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Zoning Administrator Hearings

Where:

300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811

When:

Regular Meetings
As-needed-basis on Thursdays at 1:00 PM



About the Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is a City staff member appointed by the Community Development Department's Director. The Zoning Administrator is the hearing officer for specific land use entitlements as specified in the City's code.

The Zoning Administrator's authority is found in the City's Zoning (Title 17) and Subdivision (Title 16) Ordinances, of the City Code, and gives the Zoning Administrator the authority to:

  • Approve, conditionally approve, or deny Variances, Special Permits, and Development Plan Reviews (also called "R" Reviews)
  • Approve, conditionally approve, or deny Parcel Maps

There is a 10 day appeal period after action by the Zoning Administrator. If the entitlement is not appealed, the action of the Zoning Administrator is final. If the entitlement is appealed, the entitlement is heard by the Planning Commission. There is a 10 day appeal period after action by the Planning Commission. If the entitlement is not appealed, the action of the Planning Commission is final. If the entitlement is appealed, it is heard by the City Council and their decision is final.

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