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Rules Regarding Rent Increases

The City’s Ordinance does not address rental increases. However, the California Tenant Protection Act (TPA) does limit rent increases. Under the TPA, annual rent increases are limited to 5% plus a cost of living adjustment or 10%, whichever is less. This CA guide for tenants and landlords includes all state rules describing these limits. The … Continued

Special Rights Afforded to Tenants

The City of Petaluma’s tenant protection ordinance authorizes tenants to bring civil actions to determine the applicability of the Ordinance to their tenancy. If the tenants prevail in a wrongful eviction action, they may recover their attorneys’ fees from the owner.

What Steps Are Required to Terminate a Tenancy?

Provide Tenants with a Notice of Termination: ENGLISH  |  ESPAÑOL Landlord must provide this notice to the tenant(s) in the language used to negotiate the lease.    The Notice of Termination must be provided to the tenant(s) in advance of the proposed move out date.  The timing of the notice is in accordance with the Civil … Continued

Notice of Tenant Rights and When Is It Required?

NOTICE OF TENANT RIGHTS – ENGLISH  |  ESPAÑOL Landlords must notify their tenants about their rights when: Entering, or changing, a lease Raising the rent Before and after the sale or acquisition of a unit If the City updates applicable laws – Subscribe Here to be notified.

DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO00026A”

Project Name: DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO00026A”  Address: 5341 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma [Map It] APN:  047-360-025 City Record Number: PLUP-2022-0005 & PLSR-2022-0011 Applicant Name: Allison Holleman, for the CBR Group, Inc Date of Decision: On or after November 21, 2022 Project Description: Proposed installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on the roof of … Continued

In Construction Concept

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Inactive

Action by applicant needed; more than six months passed since request for action made by staff. Safeway Fuel Center (Expired) Vartnaw Landing 849 Keokuk Street AT&T Telecommunications Facility (Withdrawn) The Barn – 5400 Old Redwood Hwy East Washington Commons Decristo Multi-Family Project (109 Ellis Street) East Washington Place SPAR/ZTA Home Depot – 261 N. McDowell

Will the City replace Red Teepee with another public artwork?

At this time, there are no plans to create or replace a new sculpture or any other kind of artwork at Lucchesi park. However, the Parks and Recreation department, Planning division, Recreation, Music, & Parks Commission, and the Petaluma Public Art Committee work closely to collaborate on projects and will continue to consider Lucchesi park … Continued

Did Red Teepee have to be removed?

The artwork was surveyed by several art professionals and conservation experts regarding its condition. Red Teepee did not have an adequate foundation created for long-term display and required a new foundation and footing be created in order to safely secure the artwork. The City considered these factors before making the decision to remove Red Teepee. The … Continued

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