Municipal code
Sonoma County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Sonoma County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
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- 419 articles · 2,846 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Sonoma County
Contents
- § 2.12
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Sec. 1-1. - How code designated and cited.
- Sec. 1-2. - Definitions and rules of construction.
- Sec. 1-3. - Titles of sections.
- Sec. 1-4. - Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances.
- Sec. 1-5. - Effect of repeal of ordinances.
- Sec. 1-6. - Severability of parts of code.
- Sec. 1-7. - General enforcement provisions.
- Sec. 1-8. - Reserved.
- Sec. 1-9. - Judicial districts.
- Sec. 1-10. - Work-furlough program.
- Sec. 1-11. - Obligation of public funds and property.
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
- Division 2 — A. - Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
▸Division 4 — Public Defender.
▸Division 6 — Parole Officer.
▸Division 7 — County Surveyor.
- Division 9 — County Hearing Officer.
- Division 10 — Consolidation of Offices.
- Division 11 — County Treasurer.
- Division 12 — Registrar of Voters.
▸Article III — Assessment Appeals board and Assessment Hearing Officers.
Overview- Sec. 2-34. - Establishment of boards and hearing officers.
- Sec. 2-35. - Members and alternate members of the assessment appeals board.
- Sec. 2-36. - Qualifications for membership.
- Sec. 2-37. - Jurisdiction and duties of assessment appeals board.
- Sec. 2-38. - Jurisdiction and duties of assessment hearing officer.
- Sec. 2-39. - Compensation.
- Sec. 2-40. - Clerical assistance.
- Sec. 2-41. - Legal advisor.
- Sec. 2-42. - Rules of procedure.
▸Article IV — Grand Jury.
- Article V — Purchases and Sale of Materials, Equipment and Other Personal Property.
▸Division 2 — Sale, etc., of Unclaimed Property.
Overview- Sec. 2-64. - Generally.
- Sec. 2-65. - Redemption by owner prior to sale.
- Sec. 2-66. - Disposition of property held as evidence.
- Sec. 2-67. - Notice of sale.
- Sec. 2-68. - Sale generally.
- Sec. 2-69. - Proceeds from sale—Expenses of sale.
- Sec. 2-70. - Disposition of property remaining unsold.
- Sec. 2-71. - Disposition of perishable, dangerous, etc., property.
- Sec. 2-72. - Disposition of money.
- Sec. 2-73. - Special provisions applicable to bicycles and toys.
- Sec. 2-74. - Applicability of division to property subject to confiscation.
▸Article VI — Planning Agency.
Overview- Sec. 2-75. - Established; composition.
- Sec. 2-76. - Repealed.
- Sec. 2-77. - Planning agency—Powers and duties.
- Sec. 2-78. - Composition of county planning commission—Appointment, term and removal of appoin…
- Sec. 2-79. - Zoning administrator—Appointment, designation, and authority.
- Sec. 2-80. - Appointment, powers and duties of planning director.
- Sec. 2-81. - Repealed.
▸Article VIII — County Landmarks Commission.
▸Article IX — The Commission on the Status of Women.
Overview- Sec. 2-100. - Declaration of policy establishment of commission.
- Sec. 2-101. - Membership - Terms - Attendance.
- Sec. 2-102. - Meetings - Brown Act - Quorum.
- Sec. 2-103. - Compensation and reimbursement.
- Sec. 2-104. - Powers and duties.
- Sec. 2-105. - Officers—Organization—Work plan.
- Sec. 2-106. - Staff - Volunteers, consultants and community resources.
▸Article X — Community Redevelopment Agency.
▸Article XI — Collection of Presentence Report Fees Pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.1b
- Article XII — Agency for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency.
▸Article XIII — Sheriff-Coroner.
▸Article XIV — Advisory Board on Drug Programs.
Overview- Sec. 2-140. - Declaration of policy; establishment of board.
- Sec. 2-141. - Duties of the board.
- Sec. 2-142. - Composition of the board; manner of appointment of members; vacancies.
- Sec. 2-143. - Composition of the board; vacancies.
- Sec. 2-144. - Organization: offices and committees.
- Sec. 2-145. - Meetings.
- Sec. 2-146. - Work program and reporting to the board of supervisors.
- Sec. 2-147. - Reimbursement.
- Sec. 2-148. - Administrative staff.
▸Article XV — Sale of Surplus Real Property.
▸Article XVII — County Procedures for Leasing and Licensing of County Real Property.
Overview- Sec. 2-170. - Authorization.
- Sec. 2-171. - Procedure for leasing or licensing county real property.
- Sec. 2-172. - Excluded leases or licenses.
- Sec. 2-173. - Advertising on county property.
- Sec. 2-174. - Authorization to convey interest to other public agencies.
- Sec. 2-175. - Retention of board authority.
▸Article XVIII — Picture Arcade Commission Established and Duties Defined.
▸Article XIX — Mobilehome Park Space Rent Stabilization.
Overview- Sec. 2-190. - Findings and purpose.
- Sec. 2-191. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-192. - Base rent—Initial calculation.
- Sec. 2-193. - Residential rent increase limitations.
- Sec. 2-194. - Information to be supplied to residents and residents-to-be.
- Sec. 2-195. - The rent dispute resolution process.
- Sec. 2-196. - Rights of a "resident-to-be."
- Sec. 2-197. - Subpoena power.
- Sec. 2-198. - Consolidation of petitions.
- Sec. 2-199. - Standards of review.
- Sec. 2-200. - Net operating income.
- Sec. 2-201. - Obligations of the parties.
- Sec. 2-202. - Resident's right of refusal.
- Sec. 2-203. - Retaliatory acts—Resident's right to organize.
- Sec. 2-204. - Fees.
- Sec. 2-205. - Nonwaiverability.
- Sec. 2-206. - Penalties and remedies.
- Sec. 2-207. - Rights of affected resident reserved.
- Sec. 2-208. - Repealed by Ordinance No. 4919, February, 1996.
- Sec. 2-209. - Review by the board of supervisors.
- Sec. 2-210. - Severability.
- Sec. 2-211. - Vacancy control—Establishment of new base rent.
- Sec. 2-212. - When recreational vehicle space residents are to be treated as "affected residen…
▸Article XX — Campaign Contribution Limits.
Overview- Sec. 2-300. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 2-301. - Relation to Political Reform Act of 1974.
- Sec. 2-302. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-303. - Contribution limitations.
- Sec. 2-304. - Outstanding debt retirement and reporting.
- Sec. 2-305. - Election cycles.
- Sec. 2-306. - Aggregation of contributions.
- Sec. 2-307. - Multiple campaign committees.
- Sec. 2-308. - Loans to county candidates and their controlled committees.
- Sec. 2-309. - Funds, property, goods or services received by officials treated as contributions.
- Sec. 2-310. - Disclosure requirements.
- Sec. 2-311. - Reporting of cumulative contributions.
- Sec. 2-312. - Reporting of late contributions.
- Sec. 2-313. - Notice of independent expenditures.
- Sec. 2-314. - Enforcement of chapter.
▸Article XXI — County Recorder.
▸Article XXII — Human Rights Commission.
Overview- Sec. 2-321. - Creation of commission.
- Sec. 2-322. - Number and diversity - Appointing authority - Terms - Limitations -Attendance - …
- Sec. 2-323. - Meetings - Brown Act - Quorum - Minutes.
- Sec. 2-324. - Purpose - Powers and duties.
- Sec. 2-325. - Staff - Volunteers, consultants and community resources.
- Sec. 2-326. - Officers - Organization - Work plan.
▸Article XXIII — Informal Bidding Procedures; Delegations For Emergencies.
▸Article XXIV — In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.
Overview- Sec. 2-358. - Findings and purpose.
- Sec. 2-359. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-360. - Public authority created.
- Sec. 2-361. - Governing body.
- Sec. 2-362. - Advisory committee.
- Sec. 2-363 - Authority duties.
- Sec. 2-364 - Powers.
- Sec. 2-365. - Liability of authority.
- Sec. 2-366. - Staffing.
- Sec. 2-367. - Labor relations program.
- Sec. 2-368. - Budget.
- Sec. 2-369. - Fiscal provisions.
- Sec. 2-370. - Records.
- Sec. 2-371. - Termination.
▸Article XXV — Procedures for Filing Claims Other than Tort Claims.
▸Article XXVI — Living Wage.
Overview- Sec. 2-373. - Short title.
- Sec. 2-374. - Purpose.
- Sec. 2-375. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2-376. - Application of this article.
- Sec. 2-377. - Living wage requirements.
- Sec. 2-378. - Bidding preference.
- Sec. 2-379. - Required language for all contracts.
- Sec. 2-380. - Contractor compliance.
- Sec. 2-381. - Administration of this article.
- Sec. 2-382. - Contract sanctions.
- Sec. 2-383. - Annual reports.
- Sec. 2-384. - Grievances.
- Sec. 2-385. - Employer retaliation prohibited.
- Sec. 2-386. - Employee retention.
- Sec. 2-387. - Employee remedies.
- Sec. 2-388. - No criminal penalty.
- Sec. 2-389. - Reserved.
- Sec. 2-390. - Procedures for implementation.
- Sec. 2-391. - Effective date.
▸Article XXVII — Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO).
Overview- Sec. 2-392. - Independent office of law enforcement review and outreach established.
- Sec. 2-393. - Appointment and qualifications of director and staff.
- Sec. 2-394. - Powers and duties of independent office of law enforcement review and outreach, …
- Sec. 2-395. - Budget allotment.
- Sec. 2-396. - Periodic performance audit.
- Sec. 2-397. - Establishment and appointment of iolero community advisory council ("CAC").
▸Article XXVIII — Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements.
▸Chapter 3 — AIRPORT
Overview- Sec. 3-1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3-2. - Airport manager—Authority, responsibility.
- Sec. 3-3. - Liability of county, etc.
- Sec. 3-4. - General rules of conduct.
- Sec. 3-5. - Restricted areas.
- Sec. 3-6. - Use of airport facilities.
- Sec. 3-7. - Soliciting.
- Sec. 3-8. - Advertising.
- Sec. 3-9. - Animals.
- Sec. 3-10. - Aircraft operations—Flying activity.
- Sec. 3-11 - Fire hazards.
- Sec. 3-12. - Fueling operations.
- Sec. 3-13. - Land transportation—Motor vehicles.
- Sec. 3-14. - Firearms and dangerous weapons.
- Sec. 3-15. - Rates and charges.
- Sec. 3-16. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 3-17. - Administrative remedies; administrative citations.
▸Article II — Airport Approach Zoning Regulations.
Overview- Sec. 3-18. - Definitions—Generally.
- Sec. 3-19. - Same — Further definitions; airport referenced imaginary surfaces.
- Sec. 3-20. - Same — Further definitions and establishment of zones.
- Sec. 3-21. - Procedure for determining obstructions to aerial navigation.
- Sec. 3-22. - Limiting heights above ground.
- Sec. 3-23. - Use restrictions generally.
- Sec. 3-24. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 3-25. - Use permits.
- Sec. 3-26. - Variances.
- Sec. 3-27. - Hazard marking and lighting.
- Sec. 3-28. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 3-29. - Administrative agency designated.
- Sec. 3-30. - Appeals.
- Sec. 3-31. - Conformity to article by county officials, etc.—Permits, etc., in conflict with a…
- Sec. 3-32. - Enforcement of article.
- Sec. 3-33. - Violations of article.
▸Article IV — Commercial Vehicle Operations.
Overview- Sec. 3-47. - Title.
- Sec. 3-48. - Purposes.
- Sec. 3-49. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3-50. - Provisions applicable to all commercial vehicle operators.
- Sec. 3-51. - Commercial vehicle and operator registration and fees/staging permits.
- Sec. 3-52. - Vehicle inspections—All commercial vehicles.
- Sec. 3-53. - Driver requirements—All commercial vehicle drivers.
- Sec. 3-54. - Taxicab services.
- Sec. 3-55. - Transportation charter party (TCP) services.
- Sec. 3-56. - Transportation network company (TNC) services.
- Sec. 3-57 - Scheduled or on-call van services/passenger stage corporations (PSC) services.
- Sec. 3-58. - Hotel shuttles, courtesy vehicles, messenger service.
- Sec. 3-59. - Commercial vehicle operator registration and insurance.
- Sec. 3-60. - Enforcement and penalties.
- Chapter 4 — AMUSEMENTS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
▸Article I — Public Dances and Dance Halls.
▸Division 2 — License.
Overview- Sec. 4-2. - Required.
- Sec. 4-3. - Application — When and with whom filed.
- Sec. 4-4. - Same — Referrals and reports; denial generally.
- Sec. 4-5. - Same — Notice of denial; appeal.
- Sec. 4-6. - Issuance; terms and conditions.
- Sec. 4-7. - Fees; terms.
- Sec. 4-8. - Posting.
- Sec. 4-9. - Transferability.
- Sec. 4-10. - Suspension and revocation — Generally.
- Sec. 4-11. - Same — Notice and appeal.
- Sec. 4-12. - Opening or conducting dance or dance hall without license.
- Sec. 4-13. - Exemptions from division.
▸Division 2 — Licenses.
Overview- Sec. 4-19. - License issued by sheriff — Term of license.
- Sec. 4-20. - License — Application, procedure and conditions.
- Sec. 4-21. - Application and renewal fees.
- Sec. 4-22. - Application — Required content.
- Sec. 4-23. - Location, safety and limitations on establishment, and tables.
- Sec. 4-24. - Suspension, revocation, or denial of license or permit by sheriff.
- Sec. 4-27. - Violation of article — Punishment.
- Sec. 4-29. - Posting of summary of rules.
▸Article Ill — Circuses, etc.
▸Article IV — Outdoor Theaters.
▸Article V — Bingo Games.
Overview- Sec. 4-60. - Organizations eligible for county permit to conduct bingo games.
- Sec. 4-61. - Application for permit.
- Sec. 4-62. - Organizations exempt from fee.
- Sec. 4-63. - Applicant must be qualified.
- Sec. 4-64. - Contents of application.
- Sec. 4-65. - Contents of permit.
- Sec. 4-66. - Permit to be posted.
- Sec. 4-67. - Summary suspension of permit pending opportunity for hearing — Misdemeanor to con…
- Sec. 4-68. - Revocation of license — Alternative procedure.
- Sec. 4-69. - Appeal of revocation to Board of Supervisors.
- Sec. 4-70. - Definition of "bingo."
- Sec. 4.71. - Maximum amount of prize.
- Sec. 4-72. - Profits to be kept in separate fund or account.
- Sec. 4-73. - Financial interest in permit holder only.
- Sec. 4-74. - Exclusive operation by permit holder.
- Sec. 4-75. - Bingo games open to public.
- Sec. 4-76. - Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.
- Sec. 4-77. - Bingo games conducted only on permit holder property.
- Sec. 4-78. - Minors not to participate.
- Sec. 4-79. - Intoxicated persons not to participate.
- Sec. 4-80. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 4-81. - Participant must be present.
- Sec. 4-82. - Violation of article a misdemeanor.
- Sec. 4-83. - Receipt of profit by a person a misdemeanor under state law.
- Sec. 4-84. - County may enjoin violation.
- Sec. 4-85. - County area subject to article.
- Sec. 4-86. - Severability.
▸Article VI — Picture Arcades.
Overview- Sec. 4-90. - Purpose.
- Sec. 4-91. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4-92. - Permit required.
- Sec. 4-93. - Permit application.
- Sec. 4-94. - Operating requirements.
- Sec. 4-95. - Sale or transfer of business.
- Sec. 4-96. - Approval, revocation and denial of permits.
- Sec. 4-97. - Nonconforming establishments.
- Sec. 4-98. - Penalties.
▸Article VIII — Vacation Rental Licenses.
Overview- Sec. 4-200. - Title.
- Sec. 4-201. - Purpose.
- Sec. 4-202. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4-203. - Administration.
- Sec. 4-204. - General.
- Sec. 4-205. - License standards.
- Sec. 4-206. - Neighbor notification.
- Sec. 4-207. - Certified property managers.
- Sec. 4-208. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 4-209. - License or certification suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 4-210. - Fees.
▸Article IX — Establishing Residential Tenancy Protections.
Overview- Sec. 4-251. - Title and purpose.
- Sec. 4-252. - Findings.
- Sec. 4-253. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4-254. - Applicability and commencement of tenant protections.
- Sec. 4-255. - Just cause for eviction protections.
- Sec. 4-256. - Limitation on eviction for default in the payment of rent.
- Sec. 4-257. - Augmented relocation benefits for no-fault evictions.
- Sec. 4-258. - Protections from termination of tenancy in certain declared states of emergency.
- Sec. 4-259. - Notice and reporting requirements.
- Sec. 4-260. - Remedies.
▸Article II — Administration.
Overview- Sec. 5-10. - Division of animal regulation.
- Sec. 5-11. - Director of animal regulation.
- Sec. 5-12. - Chief deputy animal regulation officer.
- Sec. 5-13. - Animal regulation officers.
- Sec. 5-14. - Powers of arrest.
- Sec. 5-15. - Authority to carry firearms.
- Sec. 5-16. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 5-17. - Administrative regulations.
▸Article V — Dogs.
Overview- Sec. 5-40. - Dog vaccination required—Prerequisite for license.
- Sec. 5-41. - Dog license required—Exceptions.
- Sec. 5-42. - Responsibility for issuance of license.
- Sec. 5-43. - Application for license.
- Sec. 5-44. - Action on application.
- Sec. 5-45. - Expiration and renewal of license.
- Sec. 5-46. - Transfer of license—Notice of death or removal from unincorporated area.
- Sec. 5-47. - Replacement of lost license tag.
- Sec. 5-48. - License tag to be worn by dog—Exceptions.
- Sec. 5-49. - Presentation of license upon request required.
- Sec. 5-50. - Reporting of shooting or poisoning of dog required.
▸Article VI — Cats.
Overview- Sec. 5-60. - Cat vaccination required—Prerequisite for registration certificate.
- Sec. 5-61. - Cat registration permitted.
- Sec. 5-62. - Application for registration.
- Sec. 5-63. - Action on application.
- Sec. 5-64. - Registration period.
- Sec. 5-65. - Transfer of registration certificate—Notice of death or removal from unincorporat…
- Sec. 5-66. - Replacement of lost registration tag.
- Sec. 5-67. - Cats spay/neuter required if impounded.
▸Article VII — Kennels, Pet Fanciers and Pet Shops.
Overview- Sec. 5-70. - Commercial kennel, pet fancier and pet shop license required.
- Sec. 5-71. - Application for license.
- Sec. 5-72. - Action on application.
- Sec. 5-73. - Expiration and renewal of license.
- Sec. 5-74. - Denial or revocation of license.
- Sec. 5-75. - Appeal from denial or revocation of license.
- Sec. 5-76. - No new license after denial or revocation.
- Sec. 5-77. - License not transferable.
- Sec. 5-78. - Display of license required.
- Sec. 5-79. - Inspections.
- Sec. 5-80. - Regulations and standards for care, confinement and treatment of animals.
- Sec. 5-81. - Required records for commercial kennels.
- Sec. 5-82. - List of animals sold or given away required.
▸Article VIII — Protection Dog Operators.
▸Article IX — Business Using Protection Dogs.
▸Article X — Prohibited Conduct.
Overview- Sec. 5-110. - Interference with animal regulation officer prohibited.
- Sec. 5-111. - Removal of animal in custody of animal regulation officer prohibited.
- Sec. 5-112. - Aid in escape of animal sought for custody prohibited.
- Sec. 5-113. - Refusal to present animal for inspection prohibited.
- Sec. 5-114. - Abandonment of dog or cat prohibited.
- Sec. 5-115. - Dogs at large prohibited—Exceptions.
- Sec. 5-117. - Livestock at large prohibited—Exceptions.
- Sec. 5-118. - Exotic animals at large prohibited.
- Sec. 5-119. - Dogs entering property whereon sheep or other livestock are kept prohibited.
- Sec. 5-120. - Interference with quarantine prohibited.
- Sec. 5-121. - Staking of animals prohibited.
- Sec. 5-122. - Animals in county buildings and feeding or care of animals on county property pr…
- Sec. 5-123. - Selling animals without license prohibited.
- Sec. 5-124. - Maintenance of exotic animal without proof of proper approvals prohibited.
- Sec. 5-125. - Dog nuisances prohibited.
- Sec. 5-126. - Public nuisances prohibited.
- Sec. 5-127. - Tethering/chaining of dogs restricted.
▸Article XI — Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Animals.
Overview- Sec. 5-130. - Purpose—Exemptions.
- Sec. 5-131. - Filing petition with court—Hearing.
- Sec. 5-132. - Reserved.
- Sec. 5-133. - Impoundment of animal pending hearings.
- Sec. 5-134. - Mitigating circumstances.
- Sec. 5-135. - Disposition of potentially dangerous animals.
- Sec. 5-136. - Disposition of vicious animals.
- Sec. 5-137. - Restrictions on further ownership of animals.
- Sec. 5-138. - Microchip and sterilization requirement for potentially dangerous and vicious an…
- Sec. 5-139. - Keeping of potentially dangerous or vicious animals by minors prohibited.
▸Article XII — Impoundment.
Overview- Sec. 5-140. - Animals subject to impoundment.
- Sec. 5-142. - Care of impounded animals.
- Sec. 5-143. - Impoundment fees.
- Sec. 5-144. - Notification of impoundment.
- Sec. 5-145. - Impoundment of animals by private citizens.
- Sec. 5-146. - Impoundment of dogs running at large.
- Sec. 5-147. - Summary seizure and impoundment of animals.
- Sec. 5-148. - Hearing prior to animal deprivation.
- Sec. 5-149. - Duration of impoundment.
- Sec. 5-150. - Redemption of impounded animals.
- Sec. 5-151. - Disposition of impounded animals.
- Sec. 5-152. - No redemption or disposition of impounded animals without proof of proper care.
- Sec. 5-153. - No redemption or disposition of animals for research purposes.
- Sec. 5-154. - Absence of liability for redemption or disposition.
- Sec. 5-155. - Relief from fees during natural calamities.
▸Article XIII — Rabies Control.
▸Article XIV — Mandatory Spay and Neutering for All Dogs Running At Large and All Pit Bulls.
▸Article XV — Violations.
Overview- Sec. 5-180. - Violation.
- Sec. 5-181. - Violation resulting in death or serious injury to livestock—Punishment.
- Sec. 5-182. - Violation of specified provisions—Misdemeanor.
- Sec. 5-183. - Separate offense.
- Sec. 5-184. - Animal control violators school.
- Sec. 5-185. - Violation—Civil penalty.
- Sec. 5-186. - Disposition of fines and civil penalties.
- Chapter 7 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
▸Article I — General.
Overview- Sec. 7-1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 7-2. - Chief building official and duties.
- Sec. 7-3. - Local appeals board and housing appeals board.
- Sec. 7-4. - Reserved.
- Sec. 7-5. - Building permit required.
- Sec. 7-6. - Relocated buildings.
- Sec. 7-7. - Agricultural exemption permit requirements.
- Sec. 7-8. - Inspection by county public health officer and the director of permit and resource…
- Sec. 7-9. - Refunds.
- Sec. 7-10. - Valuation and fees.
- Sec. 7-11. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 7-12. - Building permits in water scarce areas and second dwelling units in marginal wate…
▸Article II — Rules and Regulations.
Overview- Sec. 7-13. - Codes adopted and modifications.
- 4.509 — ALL ELECTRIC DWELLINGS
- Sec. 7-14. - Addition of laws that are enforced by the permit and resource management departme…
- Sec. 7-15. - Private swimming pool—General.
- Sec. 7-16. - Signs.
- Sec. 7-17. - Regulations for the construction, relocation, repair, maintenance, use and occupa…
- 8.0 (for partially protected waters)
- 0.0 degrees) shall not be diminished by more than sixty-seven percent (67%).
- Sec. 7-18. - Local conditions.
- Sec. 7-19. - Definitions.
- Sec. 7-20. - Examination of codes.
▸Article III — Penalties, Violations and Abatement.
- Chapter 7A — REGULATIONS FOR LIMITED DENSITY OWNER-BUILT RURAL DWELLINGS
- Chapter 7B — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 7C — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
- Chapter 7D3 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- Chapter 7D4 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REVIEW PROCESS
- Chapter 7D5 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING PROCESS
▸Chapter 8 — CABLE TELEVISION
Overview- Sec. 8-1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-2. - Permits, etc., installation and service generally.
- Sec. 8-3. - Location and construction of facilities generally—Undergrounding.
- Sec. 8-4. - Use of telephone facilities.
- Sec. 8-5. - Public use priority.
- Sec. 8-6. - Removal and abandonment of facilities.
- Sec. 8-7. - Changes required by public improvements.
- Sec. 8-8. - Effect of failure to perform required street, etc., work; shielding, filtering and…
- Sec. 8-9. - Operational standards.
- Sec. 8-10. - Service to subscribers generally.
- Sec. 8-11. - Subscriber rates and charges.
- Sec. 8-12. - Subscriber contract.
- Sec. 8-13. - Unauthorized connections and tampering.
- Sec. 8-14. - Annexation, etc., of service area.
- Sec. 8-15. - Adjustment, etc., of disputes, etc.
- Sec. 8-16. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 8-17. - Amendment of chapter.
▸Article II — License Generally.
Overview- Sec. 8-18. - Authority of county.
- Sec. 8-19. - Applications generally; fee.
- Sec. 8-20. - Form and contents of application.
- Sec. 8-21. - Consideration and approval of application.
- Sec. 8-22. - Bond requirements.
- Sec. 8-23. - Insurance and indemnification generally.
- Sec. 8-24. - Acceptance.
- Sec. 8-25. - Effective date.
- Sec. 8-26. - Conditions, etc., of license.
- Sec. 8-27. - Uses, etc., permitted by license.
- Sec. 8-28. - License payments.
- Sec. 8-29. - Financial statements and inspection of records.
- Sec. 8-30. - Inspection of property and records.
- Sec. 8-31. - Effect of other laws and pole agreements.
- Sec. 8-32. - Other rights, privileges, etc., superseded by license.
- Sec. 8-33. - Recourse of licensee against county.
- Sec. 8-34. - Effect as to county's power of eminent domain, etc.; value of license.
- Sec. 8-35. - Effect as to copyrights, etc.
- Sec. 8-36. - Location of licensee's office.
- Sec. 8-37. - Sale of television receivers, etc.
- Sec. 8-38. - Transfer, assignment, etc.
- Sec. 8-39. - Renewal.
- Sec. 8-40. - Duration, termination and forfeiture.
- Sec. 8-41. - Doing business or using streets, etc., without a license.
▸Article III — STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
Overview- Sec. 8-42. - Purpose.
- Sec. 8-43. - Rights reserved.
- Sec. 8-44. - Compliance with county ordinances.
- Sec. 8-45. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-46. - Franchise fees.
- Sec. 8-47. - Customer service.
- Sec. 8-48. - Permits and construction.
- Sec. 8-49. - Emergency alert system.
- Sec. 8-50. - Public, educational, and government access channel capacity.
- Sec. 8-51. - Public, educational, and government access support.
- Sec. 8-52. - Peg carriage and interconnection.
- Sec. 8-53. - Notices.
▸Chapter 9 — CEMETERIES
▸Article I — In General.
▸Article III — Control of Food and Other Resources.
- Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION GRADING AND DRAINAGE
▸Article 04 — Construction Grading Permits.
▸Article 06 — Construction Drainage Permits.
▸Article 08 — Permit Application Filing and Processing.
▸Article 10 — Permit Review Procedures.
▸Article 12 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions.
▸Article 14 — Standards.
▸Article 16 — Appeals and Direct Review.
▸Article 18 — Public Hearings.
▸Article 20 — Enforcement.
- Chapter 11A — STORMWATER QUALITY
- Chapter 11B — VINEYARD AND ORCHARD FROST PROTECTION
- Article 02 — Purpose and Effect.
- Article 04 — Registration.
- Article 06 — Enforcement.
- Article 08 — Glossary.
- Chapter 12 — FINANCE AND TAXATION
▸Article I — In General.
▸Article II — Sales and Use Tax.
Overview- Sec. 12-2. - Purposes of article.
- Sec. 12-3. - Operative date—Contract with State Board of Equalization.
- Sec. 12-4. - Sales tax generally.
- Sec. 12-5. - Use tax generally.
- Sec. 12-6. - Credit for taxes paid to cities in the county.
- Sec. 12-7. - Collection not to be enjoined, etc.
- Sec. 12-8. - Adoption of amendments to state law.
- Sec. 12-9. - When article to become inoperative.
▸Article III — Transient Occupancy Tax.
Overview- Sec. 12-10 - Definitions.
- Sec. 12-11. - Imposition of tax—Payment of tax by transient.
- Sec. 12-12 - Exemptions.
- Sec. 12-13. - Collection of tax by operator-advertisements of assumption of tax, etc., prohibi…
- Sec. 12-15. - Reports and remittances.
- § 12-16
- Sec. 12-17. - Determination of tax by tax collector upon default of operator.
- § 12-18
- Sec. 12-19. - Refunds.
- Sec. 12-20. - Tax due deemed debt to county-actions to collect.
- § 12-21
- Sec. 12-22. - Tax lien.
▸Article IV — Documentary Transfer Tax.
Overview- Sec. 12-23. - Amount levied.
- Sec. 12-24. - Persons liable for payment.
- Sec. 12-25. - Exemptions—Instruments securing debts.
- Sec. 12-26. - Same—Governments, etc.
- Sec. 12-27. - Same—Conveyances to make effective certain reorganizations or adjustments.
- Sec. 12-28. - Same—Certain conveyances to effectuate orders of securities and exchange commiss…
- Sec. 12-29. - Same—Certain transfers of interest by partnerships.
- Sec. 12-31. - Administration of article and similar city ordinances; report and distribution o…
- Sec. 12-32. - Payment of tax prerequisite to recordation.
- Sec. 12-33. - Claims for refunds.
- Sec. 12-34. - Interpretation of article.
- Sec. 12-35. - Recorder may require true copy of records relative to consideration or value.
- Sec. 12-36. - Misrepresentation of facts.
- Sec. 12-37. - Unintentional errors.
▸Article V — Installment Payment of Secured Taxes in Certain Specified Instances.
▸Article VI — Reassessment Subsequent to Misfortune or Calamity; Transfer of Out-of-County Base…
▸Article VII — Electricity Generation Tax.
Overview- Sec. 12-50. - Definitions.
- Sec. 12-51. - Imposition of tax.
- Sec. 12-52. - Tax rate.
- Sec. 12-53. - Method of collection.
- Sec. 12-54. - Priority and lien of tax.
- Sec. 12-55. - Additional remedies.
- Sec. 12-56. - Exemption.
- Sec. 12-57. - Administration.
- Sec. 12-58. - Disposition of revenue.
- Sec. 12-59. - Reserved.
▸Article VIII — The Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaste…
Overview- Sec. 12-60. - Title.
- Sec. 12-61. - Separate section with true and impartial statement of facts identifying the tax …
- Sec. 12-62. - Implementation of improved and enhanced local fire protection, paramedic service…
- section 12-66.
- Sec. 12-63. - Establishment of bonding authority.
- Sec. 12-64. - Appropriations limit.
- Sec. 12-65. - Maintenance of effort requirement.
- Sec. 12-66. - Expenditure plan.
- Sec. 12-67. - Independent oversight committee and performance audit.
- Sec. 12-68. - Oversight and administration.
- Sec. 12-69. - Severability.
▸Chapter 13 — SONOMA COUNTY FIRE SAFETY ORDINANCE
▸Article II — Definitions.
▸Article III — Appeals.
- Chapter 1 — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
- Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
- Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
▸Chapter 39 — PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
Overview- 3901.4 Technical Assistance Report. A Technical Assistance Report (TAR) shall be required for …
- 3903.2 Prohibited Occupancies. Extraction processes utilizing flammable gasses or flammable li…
- 3903.3 Location. The extraction equipment and extraction processes utilizing hydrocarbon solve…
- 3903.5 Use of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Extraction and post oil processing operations…
- 3903.6 Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) shall not be released to the a…
- 3903.7 Carbon Dioxide Extraction. Carbon dioxide extraction shall comply with sections 3903.7.…
- 3903.8 Means of Egress. For extraction rooms using hazardous materials, each room shall be pro…
- 3903.9 Signage. The NFPA 704 hazard rating diamond sign, minimum 10" in size, and no smoking s…
- 3904.3 Change of Extraction Medium. Where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed from …
▸Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
- Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
▸Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
- Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
▸Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
▸Article V — Fire Safe Standards.
Overview- Sec. 13-21. - Findings.
- Sec. 13-22. - Title.
- Sec. 13-23. - Compliance with standards required—Exceptions to standards.
- Sec. 13-24. - Scope.
- Sec. 13-25. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 13-26. - Administration and enforcement—Inspections.
- Sec. 13-27. - Distance measurements.
- Sec. 13-28. - Intent.
- Sec. 13-29. - Availability of emergency access.
- Sec. 13-30. - Road and driveway surfaces.
- Sec. 13-31. - Road and driveway grades.
- Sec. 13-32. - Road and driveway horizontal curves and intersections.
- Sec. 13-33. - Road and driveway structures (bridges).
- Sec. 13-34. - Two-way roads.
- Sec. 13-35. - One-way roads.
- Sec. 13-36. - Dead-end roads.
- Sec. 13-37. - Driveways.
- Sec. 13-38. - Gate entrances.
▸Division C — Signing and Building Numbering.
Overview- Sec. 13-39. - Intent.
- Sec. 13-40. - Names of roads.
- Sec. 13-41. - Size of letters, numbers and symbols for road signs.
- Sec. 13-42. - Visibility and legibility of road signs.
- Sec. 13-43. - Orientation and height of road signs.
- Sec. 13-44. - Placement of road signs identifying intersecting roads.
- Sec. 13-45. - Signs identifying traffic access limitations.
- Sec. 13-46. - Addresses for buildings.
- Sec. 13-47. - Size of letters, numbers and symbols for addresses.
- Sec. 13-48. - Installation, location and visibility of addresses.
- Sec. 13-49. - Reserved.
▸Division D — Emergency Water Supply.
Overview- Sec. 13-50. - Intent.
- Sec. 13-51. - Emergency water supply.
- Sec. 13-52. - Hydrants.
- 1.75 Miles (3) 1,500 GPM 20 PSI
- Sec. 13-53. - Signing of water sources.
- Sec. 13-54. - Intent.
- Sec. 13-55. - Setback for building defensible space.
- Sec. 13-56. - Flammable vegetation clearance areas for roads and driveways.
- Sec. 13-57. - Setbacks for planted vegetation from electric power lines—Installation of new po…
- Sec. 13-58. - Disposal of flammable vegetation and fuels.
- Sec. 13-59. - Greenbelts.
- Sec. 13-60. - Roofing.
- Sec. 13-61. - Intent.
- Sec. 13-62. - Alternate fire protection measures.
- Sec. 13-63. - Additional fire protection measures.
▸Article VI — Fireworks.
▸Article VII — Open Burning.
Overview- Sec. 13-71. - Burning permits required.
- Sec. 13-72. - Hours and days for burning.
- Sec. 13-73. - Burning of land of another.
- Sec. 13-74. - Effect of article on fire protection districts and state responsibilities.
- Sec. 13-75. - Effect of issuance of permit.
- Sec. 13-76. - Burning to be under supervision of responsible person.
▸Article VIII — Fees and Charges.
▸Article IX — Enforcement.
▸Article X — Violations.
▸Chapter 13A — DUTY TO MAINTAIN DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND ABATE HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND COMBUSTIBLE…
- Chapter 14 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
▸Article II — Milk and Dairy.
▸Article III — Retail Food.
▸Article IV — Public Swimming Pools.
▸Article V — Body Art.
▸Article VI — Cannabis Dispensary and Edible Cannabis Product Manufacturing Premises.
- Chapter 15 — HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND BRIDGES
▸Article II — Operation of Oversized, etc., Vehicles.
Overview- Sec. 15-1. - Permit — When authorized.
- Sec. 15-2. - Same — Application.
- Sec. 15-3. - Same — Terms and conditions for issuance; security against injury to roads, etc.;…
- Sec. 15-4. - Same — Revocation.
- Sec. 15-5. - Appeals from actions of road commissioner.
- Sec. 15-6. - Repealed by Ordinance No. 1652.
- Sec. 15-7. - Applicability of article.
▸Article Ill — Encroachments.
Overview- Sec. 15-8. - Permits — Authorized for certain encroachments.
- Sec. 15-9. - Same — Conditions.
- Sec. 15-10. - Compliance with article and term of permit.
- Sec. 15-11. - Removal or relocation; revocation of permit.
- Sec. 15-12. - Supervision of work by county road commissioner.
- Sec. 15-13. - Emergency repairs.
- Sec. 15-14. - Bond generally.
- Sec. 15-15. - Annual bond of public utilities.
- Sec. 15-16. - Insurance.
- Sec. 15-17. - Bonding of political subdivisions, etc.; issuance of permit to political subdivi…
- Sec. 15-18. - Water or utility district blanket permits.
▸Article IV — Bridges, Dams and Other Facilities.
▸Article V — Warning Devices for Closure or Restrictive Use of County Highways.
▸Article VI — Procedure for the Permitting of Special Events.
Overview- Sec. 15-24. - Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 15-25. - Definitions.
- Sec. 15-26. - Applicability.
- Sec. 15-27. - Permit requirements.
- Sec. 15-28. - Permit issuance.
- Sec. 15-29. - Revocation of permit.
- Sec. 15-30. - Violations.
- Sec. 15-31. - Fees for the issuance of public right-of-way special event permits.
- Sec. 15-32. - Supervision of public right-of-way special event activities.
- Sec. 15-33. - Insurance.
- Sec. 15-34. - Liability and indemnification.
- Sec. 15-35. - Discretionary permits.
- Sec. 15-36. - Appeals.
▸Chapter 16 — JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS
Overview- Sec. 16-1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-2. - Classification of junk dealers.
- Sec. 16.4. - License for junk dealers and peddlers — Required; application.
- Sec. 16-4. - Same — Investigation of applicant; grant or denial; compliance with other laws.
- Sec. 16-5. - Same—Appeal upon denial.
- Sec. 16-6. - Same—Fee—Junk dealers.
- Sec. 16-7. - Same—Itinerant junk peddlers.
- Sec. 16-8. - Same—Revocation or suspension.
- Sec. 16-9. - When junk purchased may be sold.
- Sec. 16-10. - Junk dealers not to receive property in pawn, etc.
- Sec. 16-11. - Hours for purchasing or collecting junk restricted.
- Sec. 16-12. - Record book.
- Sec. 16-13. - Vehicles—License fee.[3]
- Sec. 16-14. - Same—Decals; dealer's identification cards.
- Sec. 16-15. - Effect of chapter on existing junk dealers.
- Article II — Speed Restrictions.
- Article III — Parking Regulations Generally.
▸Article IV — Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles.
Overview- Sec. 18-4. - Findings and declarations.
- Sec. 18-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-6. - Authority to enter property.
- Sec. 18-7. - Administrative costs.
- Sec. 18-8. - Required notices.
- Sec. 18-9. - Hearing—Notice to owner.
- Sec. 18-10. - Same—County abandoned vehicle hearing officer to hear facts and testimony, impos…
- Sec. 18-11. - Disposal; removed vehicles not to be reconstructed or made operable.
- Sec. 18-12. - Notice and transmission of evidence of registration to department of motor vehic…
- Sec. 18-13. - Delinquent costs assessed against land; collection and priority of assessment.
- Sec. 18-14. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 18-15. - Administration and enforcement of article.
- Sec. 18-16. - Article not exclusive.
▸Article V — Off-Road Motor Vehicle Regulations.
▸Article VI — Enforcement of Vehicle Code at Veterans Auditoriums and Community Centers.
▸Article VIII — Procedure for the Release of Impounded Vehicles.
▸Article IX — Taxicab Regulations.
Overview- Sec. 18-60. - Purpose and application.
- Sec. 18-61. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-62. - Permits and exemptions.
- Sec. 18-63. - Applications for taxicab vehicle permits.
- Sec. 18-64. - Applications for taxicab driver permits.
- Sec. 18-65. - Applications for certificates of exemption.
- Sec. 18-66. - Application fees.
- Sec. 18-67. - Denial, revocation or suspension.
- Sec. 18-68. - Appeal and hearing process.
- Sec. 18-69. - Taxicab operation requirements.
- Sec. 18-70. - Enforcement.
▸Chapter 19 — OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS
Overview- Sec. 19-1. - Courthouse building and grounds—Trespassing upon grass or flower beds.
- Sec. 19-2. - Same—Picking, injuring, etc., flowers, shrubs, etc.
- Sec. 19-3. - Same—Littering, spitting on, etc.
- Sec. 19-4. - Same—Erection of signs, advertisements, etc., prohibited.
- Sec. 19-5. - Same—Presence of dogs.
- Sec. 19-6. - Littering of public property generally—Reward for conviction of violators of stat…
- Sec. 19-7. - Obstructing free passage along pedestrian thoroughfares, exits and entrances to b…
- Sec. 19-8. - Shooting, hunting, etc.—From or on road or highway prohibited.
- Sec. 19-9. - Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public streets.
- Sec. 19-10. - Public urination and defecation and exposure for purposes thereof.
- Sec. 19-11. - Nudity prohibited on public property and on private property open to public view.
- Sec. 19-12. - Injuring or teasing a police dog.
- Sec. 19-13. - Display of material which is harmful to minors.
- Sec. 19-14. - Possession of firearms on county property prohibited.
- Sec. 19-15. - Camping prohibited on public property, etc.
- Sec. 19-16. - Protection of defined channels and drainage easements.
- Sec. 19-17. - Mobile vending near schools prohibited.
▸Article II — AIDS Discrimination.
Overview- Sec. 19-30. - Policy.
- Sec. 19-31. - Findings.
- Sec. 19-32. - Prohibited conduct.
- Sec. 19-33. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-34. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 19-35. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 19-36. - Limitation of actions.
- Sec. 19-37. - Waiver not valid.
- Sec. 19-38. - Application.
- Sec. 19-39. - Severability.
- Sec. 19-40. - Health care providers.
▸Article III — Noticing of Options in the Rental of Mobilehome Park Spaces and Subsequent Repor…
Overview- Sec. 19-50. - Failure to provide rental option notice—Misdemeanor/other penalties.
- Sec. 19-51. - Failure to provide a receipt of notice to district attorney—Infraction.
- Sec. 19-52. - Form of receipt.
- Sec. 19-53. - Notice to renewing space tenants on leases of more than twelve months in duration.
- Sec. 19-54. - Form of rental option notice.
- Sec. 19-55. - Efforts to thwart the exercise of the rental option—Misdemeanor/other penalties.
- Sec. 19-56. - Existing contractual rights—Not impaired.
▸Article IV — Prohibition against Civil Harassment of Bicyclists and Pedestrians.
▸Article V — Unlawful Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft.
▸Article VI — Polystyrene, Perfluoroalkyl, and Polyflouroalkyl Substances — Prohibited Use and …
Overview- Sec. 19-65. - Findings and intent.
- Sec. 19-66. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-67. - Prohibited food service ware and products.
- Sec. 19-68. - Prohibited retail sales and non-food packaging materials.
- Sec. 19-69. - Voluntary participation by businesses outside of county.
- Sec. 19-70. - Required compostable or recyclable disposable food service ware.
- Sec. 19-71. - Implementation.
- Sec. 19-72. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 19-73. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 19-74. - Violations.
- Sec. 19-75. - Severability.
- Sec. 19-76. - No conflict with federal or state law.
- Sec. 19-77. - Preemption.
▸Article VII — Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions.
Overview- Sec. 19-78. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-79. - Sideshows, street races, and reckless driving exhibitions prohibited.
- Sec. 19-80. - Spectators prohibited at sideshows, street races, and reckless driving exhibitio…
- Sec. 19-81. - Relevant circumstances to prove a violation.
- Sec. 19-82. - Promoting, organizing, or facilitating spectators to gather at sideshows, street…
- Sec. 19-83. - Penalties for violations.
- Article I — Small Arm Device Ordinance.
- Article II — Licenses to Sell Firearms.
▸Chapter 20 — PARKS AND RECREATION
▸Article II — Parks Generally.
▸Article III — Personal Conduct.
Overview- Sec. 20-5. - Property.
- Sec. 20-6. - Plant life.
- Sec. 20-7. - Plants, animals and historic material.
- Sec. 20-8. - Animals.
- Sec. 20-9. - Hunting and fishing.
- Sec. 20-10. - Fires.
- Sec. 20-11. - Firearms.
- Sec. 20-12. - Fireworks.
- Sec. 20-13. - Alcoholic beverages.
- Sec. 20-14. - Abusive language, disorderly assemblage, disturbance.
- Sec. 20-15. - Gambling.
- Sec. 20-16. - Nudity and disrobing.
- Sec. 20-17. - Soliciting.
- Sec. 20-18. - Rubbish.
▸Article IV — Use of Facilities.
Overview- Sec. 20-19. - Recreation confined to specific areas.
- Sec. 20-20. - Gatherings and meetings.
- Sec. 20-21. - Curfew.
- Sec. 20-22. - Closing.
- Sec. 20-23. - Peace and quiet.
- Sec. 20-24. - Fees.
- Sec. 20-25. - Camping.
- Sec. 20-26. - Horseback riding and hitching.
- Sec. 20-27. - Hiking and riding trails.
- Sec. 20-28. - Swimming areas.
- Sec. 20-29. - Boating.
▸Article VI — Citations and Violations.
▸Article VII — Overnight Camping on Certain County-Controlled Lands.
▸Article VIII — Spud Point Marina.
Overview- Sec. 20-41. - Title.
- Sec. 20-42. - Definitions.
- Sec. 20-43. - Duties of Park Authority and Marina Supervisor.
- Sec. 20-44. - Violation of Article.
- Sec. 20-45. - Owner's Responsibility to Pay.
- Sec. 20-46. - Time of day restrictions.
- Sec. 20-47. - Minors in Marina.
- Sec. 20-48. - Pollution control restrictions.
- Sec. 20-49. - Specific use and area restrictions.
- Sec. 20-50. - Tampering with property.
- Sec. 20-51. - Operation, maintenance and docking of vessels.
- Sec. 20-52. - Use of parking area.
- Sec. 20-53. - Rates and fees.
- Sec. 20-54. - Berthing.
- Sec. 20-55. - Additional rules and regulations.
- Sec. 20-56. - Conflict with other laws.
▸Article IX — Lake Sonoma.
▸Article X — Development Fees for Parks.
▸Article XI — County Skate Park Facilities.
- Chapter 21 — PERSONNEL
▸Article I — Civil Service.
Overview- Sec. 21-1. - Authority and purpose—Adoption of system.
- Sec. 21-2. - Civil service commission—Created—Composition—Appointment and terms of members.
- Sec. 21-3. - Civil service commission—Qualifications, election, removal and compensation of me…
- Sec. 21-4. - Civil service commission—Chairperson—Meetings—Responsibilities of director of hum…
- Sec. 21-5. - Classified and unclassified service generally.
- Sec. 21-6. - Civil service commission—Duties and obligations of members.
- Sec. 21-7. - Appropriation of funds to effectuate article.
- Sec. 21-8. - Contracting for personnel services.
- Sec. 21-9. - Effect of article as to present employees, etc.
- Sec. 21-10. - Improper political activity.
- Sec. 21-11. - When auditor to withhold payment of salary, etc.
- Sec. 21-12. - Discrimination prohibited.
- Sec. 21-13. - Duty of board of supervisors in event of unconstitutionality.
- Sec. 21-14. - Violations of article, etc.
- Article II — Sec. 21-16 through 21-26. - Repealed.
- Article III — Retirement.
- Article IV — Conflict of Interests.
- Chapter 22 — WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND ORGANICS
▸Article I — Title and Purpose.
▸Article II — Definitions.
▸Article IV — Waste Transportation and Disposal Requirements, Generally.
Overview- Sec. 22-6. - Transportation, generally.
- Sec. 22-7. - Responsibility for solid waste materials, generally.
- Sec. 22-8. - Containers—Deposit of excluded waste prohibited, generally.
- Sec. 22-9. - Containers—Interfering with, generally.
- Sec. 22-10. - Storage and disposal, generally.
- Sec. 22-11. - Littering generally.
- Sec. 22-12. - Burning solid waste.
- Sec. 22-13. - Foreign solid waste.
- Sec. 22-14. - Scavenging at disposal sites and transfer stations.
- Sec. 22-15. - Prohibition against disposing recyclable materials.
- Sec. 22-16. - Organic waste hauling requirements—Self-haulers.
▸Article V — Edible Food Recovery Program.
▸Article VII — Inspections and Enforcement
- Chapter 23 — RIVERS AND STREAMS
▸Article III — Use of Motorboats on Russian River.
- Chapter 23A — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 IMPLEMENTATION
- Article II — Public Projects.
- Article Ill — Private Projects.
- Article IV — County as Responsible Agency.
- Article V — Mitigation Monitoring.
▸Article II — Private Sewage Disposal.
Overview- Sec. 24-32. - Nonstandard on-site wastewater disposal systems—Definitions.
- Sec. 24-33. - Operational permit required.
- Sec. 24-34. - Revocation.
- Sec. 24-35. - Abatement and enforcement.
- Sec. 24-36. - Provisions cumulative.
- Sec. 24-37. - IAPMO listing and UPC certification mark required.
- Sec. 24-38. - Prohibited activities directly above a septic tank site.
▸Article III — Cleaning Septic Tanks, Etc.
Overview- Sec. 24-42. - Purpose.
- Sec. 24-43. - Permit required.
- Sec. 24-44. - Same—Application.
- Sec. 24-45. - Same—Investigation—Issuance—Fee—Bond Generally.
- Sec. 24-46. - Same—Term; renewal.
- Sec. 24-47. - Same—Permittees subject to rules and orders of health department; grounds for re…
- Sec. 24-48. - Action on bond upon violation of article, etc.
▸Chapter 25 — SUBDIVISIONS
Overview- Sec. 25-1. - Purposes of chapter.
- Sec. 25-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 25-3. - Parcels sixty (60) acres or more—No final map required.
- Sec. 25-4. - Fees.
- Sec. 25-5. - Reserved.
- Sec. 25-6. - Zoning administrator.
- Sec. 25-7. - Director of permit and resource management department—Duties.
- Sec. 25-8. - Parcel map required.
- Sec. 25-9. - Exceptions to parcel map requirements.
- Sec. 25-10. - Applicability of Article II.
- Sec. 25-11. - Applicability of Articles III, IV, V and VI.
- Sec. 25-12. - Compliance with chapter in issuance of permits.
- Sec. 25-13. - Voidability of conveyances and abatement of violations.
▸Article II — Parcel Map Procedures.
Overview- Sec. 25-14. - Filing of application.
- Sec. 25-15. - Tentative parcel map generally.
- Sec. 25-16. - Zoning administrator.
- Sec. 25-17. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 25-18. - Zoning administrator's decision final—Appeals to planning commission.
- Sec. 25-19. - Commission's decision final—Appeals to board of supervisors.
- Sec. 25-20. - Reserved.
- Sec. 25-21. - When hearings required.
- Sec. 25-22. - Notice required.
- Sec. 25-23. - Recordation of parcel map.
- Sec. 25-24. - Parcel map monumentation requirements.
- Sec. 25-25. - Parcel review and approval.
- Sec. 25-26. - Criteria and goals for approval of minor subdivisions. Subdivisions inconsistent…
- Sec. 25-27. - Reserved.
▸Article III — Tentative and Final Map Procedures.
Overview- Sec. 25-28. - Filing of application.
- Sec. 25-29. - Contents.
- Sec. 25-30. - Information to be contained in statement accompanying map.
- Sec. 25-31. - Statement as to soil condition.
- Sec. 25-32. - Preliminary soil report.
- Sec. 25-33. - Soil investigation generally.
- Sec. 25-34. - Approval of soil investigation report.
- Sec. 25-35. - Distribution of copies.
- Sec. 25-36. - Actions on tentative map—Planning department.
- Sec. 25-37. - Tentative map review.
- Sec. 25-38. - Same—Planning commission.
- Sec. 25-39. - Same—County surveyor.
- Article IIIA — Vesting Tentative Maps.
▸Article V — Final Map.
Overview- Sec. 25-46. - Preparation.
- Sec. 25-47. - Form.
- Sec. 25-48. - Title and description.
- Sec. 25-49. - Dimensions, bearings and curve data.
- Sec. 25-50. - Contents generally.
- Sec. 25-51. - Certificates to appear on final map.
- Sec. 25-52. - Data to accompany final map.
- Sec. 25-53. - Filing.
- Sec. 25-54. - Dedication of land; actions by board of supervisors.
- Sec. 25-55. - Repealed.
▸Article VII — Improvement Agreements.
Overview- Sec. 25-60. - Improvement agreements.
- Sec. 25-61. - Extension of improvement agreements.
- Sec. 25-62. - Improvement security required.
- Sec. 25-63. - Amount of security.
- Sec. 25-64. - Warranty security.
- Sec. 25-65. - Monument security.
- Sec. 25-66. - Release of improvement securities.
- Sec. 25-67. - Delegation.
- Sec. 25-70. - Definition of lot line adjustment.
- Chapter 25A — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 25B — WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Article II — Procedure and Construction Requirements.
- Article III — Well Abandonment.
- Article IV — Well Water Treatment.
- Article V — Well Reports.
- Article VI — Enforcement and Penalties.
- Article VII — Alternative Materials, Design and Methods.
- Article VIII — Well Monitoring and Water Conservation and Best Management Practices.
- Chapter 25C — SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE/DEDICATION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 25D — ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES DEDICATION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 26 — SONOMA COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS
▸Article 01 — Applicability of Zoning Districts to General Plan Land Use Categories.
▸Article 02 — In General.
- Article 62 — SD Scenic Design Combining
- Article 64 — SR Scenic Resource Combining
- Article 66 — BR Biotic Resource Combining
▸Article 04 — Glossary.
Overview- § 26-04
- 1.3 Efficiency Kitchen. A cooking facility with appliances, and a food preparation counter and…
- 1.1 Farm Animal. Any animal, other than wild or exotic, customarily kept or raised by humans f…
- 1.2 Land Use. See "Use."
- 0.5 Zoning administrator. The zoning administrator or acting zoning administrator, as provided…
▸Article 06 — Agricultural and Resource Zones.
▸Article 08 — Residential Zones.
▸Article 10 — Commercial Zones.
- Article 12 — Industrial Zones.
▸Article 14 — Special Purpose Zones.
▸Article 16 — Supplemental Development Standards.
▸Article 18 — Agriculture and Resource-Based Use Standards.
▸Article 20 — Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Use Standards.
▸Article 22 — Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Use Standards.
- Article 24 — Residential Use Standards.
- Article 26 — Retail Use Standards.
▸Article 28 — Service Use Standards.
▸Article 30 — Transportation, Energy and Public Facilities Use Standards.
▸Article 54 — S Study District.
▸Article 56 — F1 Floodway Combining District.
▸Article 58 — F2 Floodplain Combining District.
▸Article 59 — AH Affordable Housing Combining District.
▸Article 60 — RE Renewable Energy Combining Zone.
▸Article 63 — LG Local Guidelines Combining District.
▸Article 64 — SR Scenic Resources Combining District.
▸Article 65 — RC Riparian Corridor Combining Zone.
▸Article 66 — BH Biotic Habitat Combining Zone.
▸Article 67 — OAK Oak Woodland Combining District and VOH Valley Oak Habitat Combining District.
▸Article 68 — HD Historic Combining District.
▸Article 70 — G Geologic Hazard Area Combining District.
▸Article 72 — MR Mineral Resource Combining District.
▸Article 75 — WH Workforce Housing Combining District.
▸Article 76 — Z Accessory Dwelling Unit Exclusion Combining District.
▸Article 77 — VR Visitor Residential Combining Zone.
▸Article 78 — B Combining Districts.
▸Article 80 — TS Traffic Sensitive Combining District.
▸Article 82 — Design Review.
▸Article 84 — Sign Regulations.
▸Article 86 — Parking Regulations.
▸Article 88 — General Exceptions and Special Use Standards.
▸Article 89 — Affordable Housing Program Requirements and Incentives.
▸Article 90 — Local Area Development Guidelines.
▸Article 92 — Administrative and Public Hearing Procedures.
▸Article 93 — Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Acts.
▸Article 94 — Nonconforming Uses.
▸Article 96 — Amendments.
▸Article 98 — Development Fees.
▸Article 100 — Development Agreements.
- Article 04 — Glossary
- Article 06 — Agricultural and Resource Zones
- Article 08 — Residential Zones
- Article 12 — Industrial Zones
- Article 26-12-020 — Purpose of -
- Article 14 — Special Purpose Zones
- Article 16 — Supplemental Development Standards
- Article 18 — Agricultural and Resource-based Use Regulations
- Article 20 — Industrial Use Regulations
- Article 22 — Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Use Regulations
- Article 24 — Residential Use Regulations
- Article 26-24-020 — Accessory 26-02-140 (Ord. No. 6247, § II(Exh. A), 10-23-2018; Ord. No. 624…
- Article 26-26-020 — Alcoholic 26-26-140 (Ord. No. 6247, § II(Exh. A), 10-23-2018; Ord. No. 624…
- Article 28 — Service Use Regulations
- Article 30 — Transportation, Energy and Public Facilities Use Regulations
- Article I — Purpose, Scope and Authority.
- Article III — Definitions.
- Article V — Scope and Applicability.
- Article VII — Application Processing Procedures.
- Article IX — Standards for Mining Permits and Operations.
- Article XI — Reclamation Standards.
- Article XIII — Monitoring and Inspection.
- Article XV — Responsibility.
- Article XVII — Public Record.
- Article XIX — Fees and Charges.
- Chapter 26C — COASTAL ZONING RESOURCE DISTRICTS
- Article XXIII — BR Biotic Resource Combining District
- Article II — LIA CC Land Intensive Agriculture Coastal District.
- Article III — LEA CC Land Extensive Agriculture Coastal District.
- Article IV — DA CC Diverse Agriculture Coastal District.
- Article V — RRD CC Resources and Rural Development Coastal Combining District
- Article VII — TP—Timberland Production District.
- Article VIII — AR CC Agriculture and Residential Coastal Combining District.
- Article IX — RR—Rural Residential District.
- Article X — R1—Low Density Residential District.
- Article XI — R2—Medium Density Residential District.
- Article XII — PC—Planned Community District.
- Article XIII — CS—Rural Services District.
- Article XIV — CT—Commercial Tourist District.
- Article XV — C2—Community Commercial District.
- Article XVI — AS—Agricultural Services District.
- Article XVII — CF—Commercial Fishing District.
- Article XVIII — PF—Public Facilities District.
- Article XIX — S—Study District.
- Article XX — F1—Floodway Combining District.
- Article XXI — F2—Floodplain Combining District.
- Article XXII — SR—Scenic Resources Combining District.
- Article XXIII — BR—Biotic Resource Combining District.
- Article XXIV — HD—Historic Combining District.
- Article XXV — G—Geologic Hazard Area Combining District.
- Article XXVI — MR—Mineral Resource Combining District.
- Article XXVII — Z—Second Unit Exclusion Combining District.
- Article XXVIII — B—Combining Districts.
- Article XXIX — Design Review.
- Article XXX — Sign Regulations.
- Article XXXI — Parking Regulations.
- Article XXXII — General Use and Bulk Exceptions; Building Lines.
- Article XXXIII — Administrative and Public Hearing Procedures.
- Article XXXIV — Coastal Permit Regulations.
- Article XXXV — Nonconforming Uses.
- Article XXXVI — Amendments.
- Article XXXVII — Development Fees.
- Article XXXVIII — Site Development and Erosion Control Standards.
- Article XXXIX — Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Acts.
- Article XL — Local Area Development Guidelines.
- Article XLI — Local Guidelines (LG) Combining Zone.
- Chapter 26D — HERITAGE OR LANDMARK TREES
▸Chapter 28 — EMERGENCY AND PRE-HOSPITAL MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
▸Article III — Communications and Dispatch.
▸Article IV — Funding.
▸Article V — Medical and EMS Systems Control.
- Chapter 29 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
▸Article II — General Applicability.
▸Article IV — Inspections and Enforcement.
▸Article V — Recovery Action or Regulatory Action.
▸Chapter 30 — AGRICULTURE
Overview- Sec. 30-1. - Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 30-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-3. - Device registration.
- Sec. 30-4. - Application for registration.
- Sec. 30-5. - Term of registration.
- Sec. 30-6. - Fees.
- Sec. 30-7. - Late registration fees.
- Sec. 30-8. - Transfer of registration.
- Sec. 30-10. - Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 30-11. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-12. - Registration requirements.
- Sec. 30-13. - Duration—Prohibition on transfer of registration.
- Sec. 30-14. - Annual registration fee.
- Sec. 30-15. - Registration fee, penalty fee, payment and use.
- Sec. 30-16. - Late registration fees.
▸Division C — Penalties for Violations of Registration Provisions.
▸Article II — Right to Farm.
Overview- Sec. 30-20. - Short title.
- Sec. 30-21. - Findings.
- Sec. 30-22. - Relationship to other laws.
- Sec. 30-23. - Schedule of fees and charges.
- Sec. 30-24. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-25. - Nuisance—Agricultural operation.
- Sec. 30-26. - Disclosure of article to current owners.
- Sec. 30-27. - Disclosure of article in development approvals.
- Sec. 30-28. - Disclosure of article to buyers of real property.
- Sec. 30-29. - Noncompliance with article.
▸Article III — Permanent Agricultural Employee Housing.
▸Article IV — Control of Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer.
▸Article V — Disclosure of Vineyard and Orchard Site Development Regulations.
- Chapter 30A — TRANSGENIC CONTAMINATION PREVENTION ORDINANCE
▸Chapter 31 — ON-SHORE FACILITIES SUPPORTING OFF-SHORE OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 32 — ORDINANCE REGULATING SMOKING AND SECONDHAND SMOKE
▸Article 1 — Administrative.
▸Article 4 — Multi-Unit Residences
Overview- Sec. 32-15. - Findings and purpose.
- Sec. 32-16. - Definitions.
- Sec. 32-17. - Smoking prohibited in common areas except designated smoking areas.
- Sec. 32-18. - Smoking prohibited in new and existing units of multi-unit residences.
- Sec. 32-19. - Additional smoking-related prohibitions.
- Sec. 32-20. - Required Signage.
- Sec. 32-21. - Penalties and Enforcement.
- Sec. 32-22. - Public education.
- Sec. 32-23. - Other applicable laws.
- Chapter 32A — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
▸Chapter 33 — SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Overview- Sec. 33-1. - Authority.
- Sec. 33-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 33-3. - Area established—Description.
- Sec. 33-4. - Authorized uses.
- Sec. 33-5. - Imposition and collection of assessments.
- Sec. 33-6. - Collecting entities—Administrative fee—Registration.
- Sec. 33-7. - Special fund.
- Sec. 33-8. - Deficiencies—Penalties.
- Sec. 33-9. - Determination of assessment upon nonpayment.
- Sec. 33-10. - Appeals.
- Sec. 33-11. - Assessments due deemed debt to county—Actions to collect.
- Sec. 33-12. - Refunds.
- Sec. 33-13. - Violations.
- Sec. 33-14. - Records.
- Sec. 33-15. - Advisory board.
- Sec. 33-16. - Administration—Sonoma County tourism bureau.
- Sec. 33-17. - Modification or disestablishment of the area.
▸Chapter 34 — COUNTY ORGANIZED HEALTH SYSTEM
▸Chapter 35 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX ORDINANCE
Overview- Sec. 35-1. - Title.
- Sec. 35-2. - General tax.
- Sec. 35-3. - Purpose of the ordinance.
- Sec. 35-4. - Definitions.
- Sec. 35-5. - Tax imposed.
- Sec. 35-6. - Reporting and remittance of tax.
- Sec. 35-7. - Registration.
- Sec. 35-8. - Payments and communications—Timely remittance.
- Sec. 35-9. - Payment—When taxes deemed delinquent.
- Sec. 35-10. - Notice not required by county.
- Sec. 35-11. - Penalties and interest.
- Sec. 35-12. - Waiver of penalties and interest.
- Sec. 35-13. - Refunds and credits.
- Sec. 35-14. - Refunds and procedures.
- Sec. 35-15. - Exemptions from the tax.
- Sec. 35-16. - Administration of the tax.
- Sec. 35-17. - Enforcement—Action to collect.
- Sec. 35-18. - Apportionment.
- Sec. 35-19. - Constitutionality and legality.
- Sec. 35-20. - Audit and examination of records and equipment.
- Sec. 35-21. - Other licenses, permits, taxes, fees, or charges.
- Sec. 35-22. - Change of ownership.
- Sec. 35-23. - Payment of tax does not authorize unlawful business.
- Sec. 35-24. - Deficiency determinations.
- Sec. 35-25. - Failure to report—Nonpayment, fraud.
- Sec. 35-26. - Notice of tax assessment—Notice requirements.
- Sec. 35-27. - Tax assessment—Review, application, and determination.
- Sec. 35-28. - Appeal from treasurer-tax collector determination—Filing.
- Sec. 35-29. - Appeal hearing—Notice.
- Sec. 35-30. - Appeal hearing—Appointment of hearing officer.
- Sec. 35-31. - Appeal hearing—Conduct.
- Sec. 35-32. - Appeal hearing—Final determination.
- Sec. 35-33. - Conviction for chapter violation—Taxes not waived.
- Sec. 35-34. - Violation deemed misdemeanor.
- Chapter 36 — NEW VINEYARD AND ORCHARD DEVELOPMENT, VINEYARD AND ORCHARD REPLANTING, AND AGRICU…
▸Article 04 — New Vineyard and Orchard Development Permits.
▸Article 06 — Vineyard and Orchard Replanting Permits.
▸Article 08 — Low-Impact Vineyard Replanting Registration.
▸Article 10 — Agricultural Grading Permits.
▸Article 12 — Agricultural Drainage Permits.
▸Article 14 — Permit and Registration Application Filing and Processing.
▸Article 16 — Permit and Registration Review Procedures.
▸Article 18 — Permit and Registration Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions.
▸Article 22 — Prohibited Activities.
▸Article 24 — Appeals and Direct Review.
▸Article 26 — Public Hearings.
▸Article 28 — Enforcement.
▸Article 30 — Glossary.
▸Chapter 37 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP ORDINANCE
Overview- Sec. 37-1. - Title.
- Sec. 37-2. - Purpose.
- Sec. 37-3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 37-4. - Administration and review.
- Sec. 37-5. - Applicability.
- Sec. 37-6. - Best management practices.
- Sec. 37-7. - Registration requirements.
- Sec. 37-8. - Cultivation requirements.
- Sec. 37-9. - Removal or destruction of industrial hemp prior to harvest.
- Sec. 37-10. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 37-11. - Nuisance.
- Sec. 37-12. - Fees.
▸Chapter 40 — SONOMA COMPLEX FIRE DISASTER RECOVERY
▸Article II — Glossary.
▸Article III — Residential Use of Recreational Vehicles and Manufactured Homes.
▸Article IV — Additional Housing and Recovery Provisions.
Overview- Sec. 40-40. - Suspension of occupancy limits on seasonal farmworker housing.
- Sec. 40-41. - Rental of existing guest houses, pool houses and residential accessory structures.
- Sec. 40-42. - Rental of existing promotional or marketing accommodations, farmstays, bed and b…
- Sec. 40-43. - Fee waivers for accessory dwelling units.
- Sec. 40-44. - Safe parking.
- Sec. 40-45. - Reserved.
- Sec. 40-46. - Legal nonconforming uses and structures.
▸Article V — Reconstruction and Repair of Fire-Damaged Structures.
- Chapter 40A — KINCADE FIRE DISASTER RECOVERY
- Article III — Temporary Emergency Housing.
- Article V — Reconstruction and Repair of Fire-Damaged Structures.
- Chapter 40B — COVID-19 RECOVERY
- Article III — Extension of Certain Expiration Dates.
- Article III — Temporary Emergency Housing.
- Article V — Reconstruction and Repair of Fires-Damaged Structures.
- Chapter 40D — GLASS INCIDENT DISASTER RECOVERY
- Article III — Temporary Emergency Housing.
- Article V — Reconstruction and Repair of Fires-Damaged Structures.