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Posted on: May 23, 2023

AMBayArea / BACC SCHOLARSHIPS ($500): Manufacturing Skilled Trades Students

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AMBayArea is offering four $500 scholarships to students taking community college classes towards a career in the manufacturing skilled trades. Eligibility details are below.

The Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea) is a regional trade association of companies and organizations committed to helping manufacturers in the region succeed and grow. We recognize that skilled tradespeople are an important part of the suc...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on Public Financing Authority.

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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.

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...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: May 15, 2023

City Asks the Public to Journey to the Future on May 21

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Monthlong youth engagement will culminate in public participation with an interactive sculpture in Courthouse Square

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Kimzin Creative, is asking people of all ages to “Journey to the Future” on May 21 at Courthouse Square, culminating a month-long engagement effort to bring are...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: April 8, 2023

2023 Merit Awards

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Nominations are now being accepted for Santa Rosa businesses, individuals and organizations that deserve recognition for their volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa.

Nominations will be reviewed by the Merit ...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Applications Open for Small Business Façade and Parklet Improvements

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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.

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. Applications are availa...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: November 17, 2022

City to Launch Housing Data and Development Tools; Needs Public Input for Initial Build

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The Planning division is asking for public feedback on areas of focus to help build the platforms

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa is launching House Santa Rosa, a grant-funded project meant to create online tools and real-time information for housing development throughout the City. With this effort, the City is requesting public...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: October 31, 2022

City Commences Installation of “Unum” in Courthouse Square

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Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is pleased to announce the long anticipated, upcoming installation of “Unum” by Blessing Hancock in Courthouse Square. The project breaks ground on Oct. 31, 2022, and is scheduled to be comple...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: October 27, 2022

City Receives Award of Excellence for Downtown Station Area Specific Plan

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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

The City of Santa Rosa and Dyett and Bhatia received awards from the American Planning Association, California Chapter (APA CA), this month for the City’s update to the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. The team won in category of Comprehensi...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: October 10, 2022

City Seeks the Community’s Input on Preferred Alternative for Santa Rosa’s Future

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City Council and the Planning Commission will review the draft plan and public feedback at the Oct. 25 meeting.

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The City of Santa Rosa has unveiled its preferred alternative for the general plan update and is moving forward with asking the public for feedback on a new survey and at two open houses this month. This effort marks the start of the ...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: August 18, 2022

Santa Rosa Minimum Wage Increasing to $17.06 on January 1, 2023

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The hourly minimum wage applies to all employees working within city limits.

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the hourly minimum wage in Santa Rosa will increase to $17.06 for all employees working within city limits. The increase represents the third of its kind following City Council approval of a local minimum wage ordinance in 2019.

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: August 25, 2022

City of Santa Rosa Launches Housing and Downtown Development Trackers

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The tracking tools address community questions about how the city is meeting its housing needs.

The City of Santa Rosa has launched two new tools designed to inform the public about the state of development around the city—one focused on Downtown, the other on the city’s progress towards housing for all. In addition, the city has refreshed its longs...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: August 10, 2022

City Council Approves Amendment and Fee Adoption for Short-Term Rentals

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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.

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Posted on: December 16, 2020

City Expands Areas Mobile Food Trucks Can Operate Starting January 1

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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.

Starting January 1, 2021, the City of Santa Rosa will allow for mobile food vendors to operate, with a minor conditional use permit, in more locations around the City. This expansion will permit mobile food vendors (taco trucks, chuck wagons, lunch carts,...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: December 28, 2016

Accessory Dwelling Units

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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.

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.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an attached or detache...

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Planning & Economic Development
Posted on: December 28, 2016

Permit Santa Rosa

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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.

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.In an effort to increase transparency and access, and improve c...

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