The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the … Continued
At its meeting on April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected a final district map and approved the sequencing of elections as part of the City’s transition to district-based elections. The adopted map includes five districts with assigned district numbers. The City Council also determined the election timeline for each district: Districts 1, 3, … Continued
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is currently preparing a new Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding for affordable housing, public services, and other eligible activities. The Consolidated Plan identifies the most important needs within Sonoma County … Continued
We are excited to welcome Kevin Sullivan to the City of Sonoma’s Community Development Department as our new Building Inspector in the Building Division! Kevin brings with him over 25 years of hands-on experience as a finish carpenter, having worked with several developers throughout Sonoma County. His impressive background also includes roles as a construction … Continued
The City of Sonoma is in the process of transitioning from “at large” elections to district-based elections, which will change how City Council members are elected by establishing distinct geographic districts. As part of this process, the City Council is reviewing draft district maps and gathering public input to determine the final boundaries before adopting … Continued
Sonoma and Napa counties, in partnership with local law enforcement and fire agencies, will conduct a targeted emergency alert and warning system test on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This test will focus on the SON-6F4 evacuation zone, located in Sonoma Valley near the Sonoma-Napa County line. Between 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., residents and visitors … Continued
The City of Sonoma is conducting a survey to learn what our residents know about storm water. Surveying our residents about their storm water knowledge and behaviors helps us understand which topics could use more community education and outreach. Please take this 11-question survey to help us improve our public outreach and communication regarding storm water … Continued
An updated draft Fire Hazard Severity Map is now available for public review and comment. This map is based on CalFire’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which determine fire hazard classifications for the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas based on climate data, fire history, and wildfire modeling. View the Interactive Map & Submit Comments … Continued
