Category: Planning Dept News

Housing Element Kick-Off Meeting – January 25th, 6:00 PM (Virtual)

On January 25th, the City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a virtual, joint public “Town Hall” meeting to discuss the preparation of the new Housing Element and receive a report on steps taken to date by staff and the City’s Housing Element consultant. The agenda includes: Housing Element Basics – what a Housing … Continued

ABAG Releases Final Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNA)

On Thursday, December 16th, the ABAG Executive Board conducted a public hearing and adopted (Resolution No. 13 – 2021) the “Final RHNA Plan” for its member jurisdictions for the 6th Cycle Housing Element update process. For the City of Sonoma, this means that the Housing Element that is to be prepared and adopted by the … Continued

Free Webinar: How to Create an ADU Permit Application

Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may be the perfect solution for you! REGISTER NOW for the Napa-Sonoma ADU Center‘s FREE webinar with Planning & Building Dept staff from the cities of … Continued

Apply to serve on a City commission or committee!

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 to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the City Council on those issues. The … Continued

ADU Building Roundtable Webinar – July 15th

Are you a homeowner anywhere in Napa or Sonoma County? Join the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, a non-profit organization, for a virtual roundtable discussion with local ADU experts about ADU building and ask them your ADU questions LIVE! THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 AT 6:00 PM PDT – 7:30 PM on Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER … Continued

City Hall Reopens for In-Person Services on June 28

Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions from the county and state, Sonoma City Hall will reopen for in-person services beginning Monday, June 28. After almost 15 months of a primarily “virtual” service delivery model, City Hall will resume pre-pandemic hours and be open to the public on Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – noon and … Continued

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