Fence Use Permit

The project involves the construction of a 5-foot-high horizontal metal slat fence and gate on a 0.54-acre residential parcel located at 650 Donald Street in Sonoma, California, extending 25 feet back from the front property line within both the front setback and street centerline setback. The proposed structure is permitted under Sonoma County’s R1 Low Density Residential Zoning District, specifically under Zoning Code Section 26-88-030(a), which allows fences exceeding three feet in height in front yard setbacks with a Use Permit. The project is consistent with the Sonoma County General Plan’s UR-1 land use designation, which supports low-density residential uses such as single-family dwellings with access to urban services. The development qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15303(e) as a small accessory structure with no significant environmental impact, eliminating the need for an environmental impact report. Approval for the permit was granted on June 29, 2025, and the notice was posted on July 24, 2025, with a 30-day posting period through August 24, 2025. The applicants are private individuals, Mark Edwin Miller and Andrea Silver Miller, and the administrative review and permitting authority is handled by Sonoma County’s Permit and Resource Management Department, with Planner III Levan King Cranston designated as the primary contact. No federal contract clauses, acquisition regulations, procurement solicitation mechanisms, or standardized contract terms are applicable, as this is a local land use entitlement process rather than a federal procurement. Financial transactions are limited to administrative fees, with a documented cash receipt referenced, and no formal contract value, payment office details, invoicing system, or contracting officer roles are established. Inspection and acceptance responsibility lies with Sonoma County to verify compliance with zoning and environmental exemption requirements, with no technical specifications or quality standards beyond regulatory alignment required.