Insider Edition 82 | January 9, 2025 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
Wishing all my fellow Windsor residents and neighbors a Happy New Year!
As we head into 2025, I would like to take a moment to thank the Town Council, all the staff, our community partners, and local organizations that collaboratively make Windsor the best place to call home in Sonoma County.
We all "create community" together, looking forward to accomplishing great things in the new year.
In this edition of the Insider:
- Zoning Code
- NEW - Did You Know!
- Windsor Library Branch
- Keep People Housed
- Solid Waste Collection Services
- Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Compost Hub - Coming Soon!
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New Zoning Code
On November 20, 2024, the Town Council adopted a new Zoning Code, which went into effect on December 20, 2024. The new Zoning Code is available on the Town’s website at: Zoning Ordinance Update | Windsor, CA - Official Website and at Town Hall, 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Building 400.
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Rather than being a standalone document, the Zoning Code will be part of the Town’s Municipal Code. It will take three to six months to update the Town’s Municipal Code. Until then, the new Zoning Code is available via the link above or you may contact CDPlanningDivision@townofwindsor.ca.gov for zoning information.
The purpose of a Zoning Code is to specify which uses are allowed on a given property, establish development standards (e.g., parcel size, building height, yard setbacks, parking, landscaping), and implement the policies of the Town’s General Plan. The Town’s General Plan was adopted in 2018. The current Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 2000.
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The updates to the Zoning Ordinance are primarily funded by a State grant intended to facilitate housing production and remove barriers to housing production. The updates are focused on: (1) achieving consistency with and implementing the 2040 General Plan; (2) creating consistency with State housing laws and reducing regulatory barriers to the construction of housing; (3) reflecting changes in State law; (4) creating contemporary zoning provisions; (5) making the Zoning Ordinance easier to use and implement; and (6) implementing changes to address issues identified by Town staff. The new Zoning Code includes provisions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), junior accessory dwellings units (JADUs), tiny homes, cottage home developments, dwelling groups, and small lot subdivisions.
For more information, contact Planner Kim Jordan at kjordan@townofwindsor.ca.gov.
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Introducing a new section to the Insider - "Did You Know!".
Each month the Insider will provide information about a Town department showcasing services, helpful links, and resources that our community may find helpful. The first edition of 2025 will begin with the Windsor Senior Recreation Center.
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While Town offices are closed on Fridays, the Windsor Senior Recreation Center (WSRC) is buzzing with activity! That’s right—every Friday, we offer an incredible lineup of drop-in classes, including Strength Training, Multimedia Art, Sit and Be Fit, Gentle Yoga, and Adult Pilates.
Plus, Council on Aging frozen meal pick-up happens every Friday and the Redwood Empire Food Bank distribution is here on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. There’s something for everyone, so don’t miss out! Click here to check out the WSRC weekly calendar and join the fun!
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The Windsor Regional Library closed January 5, for modernization, an exciting project that will update the Windsor library and improve your experience. The full library will open 2-3 months later.
No worries, the branch has opened a "Windsor Mini Library" starting on January 9, in the library meeting room. Visit the Windsor Branch.
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For more information and regular updates on the remodel visit the website.
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Are you behind on rent, mortgage, utilities, or other housing-related expenses?
Do you need financial assistance?
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Keep People Housed provides free financial assistance and legal support to eligible households. Whether you need help with rent, utilities, eviction notices, or other emergency needs, Keep People Housed can help!
For more information email the Town of Windsor’s non-profit partner
Reach For Home at info@reachforhome.org or call 707-433-6161.
Apply for services at www.keeppeoplehoused.org
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SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES | |
With the holidays under wraps, you may have extra cardboard, clutter, or used/old batteries. We have the solution for you. | |
If you stocked piled cardboard from the holidays, the Town has convenient Cardboard Drop-off locations to dispose of your extras. | |
If you have clutter or moving out all residential properties have FREE bulky item pickup twice per year. Take advantage of the service by scheduling a pick-up with SCRR at 707-795-7470 or by email at info@sonomacorr.com. | |
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Used/old batteries can be disposed of safely in a clear plastic bag on top of your BLUE recycling cart on your collection day.
For more convenient recycling options visit Zero Waste Sonoma Recycling Guide.
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COMPOST HUB - COMING SOON! | |
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We are excited to announce coming soon, the Town’s first Compost Hub
located at 25 Bluebird Drive.
This new compost hub is in collaboration with Zero Waste Sonoma, Nuestra Comunidad, and the Town to provide FREE certified USDA organic compost to our community. The compost is produced from local facilities processing material collection from approved residential green carts around Sonoma County, including Windsor.
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Your efforts are applauded, and your food scraps are at work. Remember to continue to place all food scraps and approved material into your green organic cart serviced by SCRR.
Stay tuned for the official opening!
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MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN | |
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Planning Process Public Survey ENGLISH and SPANISH
Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2026 Update
The Town of Windsor (Town) is partnering with the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management on the update of the 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and 23 of its municipalities and special districts. The mitigation projects that are identified in the plan will reduce vulnerability and increase community resiliency to disasters.
The plan will focus on the safety of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities, and how the community could be impacted by a natural disaster. A risk assessment will be conducted to identify hazards that may impact the Town including Sonoma County, and its municipalities and special districts, profile the relevant hazards and their potential consequences, identify assets subject to losses or damage, and estimate the potential losses resulting from each type of hazard.
The County and the Town are asking members of the public to contribute to the planning process by taking a survey. This survey is designed to gather information from around Sonoma County to help us better coordinate activities and reduce the risk of injury or property damage. These questions are for information-gathering only and responses will be shared with municipal, state, federal, and county entities for planning purposes only.
To access the survey and to find out more about the planning process, please visit the Sonoma Department of Emergency Hazard Mitigation webpage or follow the links listed below:
Survey in English: https://forms.office.com/r/QQJCT1zgeL
Cuestionario en español: https://forms.office.com/r/pmcjqMN9ig
Are you interested in participating in the update? For more information or questions about the Windsor Annex and update process contact Kimberly Jordan, Planner III at kjordan@townofwindsor.ca.gov or Kristina Owens, Government Operations Manager at kmowens@townofwindsor.ca.gov.
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Come Join Us!
The Town of Windsor is active with events year-round.
The following Town links will provide you with dates and event details to "mark your calendar".
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The Town of Windsor is looking for talented people.
For information on open positions, click here for the full list. If you have questions about working for the Town, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@townofwindsor.com.
Join our team! Go here to apply.
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Here are some public meetings and workshops we would love for you to participate in. For more information on the agenda, view the meeting, or the recording click on the meeting link. | |
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Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-1000
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