Summary
A homeowner in a county island wants to annex into Santa Rosa so they can hook up to city sewer and eventually build an accessory dwelling unit. The commission recommended pre-zoning the parcel as Rural Residential, and the council makes the final call. Other island neighbors would each need their own annexation to connect.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property owner would pay one-time water and sewer connection fees, which change annually.
The Marsh Road property owner gains access to city sewer and the option to build an ADU.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — May 12, 2026
A 1.05-acre county island parcel was pre-zoned Rural Residential so it can annex into the city and connect to sewer for a future accessory dwelling unit.
Planning Commission — April 9, 2026
A homeowner in a county island wants to annex into Santa Rosa so they can hook up to city sewer and eventually build an accessory dwelling unit. The commission recommended pre-zoning the parcel as Rural Residential, and the council makes the final call. Other island neighbors would each need their own annexation to connect.
Related development
1977 Marsh Road Pre-Zoning
Enables a single-family parcel to annex and connect to city sewer for an accessory dwelling unit.
1977 Marsh Road Annexation and Sewer Connection
The parcel gets city services and ADU potential; the surrounding county island stays unincorporated unless those owners pursue their own annexations.
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