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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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AMBayArea / BACC SCHOLARSHIPS ($500): Manufacturing Skilled Trades Students
AMBayArea is offering four $500 scholarships to students taking community college classes towards a career in the manufacturing skilled trades. Eligibility details are below. Read on... -
City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on Public Financing Authority.
The Public Financing Authority (PFA) authorizes, develops, and implements the Infrastructure Financing Plan, which is the investment plan of an Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD). In essence, the PFA oversees EIFD finances and activities. Read on... -
2023 Merit Awards
The City is seeking nominations for its 2023 Merit Awards recognizing those volunteers who make Santa Rosa a better place to live. Read on... -
Applications Open for Small Business Façade and Parklet Improvements
Applications are now open for the City of Santa Rosa’s Small Business Support Program focused on façade improvement, placemaking, and parklet build-out grants in qualifying commercial districts within the city. Read on... -
Contract Awarded for Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Relocation Project
The contract award includes the $15.2 million Design-Build contract, a 20% contract contingency, and the appropriation of the CDBG-MIT federal grant funding. Read on... -
Pre-Construction Site Preparations for the Future Site of Fire Station 5
Although construction is not anticipated to begin until summer 2023, preparing the site by removing the trees now helps avoid the bird and bat nesting seasons. Read on... -
City to Launch Housing Data and Development Tools; Needs Public Input for Initial Build
The Planning division is asking for public feedback on areas of focus to help build the platforms Read on... -
City Commences Installation of “Unum” in Courthouse Square
The project breaks ground on Oct. 31 and is scheduled to be completed by early December. Read on... -
City Launches 'Envision Hopper' Community Engagement Campaign
Join us on Nov. 9 for the first community meeting to provide input on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Recovery and Improvements project. Read on... -
City Receives Award of Excellence for Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Planning and Economic Development staff were on-hand to receive the Award of Excellence for Comprehensive Plan (Large Jurisdiction) and the APA CA 2022 Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff Award Read on... -
Hopper Avenue Corridor Recovery Improvements Project
Join us for a Community Meeting on Nov. 9 at 5:30 pm as we envision roadway improvements for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Recovery. Read on... -
City Seeks the Community’s Input on Preferred Alternative for Santa Rosa’s Future
City Council and the Planning Commission will review the draft plan and public feedback at the Oct. 25 meeting. Read on... -
Recovery Status for Six Fire Damaged Parks in Fountaingrove
Recovery work that began in May 2022 on the Six Fire Damaged Parks is nearing completion, including installation of the play structures at Fir Ridge Park. Read on... -
Recovery Work Begins on the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project
After extensive delays, we are pleased to announce that recovery work for the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping project in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove areas is underway Read on... -
Fire-Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project Recovery Update
This recovery project will remove and replace portions of roadway landscaping, including irrigation infrastructure damaged in Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas. Read on... -
Recovery Update for Six Fire-Damaged Parks in the Fountaingrove Area
Debris removal and restoration for all six fire-damaged parks and open space parcels in the Fountaingrove area began in May and due to the tight schedule, work is occurring concurrently at all six locations. Read on... -
City of Santa Rosa Launches Housing and Downtown Development Trackers
The tracking tools address community questions about how the city is meeting its housing needs. Read on... -
City Council Approves Amendment and Fee Adoption for Short-Term Rentals
The maximum number of non-hosted short-term rentals permitted in the city is now capped at 198 citywide. Hosted rentals have no cap amount. Additional Info... -
Recovery Process to Start on Two Remaining Fire Damaged Park Projects
The parks recovery process involves restoring six parks and open space parcels in the Fountaingrove area and removing fire damaged roadway landscaping and replacing the irrigation system damaged in the Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas. Read on... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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Cultural Heritage Board - CANCELLED
Regular Cultural Heritage Board meeting that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
- Jun 8
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Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
- Jun 14
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Climate Action Subcommittee
Regular Climate Action Subcommittee Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
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Zoning Administrator
Regular Zoning Administrator meeting that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. -
Design Review Board
The regular Design Review Board meeting that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday 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