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Planning & Economic Development
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Planning & Economic Development provides a wide range of development services to the community, developing long range plans for the growth of Santa Rosa and reviewing development proposals for consistency with those plans.
The Building Division reviews building permit applications for compliance with State and local building codes (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy efficiency) and provides inspection services for all building related construction.
Economic Development
The Economic Development Division provides assistance with business needs such as starting or expanding a business, finding a site, or connecting with other City services; and administers a tourism marketing campaign called "Santa Rosa: Out There. In the Middle of Everything."
Engineering Development Services
The Engineering Development Division reviews development proposals to ensure that streets and utilities are designed to meet all applicable design standards, codes and regulations. The division also inspects the construction of approved public improvement plans and oversees subdivision grading and all construction within the existing and future public right-of-way.
Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for both current and long range planning. The Development Review team provides information on land use, zoning and site development standards and processes applications for land use permits and land divisions. The Advance Planning team performs a variety of long range planning activities, including development and administration of the City’s General Plan.
The City’s Public Art program strives to enrich civic life, give voice to Santa Rosa’s unique creative spirit and galvanize the city’s reputation as an arts destination.
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Caltrans/FHWA Approves $4.75M in Roadway Recovery Funding
The roadway recovery funding will help restore portions of the City’s pavement network damaged following the 2017 Wildfire. Read on... -
Property Acquisition Complete for Santa Rosa's New Fire Station 5
Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Recovery project reached a major milestone with completion of the 2.11-acre land acquisition Read on... -
Virtual Studio Launched for City’s General Plan Update Alternatives
The City of Santa Rosa has launched a virtual studio to give community members the opportunity to review, provide feedback, and learn more about the alternatives workbook, as part of the city’s general plan update, all from the comfort of their own homes. Read on... -
Santa Rosa Requesting Public Feedback on the State of Local Housing
The survey is available in English and Spanish; March 10 meeting planned to discuss state requirements for city’s housing element Read on... -
Santa Rosa City Council Approves Short-Term Rental Urgency Ordinance
The Urgency Ordinance takes effect immediately and provides a regulatory framework for short-term rental operations within the city limits to preserve public peace, welfare, health and safety and address community compatibility. Read on... -
Restoring City Amenities & Repairing Public Infrastructure
The 2017 wildfires caused over $70 million in damage to critical water and transportation infrastructure, facilities, parks and open spaces, and more. Over the last four years, the City continues to repair and recover critical infrastructure. Read on... -
Permit Sonoma Releases Draft Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan For Public Comment
Permit Sonoma, in partnership with local jurisdictions throughout Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, released a draft Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for public comment. -
City Installs Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems
FEMA -Grant funded project will retrofit 170 signalized intersections with battery backup systems to improve traffic flow during power outages Read on... -
$33.9M in Federal Funding Allocated to City for Rebuilding & Resiliency
Funds will support unmet needs for rebuilding City infrastructure damaged during the 2017 wildfires AND for infrastructure improvements to protect the community from future disasters Read on... -
City Launches Santa Rosa Forward, Seeks Input for General Plan Update
Plan update will include an emphasis on health and equity thanks to grant boost from Kaiser Permanente Read on... -
$38M in Disaster Relief Funds Approved to Build Affordable Homes
The Santa Rosa Housing Authority has approved the use of $38.3 million in federal disaster relief funds for the construction of new affordable housing in Santa Rosa. Read on... -
City Approves Artist for Permanent Installation in Courthouse Square
Blessing Hancock’s sculpture “Unum” Selected Read on... -
City Expands Areas Mobile Food Trucks Can Operate Starting January 1
The City ordinance greatly expands where and how mobile food vendors can operate on private property in the City, including areas zoned for commercial, mixed-use, shopping centers, car lots, and industrial areas, and more. Read on... -
Accessory Dwelling Units
The City of Santa Rosa is preparing an amendment to the Zoning Code to facilitate the construction of accessory dwelling units on single-family residential parcels in compliance with new state law. -
Permit Santa Rosa
The City of Santa Rosa recently launched Permit Santa Rosa, on which you can review permit activity on an interactive map, apply for permits, schedule inspections, and explore our data portal.
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Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular Waterways Advisory Committee meeting occurring on the fourth Thursday of each month. -
Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board Meeting
Regular Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA) meeting that meets the 4th Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, November -
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
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- Jun 1
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Cultural Heritage Board
Regular Cultural Heritage Board meeting that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Email Updates
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Physical Address
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Room 3
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-543-3200
--Counter Hours--
M / T / Th: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (No new permit applications are accepted after 3:30 p.m.)
W: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (No new permit applications are accepted after 3:30 p.m.)
F: 8 a.m. to noon (No new permit applications are accepted after 11 a.m.)
Counter Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(No new permits are accepted after 3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(No new permits are accepted after 3:30 p.m.)
Friday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (No new permits are accepted after 11 a.m.)
Phone Hours
Building
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Planning
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Automated Building Inspection Requests
Phone: (707) 543-3006