, Occidental.

Public Hearing, Planning Commission February 1, 2018

Public Hearing, Planning Commission March 1, 2018

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider an action on the request to change the Zoning and Land Use designation of 17 parcels in Freestone.

The public hearing was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers at 575 Administration Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Board Action: Approved as recommended AYES: Gorin, Zane, Gore, Hopkins ABSENT: Rabbitt Approved by Resolution 18-0149

More Public Hearing Information

Approved

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors  approved the recommended changes with a 4-0 vote at the April 24, 2018 hearing.

General Plan Amendment, Rezoning

Exempt, under the General Rule (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3)) as it can be seen with certainty that the project will have no significant effect on the environment since the project consists of zoning and land use changes that have no effect on the physical environment.

BOS Fact Sheet (Updated) (PDF)
Overview of the Freestone Zoning and Land Use Corrections which includes current issues and project objectives

March 1, 2018 Staff Report Memo (PDF)
Staff report detailing the recommended land use and zoning changes in Freestone with revisions, recommended by the Planning Commission for approval on March 1, 2018.

Existing and Proposed Zoning Map March 1, 2018 (PDF)
Prepared Zoning Map showing the extent of the existing and proposed zoning, recommended by the Planning Commission for approval on March 1, 2018.

Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments (PDF)
February 1, 2018 Staff report detailing the recommended land use and zoning changes in Freestone with attachments including maps

Community Outreach Map (PDF)
Aerial map of active land uses and zoning in Freestone

Zoning Map (PDF)
Extent of current Zoning Districts in Freestone

General Plan Land Use Map (PDF)
Extent of current General Plan Land Use Designations in Freestone

Historic District Map (PDF)
Extent of Freestone Historic District boundary

Workshop Presentation – November 2, 2017 (PDF)