Vector Data

The PRMD GIS vector datasets are in State Plane California II Zone, Feet (NAD83) projection and can be downloaded in ESRI shapefile format, SHP or as a compressed KML file, KMZ. The shapefiles downloaded from this page may be viewed using ArcGIS Explorer (a free application from ESRI). The KMZs downloaded from this page can be viewed in ArcGIS Explorer or Google Earth (a free application from Google). Note: Please ensure Google Earth is running in "Normal Mode." To set Normal Mode, within Google Earth select Tools > Options > 3D View > Graphics Mode > disable Safe Mode checkbox and restart Google Earth.

Where applicable, the dataset has been made available to view as a report.  To view the report, select the report link and the report will open in PDF format.

Please note, PRMD GIS staff does not provide support or assistance in the use of these files beyond the information contained in the metadata files.

The layers below are also available as dataset collections.

WARNING: The ActiveMap parcel base is a vector dataset maintained by PRMD GIS and is not representative of Sonoma County GIS Central parcels vector dataset. All PRMD GIS datasets should be overlaid with ActiveMap Parcels.

The County of Sonoma Information Systems Department (ISD)/GIS Central maintains various GIS vector and raster (aerial) datasets not listed in PRMD’s vector and tabular data download. To review datasets available for download and/or purchase from ISD/GIS Central, please visit GIS Data Portal.

Liability Disclaimer
The County of Sonoma Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) provides the data as a public resource of general information for use "as is." PRMD GIS (Geographic Information System) section provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and any conclusions drawn from such information are the sole responsibility of the user. Further, PRMD GIS makes no warranty, representation or guaranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the spatial or database information provided herein. While every effort has been made to ensure the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of materials presented within this dataset, PRMD GIS assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, and explicitly disclaims any representations and warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. PRMD GIS shall assume no liability for: a)  Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided, regardless of how caused; or b) Any decision made or action taken or not taken by user in reliance upon any information or data furnished hereunder.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY OTHER TYPE WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. In no event shall PRMD GIS become liable to users of these data, or any other party, for any loss or direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, time, money or goodwill, arising from the use or modification of the data.

Use Restrictions
PRMD GIS grants limited use of the dataset(s) included in this delivery to the original recipient and their employees and in-house staff only. The included datasets shall NOT be redistributed, in any form, to any other parties, or used in any other projects, current or future, without prior consent of the County of Sonoma Permit and Resource Management Department GIS section.