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What is an "attached" room or structure?
Residential Accessory Uses
1-4-1
1 week ago
My parcel is located within the F1 Floodway or the F2 Floodplain. What does that mean for my parcel? Can I appeal?
Land Development
Streams & Waterways
Zoning
8-1-12
Article 56
Article 58
1 week ago
If my existing vacation rental license status is marked 'expired', will I need to apply for a new license?
Transient Rentals
Article 8
2 weeks ago
What are setback requirements from public and private roads?
Zoning
§ 25.40
2 weeks ago
What permits are required for commercial cannabis cultivation?
Cannabis
§ 26.88.250
2 weeks ago
Can a new large residential propane (LPG) tank be in the front setbacks?
Residential Accessory Uses
2 weeks ago
What is the definition of density?
Zoning
3 weeks ago
How do endangered species, like the California Tiger Salamander, affect my application?
Animals
3 weeks ago
What is the definition of a tiny house?
Temporary Housing
4 weeks ago
Can I build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
§ 26.88.060
4 weeks ago
Can I designate an ADU as an affordable unit to defer required Affordable Housing fees while constructing my primary home?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Affordable & Workforce Housing
§ 26.89.040
4 weeks ago
What is a bedroom?
Residential Accessory Uses
1-4-1
1-4-6
1 month ago
What are "residential accessory" structures?
Residential Accessory Uses
1-4-6
1 month ago
What is the definition of a bathroom?
Residential Accessory Uses
1-4-1
1-4-6
1 month ago
How Do I Request a Refund?
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1 month ago
Can I build a guest house?
§ 26.24.170
1 month ago
If I use a Hold/Pump and Haul contract to remove waste from my temporary Trailer, RV, Tiny Home Etc., do I need to save service receipts?
Utilities
Temporary Housing
§ 26.88.010
8-1-1
1 month ago
If I had an Agricultural Exempt structure that burned down in the fire, do I need a new permit to rebuild it?
Rebuilding
2 months ago
How can I tell if my property is within Permit Sonoma's jurisdiction?
Zoning
2 months ago
Where can I grow cannabis plants for personal use?
Cannabis
§ 26.88.258
2 months ago
Does the County allow adult use (recreational) non-medical cannabis uses?
Cannabis
2 months ago
How many cannabis plants can I grow for personal use?
Cannabis
§ 26.88.258
2 months ago
Am I required to have a permit for personal cultivation?
Cannabis
§ 26.88.258
2 months ago
Can I open a cannabis cafe or consumption lounge?
Cannabis
2 months ago
Can I register to cultivate industrial hemp?
Cannabis
Agricultural Uses
2 months ago
Do I need a permit for tree trimming or removal?
Trees
Chapter 26D
Article 67
§ 26.88.010
§ 25.2
2 months ago
For projects on properties located within a designated Scenic Corridor, where is the 30% Setback measured from?
Scenic Resources
§ 26.64.030
2 months ago
What can I build on my property?
Zoning
2 months ago