452 First Street East (APN 018-790-001), Use Permit (UA-26-12)

The City of Sonoma Community Development Department has issued a Use Permit, identified as UA-26-12, for the property located at 452 First Street East (APN 018-790-001) in Sonoma, California. The primary objective of this action is to allow for the establishment of a formula business within the Historic and Plaza Retail Overlay Districts. The project involves minor alterations to an existing structure and was approved by the City's Planning Commission. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is designated as Categorically Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class I for Existing Facilities. Key personnel managing the project include Community Development Director Jennifer Gates and Associate Planner Jacob Dunn, with Cody Phipps serving as the applicant. The notice for this exemption was posted from August 26, 2026, through September 25, 2026.