Handouts, Information Sheets & Reference Documents

Below you’ll find a collection of downloadable documents to assist with building projects in the City of Sonoma. These include submittal requirements, plan check guidance, accessibility information, inspection forms, and other helpful resources for property owners, contractors, and design professionals. Also see our Forms page.

Documents are updated periodically to reflect current codes and procedures. If you’re unsure which documents apply to your project, or if you have questions, please contact the City of Sonoma Building Division.

NameCategoryDateDownload
#05 – Fire Sprinkler Requirements Building Dept. Handouts April 1, 2024 PDF (173 KB)
#20 – When do I Need a Building Permit Building Dept. Handouts September 27, 2022 PDF (183 KB)
#26 – Tenant Improvement Submittal Requirements Building Dept. Handouts October 30, 2023 PDF (228 KB)
#27 – Energy Resources for Minor Residential Alterations Building Dept. Handouts March 26, 2024 PDF (282 KB)
#34 – Residential Exterior Deck Submittal Requirements Building Dept. Handouts March 26, 2024 PDF (188 KB)
#47 – Drafting Techniques and Plan Symbols Building Dept. Handouts August 18, 2017 PDF (186 KB)
#48 – Accessible Parking Building Dept. Handouts August 18, 2017 PDF (272 KB)
#60 – Become Approved Special Inspection/Testing Agency Building Dept. Handouts August 18, 2017 PDF (66 KB)
#70 – Why Has My Building Been Posted and What Does It Mean? Building Dept Building Dept. Handouts June 13, 2019 PDF (248 KB)
#71 – Guidance for Owners and Occupants of Posted Earthquake Damaged Buildings Building Dept Building Dept. Handouts June 13, 2019 PDF (462 KB)
Accessibility Disproportionate Cost or Unreasonable Hardship – 2023 Building Dept. Handouts November 2, 2023 PDF (413 KB)
Affidavit Requesting Copies of Plans (Requesting Party) Building Dept. Handouts December 12, 2019 PDF (330 KB)
Building Board of Appeals – Appeal Application Form Building Dept. Handouts August 23, 2021 PDF (204 KB)
CALGreen Checklist – Nonresidential Building Dept. Handouts January 5, 2023 PDF (399 KB)
Electronic Digital Signature Disclosure Form Building Dept. Handouts May 24, 2022 PDF (149 KB)
Generator Fact Sheet Planning Resource Docs Building Dept. Handouts December 3, 2020 PDF (328 KB)
Notice to Applicants for Business Licenses and Commercial Building Permits Finance Building Dept. Handouts January 2, 2019 PDF (121 KB)
Plan Notes – One & Two-Family Residential – 2022 Codes (MS Word) Building Dept. Handouts April 24, 2023 DOCX (53 KB)
Request for Extension of Time for Building Permit or Application Building Dept. Handouts June 6, 2023 PDF (139 KB)
Request to be Listed as a City of Sonoma Recognized Special Inspection Company Building Dept. Handouts August 19, 2020 PDF (954 KB)
Transient Lodging Accessibility Worksheet Building Dept. Handouts August 18, 2017 PDF (182 KB)
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