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What residents are talking about in Petaluma public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

23 topics (filtered)12 news items
Filtered to Zoning
Zoning

Caufield Lane Paving Project

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Zoning

General Plan

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

1 supportive7 opposed6 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Zoning

transit policies and animals

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning

Phase 1 Zoning Code Update and General Plan Implementation

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning

General Plan / Downtown Density

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

General Plan / Height Limits

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

Zoning / Scott Ranch PUD

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

General Plan / River Buffer

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

General Plan Adoption

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

Richman Residence Renovation and Historic Preservation Review

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Zoning

Scott Ranch PUD Amendment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Zoning

Planning Commission Appointment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Zoning

Petaluma North Specific Plan Vision and Framework

1 supportive3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed May 21, 2026
Zoning

Accessory Dwelling Units

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Zoning

Tree preservation ordinance

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Mar 16, 2026
Zoning

EKN Hotel Project

7 supportive1 opposed4 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Zoning

Council Recusals

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 23, 2026
Zoning

Tree Preservation Ordinance and Urban Forestry Management Plan Advocacy

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Zoning

Downtown Zoning Overlay

7 supportive1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Feb 2, 2026
Zoning

Residential Care Facilities Zoning Amendment

1 supportive2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jan 26, 2026
Zoning

Service Modification Workshop Presentation

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jan 20, 2026
Zoning

528 Oak Street (Bergerol Residence) - Major HSPAR

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jan 6, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Petaluma from local and regional media.

Patch Petaluma2026 general election voter guide

Petaluma Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

PETALUMA, CA —Petaluma voters are choosing who will represent them in Congress, shape state policy, and lead their communities as they cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election.Several ballot measures also aw...

Nov 2, 2026
Patch Petalumacandidate controversy over religious group ties

Lemus Faces Questions Over Ties To Religious Group And Contested Member : Report

Skip to main contentPetaluma, CASonoma Valley, CANovato, CAHealdsburg, CANapa Valley, CASan Anselmo-Fairfax, CASan Rafael, CALarkspur-Corte Madera, CAMill Valley, CAPinole-Hercules, CACaliforniaTop National New...

Nov 2, 2026
Patch Petalumaurban tree planting initiative

🌱 Patch AM: How close is ReLeaf Petaluma to 750 new oak trees?

Good morning Petaluma! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️ In today's newsletter:How close is ReLeaf Petal...

Nov 1, 2026
Patch Petalumalocal elections outside money & newsletter roundup

🌱 Patch AM: Absolutely Iconic Italian Wine Country Restaurant On 'Check Please'

Hi Petaluma! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️ In today's newsletter:Petaluma's beloved Volpi's steps into the TV spotlightHow outside money is...

Oct 31, 2026
Press Democrattidal flooding and sea level rise preparedness

Days of flooding in coastal Marin communities foreshadow upcoming tidal surge

Peter Hogg eyed the lengthy 2-foot-wide orange inflatable tube that held back the highest tide of October at the entrance to the Greenbrae Boardwalk. Hogg, an engineer and county Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board mem...

Oct 31, 2026
Petaluma Argus-CourierSRJC bond measure campaign finance

Big donors to campaign for SRJC's $830 million bond also stand to benefit from construction business

Some of the same donors to the Measure AB campaign helped support the campaign for SRJC’s previous voter-approved bond — and then lined up as contractors to carry out the projects it unleashed.

Oct 31, 2026
Patch PetalumaICE arrests and community defense networks

ICE Arrest Stokes Fear In Sonoma County Communities Building Networks Of Defense, Support

Skip to main contentRohnert Park-Cotati, CAPetaluma, CASonoma Valley, CANapa Valley, CANovato, CASan Anselmo-Fairfax, CASan Rafael, CALarkspur-Corte Madera, CAMill Valley, CASuisun City, CACaliforniaTop Nationa...

Oct 30, 2026
Petaluma Argus-Couriercounty supervisor candidate controversy

Supervisor candidate Lemus' role with religious group tied to accused former priest injects last-minute scrutiny in race

The new revelations are raising questions about Lemus’ knowledge of allegations against a fellow leader of a Monterey society and putting her campaign on the defensive days before the Nov. 3 election.

Oct 30, 2026
Patch Petalumafederal data center siting challenge

Trump's Federal Data Center Push On Private Lands Challenged By Bay Area Lawmakers

Skip to main contentSonoma Valley, CARohnert Park-Cotati, CAPetaluma, CASuisun City, CADixon, CAHealdsburg, CANovato, CADavis, CABenicia, CAPinole-Hercules, CACaliforniaTop National NewsSee All Communities

Oct 30, 2026
Patch Petaluma72-hour parking enforcement

🌱 Patch AM: What Petaluma drivers need to know about the 72-hour parking rule

Hi there, Petaluma! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:What Petaluma drivers need to know about the 72-hour parking ruleWhat Petaluma residents should do if a ...

Oct 29, 2026
Petaluma Argus-Courierelection ballot dispute

'Deeply flawed...fishing expedition': North Bay officials reject Justice Department's bid to shelve hundreds of disputed ballots

Sonoma and Napa county election officials have officially rejected demands by the Trump administration to set aside a total of 252 mail ballots sent to local voters the administration claims are “likely” noncit...

Oct 29, 2026
Patch Petaluma72-hour parking enforcement

🌱 Patch AM: Petaluma Police Clear Trailers, Motorhomes

Good morning to you Petaluma! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️ In today's newsletter:Petaluma steps up towing for vehicles parked over 72 hoursJudge decides what's...

Oct 28, 2026