Learn more about your property, information on what to expect during application processing, explore current developments in your community, get helpful resources to break down common land use regulations, and learn about your local planning department.
Resources
Get notified on County projects, events, and more. Sign up for email and text alerts today.
Educational Resources Library
CEQA / NEPA Overview. Learn about the basics of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Definitions on terminology used are included.
Protected Resources. Learn about the type of resources on private property that have legal protection. Air quality, cultural resources, hydrology/water quality, oak woodlands, riparian habitats, special status species, and vernal pools are discussed.
Environmental Considerations. Before moving forward with a Planning application on a site with trees, wetlands, or a steep grade, learn about what you should expect will additionally be required because of special site considerations.
Citizen Participation. Learn about how you can get involved in the planning process.
Affordable Housing. Learn about the County's role in producing affordable housing.
City Planning Departments. Contact information for incorporated cities within Sacramento County.
Printable Handouts
Residential Accessory Structure Guide. A guide that provides information on accessory structures to single-family dwellings or duplexes used for general storage, recreational activities, or similar customarily incidental activities. For accessory structures used for incidental agricultural purposes, see our Incidental Agricultural Accessory Structure standards in Chapter 5 of the Zoning Code.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide. A guide that provides information on accessory structures used for ongoing, permanent habitation.
SB-9 Infographic. A visual infographic describing the options available for using Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), such as an urban lot split or secondary dwelling unit, on a single-family property.
SB-1123 Guide. A guide on the use of Senate Bill 1123 to subdivide a residential property into up to 10 lots.
Reporting Code Violations Flyer. A flyer on how to report concerns about unpermitted events, unlicensed venues, excessive noise, safety concerns, and other public nuisances affecting your community.
Consultants
Review active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and submittal information on our Consultants page.