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Meet Hannah Smith, Our New Permit Technician in the Building Division!

Posted on July 11, 2025

The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Hannah Smith to our Community Development Department team! Hannah recently joined the Building Division as our new Permit Technician, where she’ll serve as a first point of contact at City Hall, assisting residents, contractors, and developers with permit applications, fee calculations, and general building and planning inquiries....
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Planning Commission to Consider Design Review Ordinance Changes

Posted on June 13, 2025

The City of Sonoma Planning Commission will consider updates to the Design Review Ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The proposed changes aim to streamline the entitlement process by clarifying review authority responsibilities, modifying the types of projects subject to design review, and expanding exemptions for certain development activities. Highlights of the...
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County of Sonoma Community Survey: Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2030)

Posted on March 31, 2025

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is currently preparing a new Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding for affordable housing, public services, and other eligible activities. The Consolidated Plan identifies the most important needs within Sonoma County...
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