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Sonoma Council adopts updated building code incorporating 2025 state standards
Summary
The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously to repeal and reenact Chapter 14.1O of the municipal code to adopt parts 1–12 of the 2025 California Building Standards, with staff noting the change aligns local administration to state law and makes limited local amendments where permitted.
The Sonoma City Council on Dec. 3 adopted an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 14.1O of the Sonoma Municipal Code to incorporate parts 1 through 12 of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and a set of local amendments.
City Community Development Director Jennifer Gates told the council that the action is a routine adoption required periodically and that staff had returned after an initial November introduction to answer questions and finalize the text. "Before you tonight,…
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