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What kind of insurance do I need to rent space at the Fairgrounds?

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Description Block Name and Event Date Certificate Holder City of Petaluma Office of the City Clerk c/o 320 N. McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954 Additional Insured The City of Petaluma, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers are listed as additional insured. Liability Amounts Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 (in an occurrence policy) Damage to … Continued

What Fairgrounds facilities can I rent?

Whether you are looking to host a personal event or a business function, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center offers a variety of spaces to fit your needs, you can even rent the whole fairgrounds! The Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is nestled on 60+ beautifully landscaped acres in the City of Petaluma. With several … Continued

How much do Fairgrounds deposits cost and when do I need to pay them?

Deposits are due at time of reservation. The deposit will be refunded in its entirety within 4-6 weeks after the event, so long as there is no property damage and/or additional cleaning required. *The deposit is subject to change based on size, history of event, event type, and/or hours*   RENTAL CATEGORIES NON-PROFIT: For events … Continued

How do I rent space at the Fairgrounds?

Read through the Fairgrounds Rental Packet, and fill out/initial the ”Petaluma Fairground Application” on pages 9-21. Then, contact us to learn more and share your vision with a staff member: Email: [email protected] Call: 707-778-4380

How do I provide feedback?

The draft Objective Design Standards will be published in mid-September 2023, and information about how to provide feedback will be provided with the published document.  

What is the proposed schedule?

City staff are preparing for two Planning Commission study sessions in October 2023. A public hearing before the Planning Commission is planned for November 2023. After conducting a public hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council to either adopt the Objective Design Standards or direct staff to make modifications before … Continued

How were the proposed Objective Design Standards developed?

City staff reviewed existing objective and subjective standards in the General Plan, Smart Code, Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Petaluma River Enhancement Plan, and Landscaping and Parking Guidelines for Site Plan and Architecture Review. We also reviewed objective design standards for different cities in the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Alameda, Milpitas, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa, … Continued

What if a project does not comply with Objective Design Standards?

If a qualifying project is reviewed under objective standards, it must comply with ALL objective standards, including the Objective Design Standards, unless the project is eligible to request a waiver of certain standards*. If a project applicant does not wish to comply with the Objective Design Standards, they may apply for Site Plan and Architectural … Continued

Why not create standards for all housing projects?

The City is in the process of updating the General Plan which provides the overarching policy direction for future development in the City of Petaluma. The General Plan update is a lengthy process that involves technical experts, extensive community engagement, and environmental review.  When complete, the General Plan is implemented through updates to the Implementing … Continued

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