We are excited to introduce three new members to our Community Development Department, bringing diverse experience and fresh perspectives to the team. Diane Levine joins us as an Associate Planner from Yountville, where she served as a planner for 3.5 years. Before that, Diane worked as an Environmental Planner focusing on CEQA-related analysis for large … Continued
The Building Division team is developing a new permit process to introduce express permits for several types of projects. This change will streamline the permitting process, allowing permits to be issued and inspections scheduled online through our online permitting system. The following permit types are under consideration for this new process to enhance efficiency: Reroofing … Continued
Please join us in commemorating the 41-year career of Wayne Wirick, the City of Sonoma’s Development Services Director and Building Official. A special recognition will take place at the City Council’s final meeting of the year on December 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 177 First St. West. For those unable to … Continued
The City of Sonoma has introduced SolarAPP+, an automated application system designed to streamline the permitting process for new residential rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). This technology, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, offers licensed contractors a web-based portal for quick … Continued
The City of Sonoma is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate to join our team in the role of Building Official, offering a competitive monthly salary range of $10,227 to $12,431. Position Summary: As the Building Official, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, supervising, directing, performing, and coordinating various activities within … Continued
The City of Sonoma is seeking Interim Building Official services and to establish a list of qualified consulting firms to provide building plan check and inspection services on an as-needed basis for the Community Development Department. Interested firms must submit an electronic submittal of their response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) no later than … Continued
The City of Sonoma Building Department is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its online services and accepting Building Permits and Limited Scope Building Permits through the City’s virtual permit system beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants will no longer have to download and fill out forms, as the online system streamlines the entire permitting … Continued
The City of Sonoma is actively seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Building Official. This is an opportunity for highly-qualified individuals to contribute their expertise and skills to the City’s Community Development Department. With a monthly salary ranging from $10,227 – $12,431, the Building Official will play a crucial role in planning, … Continued
View/Download a PDF of the press release SONOMA, Ca – June 9, 2023 — The City of Sonoma (City) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer M. Gates, AICP as the new Community Development Director. Ms. Gates, who relocated to Sonoma last year, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic planning, policy … Continued
At their meeting on November 2, 2022, the Sonoma City Council adopted an ordinance amending and adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The California Building Standards Code is made up of 12 parts containing various construction codes consisting of building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, electrical energy, fire, historical, existing buildings and green building regulations and … Continued