Business Licensing & Operations in Sonoma County, CA (2026)

Sonoma County Code § 26-88-010(f)

No adult entertainment establishment shall be established except in the C3 (general commercial) district and except subject to the following limitations: (1) A minimum of one thousand feet (1,000′) from any other adult entertainment business; (2) A minimum of one thousand feet (1,000′) from any residential zoning district.

Sonoma County Code § 14-5-030

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated a body art facility, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 119301, whether permanent or temporary, which includes mobile facilities, in the county or in any incorporated city in the county, without first obtaining a valid health permit. The term of the permit shall be one (1) year from the date of issuance.

Sonoma County Code § 32A-3(a)

(a)License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in tobacco retailing in the county without first obtaining and maintaining a valid license pursuant to this chapter for each location at which tobacco retailing is to occur. Tobacco retailing without a valid license is a violation of this chapter and is a public nuisance.

Sonoma County Code § 2-131

Effective July 1, 2024, the fees for providing the identified services shall be as follows: ... Secondhand Dealer License: New $366.00 (Plus State fingerprint fee and DOJ fees) Renewal $301.00 (Every other year)

Sonoma County Code § 26-88-121(b)(3)

(b)Limitations on Use. The following business activities are prohibited as home occupations:(1)Adult entertainment activities/businesses;(2)Animal hospitals and clinics; pet care services such as grooming, doggie day cares or kennels of any size;(3)Automotive and other vehicle sales, repair, services, painting, storage, or upholstery, or the repair of engines, including automobiles, boats, moto...