296 Wetmore Ln
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.19048, -122.70368
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence.
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 8, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot of lot)
Located in a mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Expect Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards, defensible-space inspections, and stricter property insurance underwriting.
Source: CAL FIRE FHSZ (map Apr 1, 2024)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (175765): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 275 Wetmore Ln (0.4 mi E, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 445,619 sq ft (10.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 296 WETMORE LN
Zoning & Land Use
A10 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A10 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A10 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A10 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0150D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94952) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $4,010 · 4BR $4,280
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 4 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations1 permit
- Building systems2 permits
- Repairs1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Solar / battery storage (175765) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Demolition at 275 Wetmore Ln (Issued)0.4 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 10.4 yr (first record Jun 7, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sun Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Henris Supply (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41942 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 8, 2025 | $6,034 | Tear off and dispose of existing roofing down to roofing substrate. Adhere Malarkey Arctic seal peel and stick membrane … |
| 175765 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 16, 2024 | $63,430 | 10.36 Groundmount Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System |