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Tell Us About Your Community of Interest

Para ver esta página web en español, haga clic en «Translate» o en el icono del globo terráqueo de arriba y seleccione «Spanish». Help shape the future of City of Sonoma’s City Council Districts The Sonoma City Council has begun the process of transitioning to district elections. The U.S. Census data will be used to...

How Can I Participate in the Redistricting Process?

Provide your comments on your community of interest by completing the online Community of Interest Form, or download the worksheet and return it by email cityhall@sonomacity.org or drop off a hard copy to Sonoma City Hall No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma CA 95476, or attend a public hearing and read your comments to the Council....

What criteria will help the City Council understand the importance of your community in the redistricting process?

Please consider the following questions and criteria when considering your community of interest (for consideration only, no need to provide answers): Does your community have a shared culture, characteristics, or bond? Is your community geographic in nature? Is your community able to be mapped? Is there density within your community? Describe your community’s relationship with...

What is a Community of Interest?

A Community of Interest is a group of people in the same geographically definable area who share common social and economic interests. Some examples of Communities of Interest are: Senior citizens Families with children attending the same schools People who live downtown or in a neighborhood Dog park community Residents who share a common language...

Update: Time Change for General Plan Update Land Use Workshop

Save the Date for the General Plan Update Land Use Workshop! 📅 Date: January 30, 2025 ⏰ New Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (formerly scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM) 📍 Location: Vintage House, 264 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 What's Your Vision for the Future of Sonoma? Join us for the General...

Sonoma Residents: Help Shape Our Community’s Resilience to Disasters!

The City of Sonoma is proud to join Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions in updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical tool for reducing disaster risk and enhancing community resilience. This collaborative effort will identify strategies to protect lives, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. We need...

Notice of Time Change for Second Public Hearing on the City of Sonoma’s Transition to District-Based Elections

The City of Sonoma’s Presentation and Second Public Hearing regarding the transition to district-based elections, originally scheduled for 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been rescheduled to 6:00 PM on the same day. This hearing will now be the first item on the agenda for the regular City Council meeting. Key Topics for...

Final Draft Active Transportation Plan Available for Public Review

The Final Draft Active Transportation Plan is now available for public review! This comprehensive plan incorporates feedback received during the October 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, as well as online comments submitted through November 30, 2024. Over the past 18 months, the City of Sonoma has collaborated with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to...

Updates on the City of Sonoma's Community Development Department RFP and RFQ

The City of Sonoma has released important updates regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Tree Inventory and Urban Tree Canopy Mapping and the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Historic Resource Evaluations. Responses to Questions Now Available We have published responses to questions received for both the RFP and RFQ. These documents provide clarifications...

RFP Supplemental Information, Plaza Tree Inventory and Management Plan

Question Responses for Request for Comprehensive Tree Inventory and Urban Tree Canopy Mapping RFP

Question Responses to Historic Resource Evaluation RFQ

Update on Hummingbird Cottages Affordable Housing Application Process

City staff has completed the review of the initial applications for the Below Market Rate (BMR) homes at Hummingbird Cottages. Letters are being sent to applicants with incomplete applications to provide an opportunity for corrections. After January 9, 2024, staff will finalize the eligibility review for all applicants and conduct three lotteries in mid-January to...

Rain Expected in Sonoma this Week: Prepare for Wet Weather

The Bay Area is gearing up for a rainy week, with 3-4 inches of rainfall expected in Sonoma between today, Tuesday, December 23rd, and Sunday, December 29th. While there are no current flood watches or advisories, residents are encouraged to take precautions, including having sandbags on hand in case of localized flooding. Sandbag Stations Available:...

City Offices Closed, New Years Eve and Day

December 31, 2025

City Offices will be closed in observance of the New Years Holiday.

City Offices Closed - Christmas Holiday

December 24, 2025

City offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

City Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday

November 27, 2025

Sonoma City Offices are closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.

City Offices Closed - Veteran's Day

November 11, 2025

City offices will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

November 13, 2025

The Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission meets regularly at the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West, and meetings are broadcast on Channel 27 and available for live streaming on the City’s CivicWeb portal. An agenda detailing the items to be discussed will be posted to the CivicWeb portal at least 72 hours in advance of...

Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

December 9, 2025

The Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission meets regularly at the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West, and meetings are broadcast on Channel 27 and available for live streaming on the City’s CivicWeb portal. An agenda detailing the items to be discussed will be posted to the CivicWeb portal at least 72 hours in advance of...

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