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Zoning

The City of Sacramento has a Zoning Map that divides all of the land within the City into different areas or "zones." Zoning regulates what uses can go where and the development standards to which new development must be built. Development standards refer to the height, lot coverage, parking standards, wall, tree shading or landscaping requirements or setback requirements that apply within a particular zone. For example, in the R-1 (Standard Single Family) zone, one primary residential unit may be built. The R-1 zone specifies particular setbacks for that home, a maximum height, and maximum lot coverage. If a proposed project is of a different use or standard than is normally allowed within a particular zone, the applicant may need to request a variance or a special permit. Otherwise, the property may require a zone change.

The purpose of establishing zoning designations within a community is to ensure that neighboring land uses be compatible with one another. Residential uses, for example, generally are not compatible with industrial uses.

Zoning Definitions Definitions of common zones within Sacramento. More...	Zone Changes How to change the zoning of a property. More...
City Zoning Code The City Zoning code, in its entirety. More...	Zoning Administrator Approves, conditionally approves or denies zoning-related entitlements, such as special permits and variances. More...
Zoning Mapbook This shows the zoning for every area in the City on a clickable map. More...