Draft Land Use Element Now Available for Review The City of Sonoma has released the Draft Land Use Element, an important component of the General Plan Update that outlines how land in Sonoma may be used in the future to support housing, economic vitality, open space, environmental protection, and the preservation of community character. The … Continued
The State of California has released the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. As part of the required triennial update cycle, the City of Sonoma will transition from the current 2022 code set to the new 2025 edition. The City Council will consider the adoption ordinance at its … Continued
Don’t forget — the City of Sonoma is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan Update, and we want your input. The public comment period on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) is open through Monday, September 29, 2025. The EIR will evaluate potential environmental impacts of the updated General Plan, which will … Continued
The General Plan Update Task Force meeting that was scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, has been cancelled. But there’s still an important way to get involved: we’re nearing the deadline to submit comments on several draft General Plan elements, and we’d love to hear from you! What’s Available for Review? A new Draft Utilities … Continued
The Scoping Meeting for the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is happening tonight, Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Location Update: Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma Time: 5:30 PM This is an opportunity to learn more about the General Plan Update and share input on environmental issues to be studied … Continued
Update (September 10, 2025): Please note that the location for the upcoming Scoping Meeting for the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been changed. Scoping Meeting Details:Date: Monday, September 15, 2025Time: 5:30 PMNew Location: Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma, CA This meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn more … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that the Draft Utilities and Public Services Element of the General Plan Update is now available for public review. Released on August 22, 2025, this draft element outlines goals, policies, and actions related to infrastructure, utilities, and community services that support Sonoma’s high quality of life. Key … Continued
*Update, September 10, 2025: The location for this meeting has been changed to the Vintage House, located at 264 First St East. The City of Sonoma has begun preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its General Plan Update and invites community members to participate in the environmental review process. A public scoping meeting will … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be a review of the Draft Conservation and Open Space Element, now available on the General … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be to continue reviewing the Draft Circulation Element, which explores transportation networks and mobility within the … Continued
