City of Sacramento Capitol View Protection Ordinance

Background

• On February 18, 1992, the City Council adopted the Capitol View Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 92-008).
• The State Capitol building and the surrounding grounds of Capitol Park provide the City with a unique cultural and open space resource.

Regulation Highlights

• The Ordinance establishes building height limits, setback requirements and parking alternatives within a portion of the Central Business District surrounding Capitol Park.
• Parking reductions, off-site parking, shared parking and stacked parking may be allowed for projects on properties within one block of Capitol Park. These parking alternatives require approval of a special permit from the City Planning Commission.

Further Information

• The full text of the Ordinance is included in the Zoning Ordinance which is available on the City of Sacramento web site ( Chapter 17.96.100 ).

[ City of Sacramento > Planning > Policies and Programs > City of Sacramento Capitol View Protection Ordinance ]