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Permit & Resource
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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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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 questions for specific Permit Sonoma disciplines, find the email address on our Services page.
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

Comprehensive Tree Ordinance Workshop
When: May 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Permit Sonoma will evaluate and update tree protection regulations to implement natural resource policies of the General Plan. This preliminary public workshop will include a discussion of current zoning code regulations and General Plan policies, and seek direction on potential approaches to achieve natural resource goals regarding tree protections. All supervisorial districts.
Design Review Committee Meeting
When: May 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Agenda
The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews and approves the design of significant new development projects, such as new commercial development. The Committee considers building and site design, architecture, colors, lighting, signs, landscaping and other design-related issues.
Cancelled: Project Review and Advisory Committee Meeting
When: May 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM
A Project Review and Advisory Committee meeting will not be held on May 20, 2021.
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Latest News

Burn Suspension Announced
Published on May 10, 2021
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has announced the enactment of a burn suspension, beginning at 12:01 AM Monday, May 10, 2021, which bans all outdoor burning.
Permit Sonoma Rezoning Housing Sites for Housing Update - Draft EIR Available for Public Review
Published on April 20, 2021
On April 19, 2021, Permit Sonoma staff is publishing a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which analyzes the environmental impact of potentially rezoning 59 sites in unincorporated Sonoma County to accommodate the county’s housing need.
Permit Sonoma publishes Draft Environmental Impact Report for rezoning sites to meet Sonoma County’s housing needs
Published on April 20, 2021
Permit Sonoma published a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzed the environmental impact of potentially rezoning up to 59 sites for housing.
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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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