To help direct you to the most helpful resources in Sonoma County, visit one or more of the following links:

• Introduction and Complete Table of Contents
• Land Use and Development
• Land Use Involving Waterways and Wetlands
• Development and Utility Certificates
• Water Quality and Water Resources
• Construction Storm Water Filings and Permits
• Industrial Storm Water Filings and Permits
• Business and Tax Reporting Requirements
• Home Business
• Employer Labor and Safety Documentation
• Agency Resource Directory

Some of the challenges involved in starting a new business, buying an existing business, or relocating your business are finding the right resources and agencies to help you determine what regulations affect your business. By contacting the proper agency and, if required, filing the proper forms and paying any fees, you, your business, and your employees can be in compliance with local, county, state, and federal filing requirements, permits, and procedures. Regulations, permits, licensing requirements, taxes and fees change frequently. This regulation guide is a work-in-progress and some of the information may become outdated or inaccurate soon after it is posted to this site. Although useful as a general educational guide to what laws and regulations may affect your business, it is up to you to investigate and determine whether the operation of your business is in compliance. We recommend that you contact the proper agencies directly to ensure your business meets the operating requirements for your particular location.

This information was developed by the Sonoma County Business Regulatory Roundtable, with the assistance of the Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department, the Santa Rosa Department of Community Development, and the Building Industry Association. The Economic Development Board developed this guide in November 2000. If some prime resources have been overlooked, it is not intentional, and we welcome your comments and suggestions for further updating and refining of this guide. Please e-mail to: bizregs@sonoma-county.org.

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