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Santa Rosa webinar walks business owners through permit types and application steps

City of Santa Rosa Planning and Economic Development (PED) · April 17, 2026
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Summary

City of Santa Rosa staff reviewed land use, building, encroachment and event permits, urged 'planning first, building second' for new tenancies, and answered attendee questions about typical planning review times (MUP/CUP) and upfront planning fees.

City of Santa Rosa permit staff on a virtual “Business Permits 101” webinar described the main permit types local businesses commonly need and how to apply.

Jill Gabaldi, supervising permit services technician with the city’s Planning and Economic Development (PED) division, led the presentation and said the department issues land use, building and operating permits and provides links to zoning maps, application materials and guidance on the city website. "Planning land use first," Gabaldi said, advising prospective tenants and landlords to confirm zoning and required land-use approvals before pursuing building permits or business tax certificates.

Gabaldi outlined typical permit categories:…

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