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Map Gallery
The following is a list of free pre-compiled GIS hard copy maps that are available
for download. The GIS maps provide location-based information pertaining to a specific subject matter and area as well as countywide indexes. The size of the maps are small (8-1/2" by 11"), medium (11" by 17") or large (34" by 44") and are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view the maps in PDF format, the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. 
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Countywide Maps | ||||
| Building Inspection Areas | The map represents building inspector areas within the County of Sonoma. | 11" x 17" (495 kb) |
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| Groundwater Availability Areas | The map represents four groundwater availability classifications (zones) that identify water yield, natural recharge and/or major/marginal groundwater basins within the County of Sonoma. | 11" x 17" (1,431 kb) |
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| Planning Areas & Supervisor Districts | The map represents a combination of land development base information as well as the planning areas [the nine geographical sub regions of Sonoma County's General Plan] and the board of supervisor boundaries. The board of supervisor boundaries depict the five geographical sub regions of Sonoma County's legislative body which governs the largest political/jurisdictional boundary of local government within the State of California. | 34" x 44" (794 kb) |
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| PRMD Area IDs | The map represents 42 geographic areas within the County of Sonoma. The county is divided into these areas for the purposes of various types of inspections that PRMD staff performs. These areas are named for communities but are not necessarily contiguous with any individual community boundary due to aggregation of several communities into the larger area. These areas are called Area IDs and are appended to the address attached to permits and activities processed at PRMD. Three character IDs indicate unincorporated areas and two character IDs are incorporated cities. | 11" x 17" (1.38 mb) |
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| Sonoma County & Incorporated Cities | The map represents the Sonoma County boundary and the nine city limits within the county. | 34" x 44" (913 kb) |
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| USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle | The map represents the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 minute quadrangle index which divides the county into quadrangles bound by two lines of latitude and two lines of longitude, and is named after the most prominent feature (e.g. area name) in the quadrangle. The index assists in locating the corresponding USGS topological map by name - number (e.g. Annapolis - 10, Petaluma River - 38). | 11" x 17" (4,453 kb) |
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| USGS Geologic Hazards - Spectral Response Acceleration CRC or CBC | The Spectral Response Acceleration CRC or CBC map represents the USGS contour intervals of spectral response acceleration expressed as a percent of gravity [%g] and influences/impacts structures built to conventional, non-engineered construction standards within specified geographical areas within Sonoma County. This map can be used to determine if a site falls within the guidelines for using the CRC (California Residential Code) rather than the more restrictive CBC (California Building Code) for conventional construction. In order to use the CRC, a site must have an SDS that is less than or equal to 1.17g which corresponds to the 175 contour interval depicted on the map. There are exceptions and design considerations that may also need to be taken into account but this is the basic guideline. | 11" x 17" (785 kb) |
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| USGS Geologic Hazards - Spectral Response Acceleration SDC D/E Anchor Bolts | The Spectral Response Acceleration SDC D/E Anchor Bolts map represents the USGS contour intervals of spectral response acceleration expressed as a percent of gravity [%g] and influences/impacts structures built to conventional, non-engineered construction standards within specified geographical areas within Sonoma County. Where contour intervals of spectral response acceleration is less than or equal to 75 [known as SDC D], case structures residing within these geographical areas MAY use ½ inch anchor bolts. Where contour intervals of spectral response acceleration are greater than 75 [known as SDC E], case structures residing within these geographic areas are REQUIRED to use 5/8 inch anchor bolts. | 11" x 17" (752 kb) |
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| USGS Geologic Hazards - Spectral Response Acceleration Wall Bracing | The Spectral Response Acceleration Wall Bracing map represents the USGS contour intervals of spectral response acceleration expressed as a percent of gravity [%g] and determines the required amount of wall bracing for structures built to conventional, non-engineered construction standards within specified geographical areas within Sonoma County. | 11" x 17" (744 kb) |
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| Well & Septic Environmental Health Specialist Districts | The map represents the well and septic health specialist areas within the County of Sonoma. | 11" x 17" (643 kb) |
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| Wet Weather Zones (Percolation Test / Groundwater Determination Zones) |
The map represents seven wet weather zones (percolation/groundwater determination zones) within the County of Sonoma. The
Memorandum of Understanding with the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board allows for wet weather percolation and groundwater testing during a specified period of time (e.g. January through March), and after having received 50% of the
average rainfall. The map assists in locating subject properties interested in testing between the said specified annual period of
time. Detailed map per Wet Weather Zones: |
8-1/2" x 11" (549 kb) |
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| Williamson Act Land Contracts | The map represents all parcels within the County of Sonoma abiding by and under The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 as of January 1, 2012. | 34" x 44" (5,165 kb) |
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Incorporated City Urban Boundaries | ||||
| City of Cloverdale | The map represents the City of Cloverdale's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (385 kb) |
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| City of Cotati | The map represents the City of Cotati's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (1,204 kb) |
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| City of Healdsburg | The map represents the City of Healdsburg's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (688 kb) |
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| City of Petaluma | The map represents the City of Petaluma's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (1,203 kb) |
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| City of Rohnert Park | The map represents the City of Rohnert Park's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (1,415 kb) |
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| City of Santa Rosa | The map represents the City of Santa Rosa's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (4,633 kb) |
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| City of Sebastopol | The map represents the City of Sebastopol's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (485 kb) |
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| City of Sonoma | The map represents the City of Sonoma's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (887 kb) |
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| Town of Windsor | The map represents the Town of Windsor's urban boundaries which includes the city limit, sphere of influence and urban growth. | 11" x 17" (1,238 kb) |
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Sonoma County Adopted Plans | ||||
| General Plan 2020 Land Use & Open Space Plan Maps |
The map set represents Land Use and Open Space & Resource Conservation Elements as specified in the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 as adopted on September 23, 2008 by Resolution No. 08-0808. | 11" x 17" (various kb) |
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| Hazard Mitigation Plan Maps | The map set represents the Hazard Mitigation Plan as adopted on October 25, 2011 by Resolution No. 11-0582. The various maps identify areas in the county that may be affected by different types of natural hazards and different intensities as adopted in the General Plan 2020, and/or Tsunami Response Plan, and/or Hazard Mitigation Plan. Natural hazard events such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tsunamis and wildfires have the potential to result in property loss and/or injury. Therefore, specific building and development restrictions and/or requirements may apply. | 11" x 17" (various kb) |
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| Area & Specific Plans | The map set represents area and specific plans, local communities, subject to the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 Land Use Element Policy LU-1a as adopted on September 23, 2008 by Resolution No. 08-0808. The local communities are subject to the specific and area plan development policies. Each community is unique and therefore, has particular policies and goals which assist in governing development potential. | various sizes (various kb) |
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Special Study Areas | ||||
| Flood Prone Urban Area | The map represents flood prone urban area boundary, a geographical area known as the Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) Flood Prone Ordinance 4467. Flood Prone Ordinance 4467 addresses concerns regarding the impact of grading on existing or future drainage patterns. | 8-1/2" x 11" (269 kb) |
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