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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

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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

Airport Land Use Commission Special Meeting
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
Today: September 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Agenda
Meetings of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) are public and are generally held the second Monday of every month on an as needed basis.
Project Review and Advisory Committee Meeting
When: September 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM
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Landmarks Commission Meeting
When: October 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM
The Landmarks Commission designates historic landmarks, reviews development proposals involving historic properties, and administers an historic resources preservation program. The Landmarks Commission meets the 1st Tuesday of each month (and as needed).
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Latest News

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Adopts Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Published on September 22, 2021
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations for the unincorporated County, effective October 14, 2021.
Permit Sonoma Launches Cannabis Visioning Survey
Published on August 31, 2021
Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s land use and resource management department, is encouraging County residents to take part in a new Cannabis Visioning Survey concerning the county’s new cannabis ordinance.
Permit Sonoma releases draft Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for public comment
Published on July 13, 2021
Permit Sonoma, in partnership with local jurisdictions throughout Sonoma County, released a draft Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for public comment.
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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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