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How do I get rid of unused medications or other medicines? Can I flush them down the toilet or put them in the trash?

For the health and safety of people and the planet,  medications/medicines should not be flushed down the toilet, poured down the sink, or thrown away in the trash. This is true for pills and liquids, whether prescribed or over-the-counter. Sonoma County has a Safe Medicine Disposal program featuring free drop off or mail back options....

How do I report illegal dumping down a storm drain?

Contact the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility at (707) 776-3777 if you see or hear about anyone dumping anything into a storm drain. This might include include liquids left over from a restaurant or food/beverage manufacturing facility; dirty water from a construction site; holding tanks from campers or other recreation vehicles; motor oil; and household...

How do I get rid of the dirty water that’s generated as part of  a construction or remediation project? Can I send it down the storm drain or hose it into the street

Water from a construction or remediation project should never be sent down a storm drain or flushed into the street or gutter. Doing so pollutes our waterways, kills plants and animals, and sets you up for a hefty fine. Instead, you’ll need to capture the water and discharge it properly into the into the City’s...

Home Sprinkler Requirements

Special Event Permit

What animals can be kept as pets?

Rules about which animals and pets can be found in Title 9, Section 9.08, of the City’s municipal code. https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Petaluma/. Please contact North Bay Animal Services, the City’s animal control provider, if you have questions or concerns about animals with the City limits.

How do I get a copy of the City Budget and other finance documents?

You can access the current year City budget, annual reports, and other documents from the City's Finance Department web page. If you cannot find the Finance document you need, please contact the Finance Department at  [email protected].

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Zoning

Welcome to Petaluma, Calif.

What is a solicitors/peddlers permit?

A solicitors/peddlers permit is required for people who move from location to location in the city, selling their services or goods. This permit is issued by the Code Enforcement team and requires a background check and proof of other applicable City licenses and permits.  For information on how to apply for a permit click here. ...

How do I get a Copy of a Police Report?

You must request a police report in writing online or with the report request form (submitted to the Police Department in person at the Police Department or by mail to Police Department, Attn: Records, 969 Petaluma Blvd. North Petaluma, CA 94952). Traffic collision reports may be requested online. Reports may not be available if you...

What are the Petaluma city limits where Petaluma Police will respond?

You can the City of Petaluma's jurisdiction and Police Department beats on the City's online map.

How long does it take for an officer to meet me when I come to the police station?

When you arrive at the Police Department, there may be a wait to speak with an officer. This is primarily because our officers are throughout the City responding to other calls for service and must be dispatched back to the station. Please make yourself comfortable in the lobby; the front counter staff can assist you...

Where can I get Live Scan fingerprinted?

Go to the State Department of Justice website for a list of fingerprint providers in Sonoma County.

Do I always need to call the police when I’m involved in a crash?

If you are unsure if you should contact the police after a traffic collision, call (707) 778-4372 and the call taker will ask several questions to determine whether a police response is needed.

How do I submit an Online Police Report?

Some people find it more convenient to submit a police report online rather than in person or over the phone. A main advantage is that online reporting allows you to print the report once the form is complete, which saves you from having to request (and pay for) a copy of the report . Find...

Is it legal for people to go through trash cans or recycling bins?

Unauthorized scavaging -- or going through somebody else’s trash cans or recycling bins -- is prohibited by the City’s municipal code (Section 8.16.340). If unauthorized scavaging becomes a problem in your neighborhood or business district, please contact the Code Enforcement officer for advice.

Does the City of Petaluma have quiet hours?

The City has a noise ordinance as part of its zoning code. As a general rule, the City prohibits excessive noise on weekdays from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and on weekends/holidays from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.  For specific details and exceptions, see Chapter 21, Performance Standards, of the City’s Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZ0).

What are the City rules about abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles on private and/or public property?

Please call (707) 778-4372 to report an abandoned vehicle. Be prepared to provide the color, make/model along with the license plate number. If the vehicle has an out-of-state plate, please include that information. With some exceptions, the City does not allow abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles (or their parts) to be stored or to accumulate...

What are the hours and location of the City Finance Department?

The City Finance Department is open for in person assistance, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Phone hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Department is located at City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. You can also contact the Department by email ([email protected]) or by...

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