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​The City of Sonoma is actively collaborating with Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) for 2026. This comprehensive plan aims to identify and address potential natural hazards, enhancing our community's resilience and safeguarding residents, property, and critical infrastructure. Below, you’ll find information about the planning process and...

The City of Sonoma's Naming and Dedication of City Property and Infrastructure Policy adopted by City Council in September 2024, provides guidelines for naming or dedicating City-owned facilities, including parks, buildings, landmarks, and infrastructure. This ensures that individuals, groups, events, and historical contributions that have significantly impacted Sonoma are recognized appropriately. Process and Decision-Making The City...

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the launch of its Pre-Reviewed ADU Plans Program! This program allows designers to submit ADU plans for pre-approval for compliance with the CA Building Code, and property owners to utilize these plans to reduce plan check timelines and construction costs. The program helps the City meet the...

The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and the County of Sonoma, has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps (FHSZ) for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) following CalFire’s February 24, 2025, statewide update. These maps use the latest climate data, fire history, topography, and wildfire modeling to classify areas as...

The City of Sonoma is transitioning from at-large elections to district-based elections for City Council. As part of this process, draft district maps have been developed by the City's professional demographer, incorporating community input and compliance with the FAIR MAPS Act. Preferred Draft Maps & Revisions At the March 5, 2025, public hearing, the City...