Planning Documents

The primary role of the Comprehensive Planning Division is to maintain and update the County's General Plan. The General Plan is the "constitution" or blueprint for land use in unincorporated Sonoma County. It includes maps that show where agricultural, residential, commercial and other land uses will be located, and a series of policies that guide future decisions about growth, development and conservation or resources. The General Plan provides for additional economic development while maintaining the quality of life that Sonoma County residents treasure.

Area and Specific Plans

• Franz Valley Area Plan (PDF: 3 MB)
• Penngrove Area Plan(PDF: 4.87 MB)
• Petaluma Dairy Belt Area Plan(PDF: 6.17 MB)
• Sonoma Mountain Area Plan(PDF: 1.44 MB)
• South Santa Rosa Area Plan(PDF: 5.58 MB)
• West Petaluma Area Plan(PDF: 3.01MB)

Planning Documents

• 1989 General Plan
• Aggregate Resources Management (ARM) Plan(PDF: 2.17 MB)
• Airport Land Use Information
• Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Local Coastal Plan
• Sonoma County General Plan 2020
• Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones(PDF: 196 KB)
• Vacation Rental Ordinance and Forms

Special Projects

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• Housing Element Update 2009
• Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

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