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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

Upcoming Events

The Springs Community Farmers’ Market
Now: September 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Special Event: The County received a permit application for this event, which may cause road closures or traffic impacts in unincorporated Sonoma County. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the County of Sonoma. Please visit the event website for more information: http://communityfarmersmarkets.com/markets/#the-springs.
Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting
When: September 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Agenda
County of Sonoma Board of Zoning Adjustments will serve to answer questions on the Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report.
Wings Over Wine Country
When: September 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Wings over Wine Country. Special Event: The County received a permit application for this event, which may cause road closures or traffic impacts in unincorporated Sonoma County. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the County of Sonoma. Please visit the event website for more information: https://wingsoverwinecountry.org/
Wings Over Wine Country
When: September 29, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wings over Wine Country. Special Event: The County received a permit application for this event, which may cause road closures or traffic impacts in unincorporated Sonoma County. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the County of Sonoma. Please visit the event website for more information: https://wingsoverwinecountry.org/
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Latest News

Expedited Plan Review Program
Published on September 19, 2019
As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revived our expedited plan review process.
Revised Third Party Plan Check
Published on September 18, 2019
As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice.
Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update Survey
Published on September 16, 2019
What is a Local Coastal Plan? The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) serves as the General Plan for the Sonoma Coast. The LCP provides guidance on issues including for land use, protection of resources, and public access. Help Permit Sonoma assess the best ways to engage residents in the update of the LCP update by taking a short survey!
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Press Releases

Expanded Housing Opportunities Provide More Options for Farmers
Published on September 20, 2019
On Tuesday, September 17, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors removed zoning restrictions that prohibit the ability to apply to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) on over 1,900 agricultural properties.
County Shuts Down Largest Cannabis Operation to Date
Published on September 3, 2019
On August 28, County inspectors discovered approximately five properties in South Santa Rosa with non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation.
Help Shape the Future of the Sonoma Developmental Center
Published on August 28, 2019
The Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) is entering 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 property disposition process. The County’s Permit Sonoma department is leading the planning effort together with a consultant team.
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