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Sacramento County Land Use Regulation Library
Celebrating the 90th Anniversary (1936-2026) of the Sacramento County Zoning Code! 🎂

Learn more about amendments in progress, including updates to streamline housing production, by visiting our Major Projects Page.

The 2023 Zoning Code Update, the most extensive update to the Zoning Code since 2015, is effective September 10th. Read our article on this update.

General Plan Background Reports

The 2030 General Plan Background Reports are available as archived PDF documents.

Element Background Report Last Amended
Air Quality November 9, 2011
Conservation November 9, 2011
Energy November 9, 2011
Environmental Justice December 17, 2019
Hazardous Materials November 9, 2011
Land Use November 9, 2011
Noise November 9, 2011
Open Space November 9, 2011
Public Facilities November 9, 2011
Safety May 25, 2022