Application Submittal, Payment, and Appointments
PER will be accepting all Planning application types (except Short-Term Rental Permits) by email at
planning-applications@saccounty.gov. For instructions on submitting a Planning application via email, please review the Applicant E-File Instructions. [NOTE: Any resubmittals for active applications should be sent directly to the assigned Project Manager.]
- Nondiscretionary Design Review projects should refer to additional specific guidance on the Design Review Program page.
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All application fees may now be paid online, through the County's Accela Citizen Access Portal. Please note that payments made by Mastercard or American Express credit cards have a surcharge of 2.35% and Visa credit cards have a surcharge of 2.29%. Payments by e-checks have a one-time processing fee of $0.95. At this time, only payment of fees and Tree Permit applications can be processed through Citizen Portal. All other application forms must be submitted in-person or emailed to planning-applications@saccounty.gov. Please review the Applicant Payment Instructions.
For further assistance with application forms or the email submittal process, please email planning-applications@saccounty.gov. For general zoning inquiries, please contact our general information email at sacplan@saccounty.gov.
Limited in-person counter appointments are available for application submittals.
Schedule an appointment.
Pre-Application Review Forms
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CPAC Early Workshop Request Form. This form provides the applicant with an opportunity to present and receive community feedback at a CPAC (Community Planning Advisory Council) meeting regarding their proposed project prior to submitting a formal application with the Planning and Environmental Review Division.
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Pre-Application Meeting Form (PAM). A PAM is a 45-minute meeting with representatives of the Planning and Environmental Review Division, Site Improvement and Permits Division, and the Department of Transportation to review development proposals prior to the submittal of formal applications. Submittal of a PAM does not meet the requirements of a “Preliminary Application” for purposes of SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019). Applicants desiring SB330 benefits must submit a “Housing Crisis Act of 2019-SB 330 Preliminary Application” form available on this webpage.
- PER Consultation (PERC). Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division-only. This is a 45-minute meeting with a representative from PER. This meeting may be most appropriate for projects that will not require major off-site improvements or land use changes that do not include immediate development.
General Planning Application and Supplemental Forms
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General Application Form Packet: This packet contains the basic application required for most entitlement applications, except for those listed in the Sections below.
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Metro Air Park Special Planning Area (SPA) Application Process Guide
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Supplemental Applications (Submit form(s) below, as needed, in addition to the General Application Packet. Please also review the Design Review Programs page for supplemental applications, as needed.)
Design Review Application Forms
Housing Legislation Application Forms
Temporary Use Permit Forms
Zoning Verification/Planning Research/Substantial Compliance Requests
Miscellaneous Planning and Environmental Forms
Planning and Enviromental Fees
Examples of Exhibits for Specific Entitlements
Parcel numbers may be obtained from the Assessor's website at https://assessor.saccounty.gov, by calling their office at (916) 875-0700 , or by visiting in person at 3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA.
