Study Session Today: Draft 2040 Rohnert Park Plan

ROHNERT PARK-COTATI, CA —Sonoma County is in the midst of changes to the face of the region, as well as the towns that are part of the territory.

Rohnert Park is no exception, despite being a planned community — or perhaps because of it.

Tonight, residents and officials will review the draft of plans that would guide Rohnert Park's development for the next decades.

Rohnert Park planning commissioners and city councilmembers are holding a study session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to review the Draft 2040 General Plan, which outlines policies for land use, housing, economic development, mobility, environmental justice, and public services.

The Draft General Plan, published Nov. 21, updates the city’s 2000 plan to reflect population growth, changing conditions, and public input over the past three years.

Rohnert Park, is a master-planned community along Highway 101 with just under 45,000 residents, according to 2025 Census numbers. Officials are eager to see more people, more businesses, and more revenue in the future. The General Plan is expected to balance preserving Rohnert Park's heritage with guiding future development, including plans for a mixed-use downtown on the former State Farm campus.

The meeting is an opportunity to discuss the draft, ask questions, and provide direction before public hearings begin in March. Written comments on the Draft General Plan remain open until adoption, while the Draft Environmental Impact Report public comment period ended Jan. 16. Officials will respond to feedback in a Final EIR expected in February.

The meeting will be at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. In addition to in-person attendance, the meeting will be live-streamed on the Rohnert Park YouTube channel. The recording will be posted on the city’s website.