The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have voted to adopt both of the updated comprehensive tree ordinances.
Tree Protection Ordinance (TPO) and the Oak Woodland Ordinance (OAK), adopted on April 16, which will amend the Zoning and Subdivision Codes. The TPO has a second reading before the board prior to final adoption. The OAK will go into affect thirty days after adoption.
Details can be found at Permit Sonoma and the history of these changes.
If you have an undeveloped property that now falls into the Oak Woodland Combining District, part of the OAK ordinance, then you may have to consider how this will affect your design plans.
We can assist you in this process. Knowing what you can and can’t do will eliminate some frustration and valuable time, not to mention unnecessary budget costs. There is a solution to get your vision into reality.
Remember, these changes will help tree preservation and protect the beauty and uniqueness of our county. Future generations will be able to enjoy and benefit from the resiliency of our efforts today.
