Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to four years of age, people 65 years of age and older, people who are overweight, and people who are ill or on certain medications.
The City of Petaluma has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program as a condition of receiving funds from the US Department of Transportation. This program sets forth policies and procedures aimed at removing barriers for and preventing discrimination of women- and minority-owned businesses bidding on DOT-funded projects within the City of Petaluma. Learn more about the … Continued
In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a “small business,” establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged within the meaning of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and prove they control their business. Groups presumed to be disadvantaged include: Women Black Americans Hispanic Americans Native Americans … Continued
No, Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR) is not required for new ADUs and JADUs. However, specific criteria need to be met if the subject property is in a historic district. See IZO § 7.030 (O.) for complete design requirements for ADUs on designated landmark sites or within a designated historic district.
All ADUs less than 750 square feet, are exempt from development impact fees. All other ADUs must pay a fee, which as required by the new state legislation, must be based on the unit’s size relationship to its primary residence. More information about development impact fees is available on the City’s Planning Applications and Handouts … Continued
All ADUs require a separate address, whereas JADUs are not required to obtain a separate address. New addresses are created via an Address Assignment from the Planning Division. Address Assignments applications are accepted online here, and must be completed prior to building permit issuance. JADU applicants must file an Address Assignment application if a separate address … Continued
New parking is not required for Accessory Dwelling Units in Petaluma.
The City of Petaluma has recently transitioned to an all-digital Online Permit Hub. You will need to register for an account and upload all application materials to this online portal. To apply online, please visit the following link to the City’s Online Permit Hub: https://petalumaca-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home
A Junior ADU or JADU is unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within the walls of a single-family residence and may be constructed within an attached garage. A JADU is required to have an efficiency kitchen which complies with any applicable requirements of the Building Code, and includes a cooking … Continued
A partir del 18 de enero de 2022, se prohíbe el uso de agua potable para lavar aceras, entradas de vehículos, edificios, estructuras, patios u otras áreas de superficie dura, excepto cuando se trate de saneamiento.
