To continue the existing protections provided by the current Urban Growth Boundary (“UGB”), such as preventing urban sprawl and preserving agricultural land and open space, shall the City of Sonoma extend its UGB until December 31, 2040, and, require that future changes to the UGB be approved by the voters except under limited circumstances requiring a 4/5ths vote of the Council?
2, Sonoma County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 78.7% yes, 21.3% no (6,687 votes cast)
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This measure extended Sonoma's Urban Growth Boundary until December 31, 2040, which limits where urban development can occur to prevent sprawl and preserve agricultural land and open space. It also required future changes to the boundary to be approved by voters, except in limited circumstances where the City Council can approve changes with a four-fifths majority vote.