Major Projects

This page and its linked subpages contain all you need to know about active planning projects in Sacramento County ranging from small private projects, to large-scale developments and amendments to county-wide policy documents.  Public input opportunities are available for all of these projects.​

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Types of Projects

New Growth and Master Plan Areas

Projects in new growth areas of the County, including master plans and specific plans, which are both defined by multiple units/phases, typically with a wide array of uses. Most current growth areas are located in the Vineyard, Natomas, Cordova, and Elverta communities.

New construction house

Major Development Projects Outside New Growth or Master Plan Areas

Major projects of all types located outside new growth areas or master plan areas.

Pavillion's Shopping Center

Infill Projects

Projects related to facilitating the development of the County's Commercial Corridors, aiming to create livable and walkable neighborhoods that meet the community’s needs.

Fulton Avenue Arch

Zoning Code Updates

Projects related to updating the County's Zoning Code, which establishes land use zones, along with standards and regulations for development in those zones.

Historical zoning map

Long Range Projects

Projects related to updating and implementing the County's General Plan (including Housing Element), Climate Action Plan, and other long range or advance planning efforts. Additionally, initiatives related to pursuing grant funding.

Not Listed on this Page or Subpages?

Use the County's "Project Viewer" to look up information on private projects that are either currently in process or have recently been completed.  Find project description, documents and status. The database can be searched in several ways including by community, project name, owner, and address.

If you are still unable to find any information on the project, email SacPlan@saccounty.gov.