THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT serves the County by administering the County's land use planning programs. For more detailed information, click on each section name to visit their web pages.

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• COUNTY–WIDE PLANNING services, including updating of the Sacramento County General Plan.
• SPECIFIC AND COMMUNITY PLANNING services, including preparation and adoption of a series of Specific and Community Plans.
• CURRENT PLANNING AND ZONING services, including zoning information and review of private development projects and processing to the various hearing bodies.
• COMMUNITY PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCILS have been created in the unincorporated area of the County to facilitate and invite direct citizen participation in the planning processing involving the present and future development policies affecting their communities.
• COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION have been formed as a pilot project to provide decision-making authority to a panel of residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each Council functions as a County Planning Commission and meet monthly.
• PLANNING REVIEW includes discretionary and non-discretionary hearing bodies for land use, zoning, and related issues. Agendas, calendars, and minutes are provided.
• MAPS

► Kiefer Landfill Buffer Planning Project
Kiefer Landfill Buffer Project Info

► Special Planning Area (SPA) Proposed for Fulton Avenue
The Board of Supervisors has initiated the creation of a Special Planning Area (SPA) for Fulton Avenue, between Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard.

► North Watt Avenue Corridor Plan
North Watt Corridor Plan Public Review Draft - Now available!

► New Infill Development Website Launched
For developers and property owners seeking information about requirements and incentives for infill development.
View Infill Website (Including GIS INFORMATION!)

► Planning Dept. to Release Guidebook to American River Parkway Combining Zone
Please view news release for additional information

► Williamson Act Program Memo for December 9, 2009 Board of Supervisors meeting
Please view memo for additional information