Is there a difference in the parking restrictions for recreational vehicles (RVs), or storage of other vehicles, in the City versus in the County?
Santa Rosa City Code prohibits vehicle parking on streets or alleys for more than 72 consecutive hours. The Code also prohibits extended parking or storage (a period of 72 consecutive hours or more) of any mobile, home, trailer, airplane, boat, other motor vehicle, or parts of any of those vehicles within a required front, side or rear setback of a property. The setbacks vary by zoning district, but for single-family residential the front setback is 15 feet, side setback is 5 feet, and rear setback is 20 feet. However, these requirements do not apply to a fully operational vehicle parked in a driveway that is used on a regular day-to-day basis.

The County of Sonoma Municipal Code includes the same 72 hour enforcement for on-street parking of vehicles. However, the County does not regulate parking of vehicles within required setbacks on private property.

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1. Will my property be reassessed?
2. Will the cost of my home insurance change?
3. How will annexation affect my property value?
4. Will my address or zip code change?
5. Can I repair my car at my home?
6. Is there a difference in the parking restrictions for recreational vehicles (RVs), or storage of other vehicles, in the City versus in the County?
7. Are there restrictions to parking business vehicles on private property (example: a homeowner parking his/her work truck in the driveway of their home)?
8. Can I keep farm animals?
9. Will there be City inspections of existing buildings upon annexation?
10. Where are second dwelling units allowed and what are the permit requirements? Are there limits on who can occupy second units?
11. What is the cost of permits for new construction in the City versus in the County (example: 400-square-foot addition to an existing single-family residence)?
12. Can nonconforming uses continue upon annexation?
13. Will areas that do not currently have sidewalks be required to put them in upon annexation? Who pays for new sidewalks?
14. Are there permits or oversight required to maintain trees on private property?