City of Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator 10-22-26

The City of Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator held a regular meeting on October 22, 2026, and considered two development applications. The administrator approved a minor hillside development permit for a new single-family dwelling on a site with slopes of 10% or greater; staff reported the project was categorically exempt from CEQA, had no unresolved issues, and had received no public comments. The administrator also approved a minor landmark alteration permit at 530 Henley Street in the Burbank Gardens Preservation District. The project allows two two-story duplexes and a five-stall carport, along with partial reconstruction of the existing garage, conversion of the remaining garage area to a laundry room, fencing, and related site improvements. Staff reported the design was compatible with the historic property and district and qualified for CEQA categorical exemptions.

During discussion of the Henley Street project, staff clarified that projects with six or fewer units are not required to provide affordable units on site and instead must pay a housing impact fee; no fee amount was stated. Both approvals were issued without additional conditions or modifications from the administrator and are appealable within 10 calendar days. The agenda materials and resolution for the Henley Street item had been updated and reposted that morning. No government procurement, contract award, or purchasing action was identified.