July 2023 Newsletter

  1. Identify a CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER such as WC Lodging
  2. Register for a Permits Online Acct
  3. Permit Application Forms*
  4. Once permit is approved submit TOT application to Planning Applications
  5. License Application Forms*

*Upload as ONE PDF to PlanningApplications@sonoma.county.org Filing Fee (1166,1162,1163,1164) **N/A if operations precede 6/12/23

6/16/23: Click here to read Email update from PRMD ORDINANCE NO 6427

  • Licensee MUST be a property owner or a trustee if held in a trust.
  • Applicants MUST be individuals.**
  • Each property owner must consent to the application
  • Property owner may only have ownership interest in one ACTIVE vacation license at a time**
  • Licenses must be renewed annually
  • Licenses will not be renewed/issued if an open code violation is associated with the vacation rental address
  • Revised nighttime quiet hours: 9PM to 7AM. Outdoor amplified sound prohibited at all times.
  • The property owner must submit a lighting plan that conforms to the new lighting requirements and restrictions
  • On-street parking must conform to CA Vehicle Code
  • A vacation rental may only be rented to 1 tenant group at 1 time
  • A license will NOT be issued or renewed if a Junior Accessory Dwelling unit is present at anytime
  • Pets must be secured on the property at all times
  • Recycling and trash bins must not be stored within public view
  • Outdoor burning & fireworks prohibited. Defensible space a must
  • TOT Compliance and reporting and online host disclosures requ.
  • If locked gate is present a “knox box” or code must be given registered with 1st responders
  • Evacuation zone, route, checklist, NOAA radio and operational telephone landline or VoIP phone must be provided to guest
  • POSTING: The VR license, license standards and permit must be posted inside the VR near the front door; must be included in all rental agreements and in all advertisements.

LICENSE REQUIRED BY 6/15/24 HOWEVER NO ACTION NEEDED AT THISTIME– PRMD WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN TO APPLY

EXISTING CLIENTS: Please compile your License application forms ASAP and send to me for review, consolidation & easy submittal