Planning and Development Code project meeting

The City of Sacramento Community Development Department has initiated a zoning code update--something that has not been completed in more than 50 years. The proposed update, referred to as the "Planning and Development Code," will result in a user-friendly document that provides predictable, clear and consolidated direction for development. Key components of the update include:

• Reorganizing the code by individual zones for ease of use, 

• Creating a consistent citywide site plan and design review process,

• Providing flexibility in development standards to facilitate development of smaller urban infill lots,

• Updating development standards to recognize urban and traditional development patterns identified in the General Plan,

• Updating parking standards and identifying alternative parking compliance to facilitate urban infill.

This process will help manage Sacramento’s growth over the next 20 plus years, as identified in the 2030 General Plan.

 

Got feedback or want more information?

• Attend the Planning and Design Commission meetings on Thursday, January 17 and Thursday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. in New City Hall located at 915 I Street in downtown Sacramento.   

• Request a presentation by e-mailing SacPDC@cityofsacramento.org.

• Contact Associate Planner Teresa Haenggi at 916.808.7554.

Visit the project website at www.sacgp.org/pdc.html.

Biz Licenses to Help Fund Accessibility

Starting January 1, 2013, new business licenses in California will cost $1 more.  Seventy percent of the funds collected from this increase will cover the cost of recruiting and training certified access specialists to help business owners make their locations more accessible to persons with disabilities.  This program will be administered by local governments.  Thirty percent of the funds will be used by the office of the State Architect to oversee testing and certification of these local specialists. 

There will also be new language on the business licenses to educate about what programs are available for business and property owners and to reinforce the importance of making all businesses accessible.

For more information, visit one of these sites:

Division of the State Architect
www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Home.aspx

Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov

California Commission on Disability Access
www.ccda.ca.gov

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