This survey is designed to help Permit Sonoma staff assess how to best reach local residence to keep them involved in the Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update process.

The purpose of the Local Coastal Plan Update is to revise policies consistent with the most recent General Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The Update will also add new information and policy in the following areas: sea level rise (year 2100 horizon), biotic resources, geologic hazards, water quality, and public access.

Did you know? The Sonoma Coast played an essential role in the formation of the California Coastal Act and the Coastal Commission.
What is a Local Coastal Plan? The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) serves as the General Plan for the Sonoma Coast. The LCP provides guidance on issues including for land use, protection of resources, and public access.
The Current Plan. The current Sonoma County LCP was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2001.