scoping has closed: Thanks to all who submitted comments!
On Aug. 29, Permit Sonoma issued the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the SDC redevelopment project. The 30-day Public Scoping Period closed on September 29.
A huge THANK YOU to individuals, nonprofits, and agencies for submitting your comments.
WHAT'S NEXT? Please check back here soon for details on how you can stay involved.
In the meantime, please read the Provide, Protect, Preserve Alternative recently submitted to Permit Sonoma by SCALE and SV Next 100.
The Provide, Protect, Preserve Alternative was developed by a small working group of representatives from Sonoma Community Advocates for a Liveable Environment (SCALE) and Sonoma Valley Next 100 in response to public health and safety concerns, environmental site constraints, non-compliance with CEQA (as identified by the Sonoma County Superior Court in the SCALE decision), and broad community input. It represents a balanced and environmentally superior approach to redevelopment of the site.
To read the Provide, Protect, Preserve Alternative, click on the button below. CLICK HERE to read the SCALE SDC EIR scoping comments letter.
Permit Sonoma is currently preparing a revised Draft EIR to address the proposed development project and associated Specific Plan. The first step, “scoping” took place in September. Scoping is the process in which issues that need to be evaluated in the EIR are identified.
The county must now analyze each environmental issue area, develop and assess a reasonable range of alternatives, and identify mitigation measures for any impacts that are significant. The public Draft EIR is expected to be completed in early 2026 and will be subject to public review for a minimum of 45 days.
Stay tuned.....