Category: Planning Dept News

Planning Commission Meeting – Thursday, May 13th 6PM

A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including presentations, items on consent and staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal.  The public hearing items on the agenda are: Applications of Andrew Dobbs-Kramer for a use permit to operate a 3,131 square foot … Continued

City Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission – Deadline Extended!

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the City Council on those issues. At this … Continued

Planning Commission Meeting – April 8th, 6:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, April 8th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on consent, public hearing and staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered on the regular calendar is: Discussion Related to the Housing Element Process and Development Code Updates … Continued

City Creates Fact Sheet for the Installation of Backup Generators

The City of Sonoma has created a Generator Fact Sheet that summarizes the regulations and requirements for the installation of backup generators in the City of Sonoma. As a result of the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, the City has seen an increase in requests for information about planning standards and building permit requirements … Continued

Napa Sonoma ADU Center Offers Feasibility Consultations

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also commonly known as in-law units, granny flats, or secondary units, can play an important role in adding cost-effective affordable rental housing, as well as providing a source of income for homeowners. If you are interested in adding an ADU to your property, consider contacting the Napa Sonoma ADU Center for … Continued

City Council Provides Direction for Final Language for UGB Measure

At their meeting on June 1, 2020, City Council reviewed a draft version of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Ballot Measure for the November 2020 Election. After receiving public comment, City staff was directed to make changes to the draft. Download the updated UGB Measure and “strikeout” version of the draft measure with deletions and … Continued

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