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Permit Types

Utilize this page to find out about the permit and application requirements for your project, property use, or event. Select the activity below that most closely matches your desired project.

Application Submittal Requirements for Projects
To assist the community with complete applications, view a listing of application submittal requirements organized by project or permit type. Complete applications assists Permit Sonoma with more timely reviews, getting permits issued faster and getting your project approved or under construction sooner.

Permit Records on a Property
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Permit Types Grouped by Activity Category

Full List of Available Permits

A table listing all available permit types with the following information: Permit Type with links to more information, short Description, 3 letter Permit Abbreviation, and Permit Sonoma Division. Columns are sortable.

Building & Construction

Land Use & Zoning

Earth Works Well & Septic

Accessory Units
Junior Units

  • Accessory Dwelling Units
  • Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

Agriculture

  • Agricultural Exemption
  • Agricultural Uses
  • Agricultural Zoning Ordinance

Vacation Rentals

  • Hosted Rental Permit
  • Property Managers
  • Vacation Rental License
  • Vacation Rental Permit

Fire Prevention & HazMat

  • Bridges & Elevated Surfaces
  • Fire Sprinklers
  • Gates
  • Knox Box Key Access
  • Photovoltaic Systems
  • Wildland Urban Interface

Additional Permits

  • Addressing & Road Naming
  • Encroachment
  • Filming
  • County Surveyor-related Permits
  • Special Events
  • Transportation