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Encroachment Permit and Terms and Conditions Parklet and Sidewalk Extensions

Sonoma businesses can now apply for a temporary parklet to make use of parking spaces on the City street adjacent to the business. The Encroachment Permit, Terms and Conditions and Insurance documentation are City requirements for all businesses looking to expand their operational space by utilizing traditional parking spaces. This type of use allows business...

City seeks proposals for professional services to update the City’s General Plan and prepare an environmental impact report

The city of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for professional services to update the City’s General Plan and prepare an environmental impact report. Responses are solicited for this Project in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions that are set forth in the RFP. Responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday,...

Temporary Parklet and Sidewalk Extension Guide now available for local businesses

Sonoma has always valued its small-town character which is supported by small unique businesses, many of which have been homegrown in the Sonoma Valley. Unfortunately, in March of this year, the coronavirus dramatically affected how we live, our public health and the economy. For Sonoma County, State guidance has closed restaurants for indoor dining, increasing...

Broadway Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

Project Description This project will provide enhanced pedestrian safety improvements including the installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Streets, Malet Street, and at a relocated crosswalk north of Traintown at Clay Street with new curb ramps. Current Status Public Works crews have successfully installed Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at...

Housing Element Update

The City of Sonoma's 6th Cycle Housing Element has been adopted and approved. Thank you to all in our community that engaged in the process of updating this important document. The Sonoma City Council approved the Sonoma 6th Cycle Housing Plan and Background Report and CEQA Notice of Exemption at their Special Meeting on Tuesday,...

Energy Conservation

Energy consumption in our homes, businesses, public buildings, and schools is the second largest contributor of greenhouse gas pollution in Sonoma accounting for 23% of overall GHG emissions. The more fossil-fuel based electricity and natural gas we consume, the greater the environmental impact. Reducing the amount of energy we consume through energy efficiency and energy...

City Council Gives Direction for Local Minimum Wage Ordinance

At their May 20th Meeting, the Sonoma City Council discussed and gave direction to staff to prepare a draft ordinance to create a local minimum wage with the following wage rates and components. Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflator — Use Pacific Region CPI with a cap of 3.5%. Health Care Credit — Provide a health care...

Minimum Wage Study

Summary The Sonoma City Council passed a local minimum wage ordinance at their meeting on June 10, 2019. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #02-2019 . It became effective July 10, 2019, 30 days after adoption, as Chapter 2.80 of the Sonoma Municipal Code. For information on implementation of Sonoma's minimum wage, including the official...

Emergency Updates

In a major emergency or local disaster, the City of Sonoma will post currently available local information to this page. For updates from the County of Sonoma, go to socoemergency.org. During a disaster, you can get incident-specific information and resources by dialing 2-1-1 or by texting your zip code to 898-211. The 2-1-1 Sonoma County...

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects

In August and September of 2017, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission approved separate applications for the development of three residences on three lots in northeast Sonoma (at Fourth Street East and Brazil Street) having a zoning designation of Hillside Residential. Those approvals were subsequently appealed to the City Council. At the Special City Council...

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