About

The 2040 General Plan was adopted by City Council on February 27, 2024. This long-range policy and regulatory document established new land use standards to guide the City’s decision-making and future planning efforts related to development.

Implementation of the General Plan is carried out through a variety of mechanisms, including the Planning and Development Code (Title 17), commonly referred to as the City’s zoning code.

State law requires that a city’s zoning code and zoning maps remain consistent with its adopted general plan. To comply with this requirement, City staff is in the process of updating the zoning code and undertaking a citywide rezoning effort to align with the vision and land use framework established in the 2040 General Plan.

What is Zoning?

Zoning divides all land within the City into different areas or ‘zones.’ Each zone has rules for how the land can be used and what can be built there. These rules help make sure different land uses like homes, shops, and parks, work well together. Check out our Zoning 101 handout!

Scope

The General Plan and Zoning Consistency Update includes several key components to ensure alignment with the 2040 General Plan:

• Simplify Residential Zoning 
• Expand Neighborhood Commercial Uses 
• Update Missing Middle Housing Standards 
• Focus Growth Near Transit 
• Update Auto-Oriented Use Standards 
• Streamline the Code 
• Rezone Properties for Consistency  

Provide Feedback

The City wants to hear from you! Share your questions and comments using our online informational boards. These boards cover key components of the project including Missing Middle Housing, Neighborhood Commercial, New Zones and Rezoning, and other zoning updates. 

Survey

As part of the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency Update, the City is codifying its Missing Middle Housing standards. The Missing Middle Housing survey collects information on residents’ preferences for new homes in their communities. Survey results will help inform discussion around updates to MMH standards.

Interactive Rezone Map

As part of the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency Update, the City is undertaking a citywide rezone effort. The Interactive Rezone Map allows community members to review and comment on proposed rezones for individual parcels.

Upcoming Events

This summer, the City of Sacramento’s Planning Division will be conducting community outreach to share progress and gather feedback on the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Consistency Update. Check out our webinar series, find us at local pop-up events, and attend a Planning and Design Commission meeting at the end of summer to let City leadership know what you think!

Webinar Series

The City is hosting a series of webinars to offer an overview the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency Update and provide opportunities for the community to learn more about the project’s key components. See below for the webinar series schedule and a brief description of what will be covered during each session.

Wednesday, July 1 at 6pm: Project Overview

City of Sacramento staff hosted a webinar for an overview of the General Plan and Zoning Code Update. The goal of this project is to ensure that the City’s zoning districts, standards, and regulations are consistent with the land use designations and policy direction of the 2040 General Plan.

• This webinar covered: Project background and context: A high-level overview of the General Plan and Zoning Code, the relationship between the 2040 General Plan with the Zoning Code, and the overall project scope 
• Ways to engage: Online platform, topical webinars, event tabling, or contact us directly 
• Webinar recording 
• Presentation slides

Wednesday, July 15 at 6pm: Neighborhood Commercial

City of Sacramento staff hosted a webinar for an overview of how proposed zoning code changes will allow more small businesses into neighborhoods.

This webinar covered:

• The types of commercial uses proposed for neighborhoods 
• Where proposed neighborhood commercial uses will be allowed 
• Standards that apply to proposed neighborhood commercial uses
• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides

Monday, August 3 at 6 pm: Missing Middle Housing

In this webinar, Opticos Design and City of Sacramento staff walked through proposed changes to missing middle housing standards.

This webinar covered:

• What is Missing Middle Housing? 
• What the City has done to encourage more missing middle housing development.
• Why the City is proposing to change missing middle housing standards. 
• Overview of proposed changes to missing middle housing standards and development process 
• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides

Monday, August 10 at 6pm: New Zones and Rezoning
Join City of Sacramento staff for a walkthrough of rezones proposed citywide.

This webinar covered:

• Proposed consolidation of residential zones 
• Proposed development standards 
• Rezone scope: methodology, affected areas 
• How to provide input on proposed rezones 
• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides

Pop-Up Events

Tahoe Park Food Trucks
Date: August 28, 5-8pm
Where: Tahoe Park, 3501 59th Street

South Sacramento Festival
Date: August 29, 11am-3pm
Where: Valley Hi Park, 8185 Center Parkway

Past Pop-Up Events

Woodlake Park Concert
Date: June 28, 2026 5-8:45 pm
Where: Woodlake Park, 500 Arden Way

Natomas Street Eats
Date: July 2, 2026 5-8 pm
Where: Orchard Park, 2936 W River Drive

Celebrate Oak Park
Date: July 11, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Ave

CityConnect Mixer
Date: July 16, 2026, 5:30pm - 8pm
Location: Calabash Caribbean, 1431 Del Paso Blvd

Jazz in July
Date: July 24, 2026 6-8 pm
Location: Richard Marriott Park, 1235 Grand River Drive

One Natomas Farmers Market
Date: July 25, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: N. Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Drive

Meadowview Farmers Market
Date: July 26, 9am-2pm
Where: Meadowview Light Rail Station, 3501 Meadowview Rd

National Night Out
Date: August 4, 6-8:30pm
Where: Robla Community Park, 625 Bell Ave

Banana Festival
Date: August 15, 10am-7pm
Where: William Land Park, 3800 W Land Park Drive

Public Meeting

Check back for more information on upcoming public meetings.

In the News

• City Express Blog
• House Sacramento Blog
• Zoning Reform in Sacramento to unlock missing middle housing | Sacramento Bee
• Missing Middle Housing Still Missing in Sacramento | CapRadio

Schedule

The General Plan and Zoning Consistency Update is being implemented in four main phases:

• Analysis (Fall 2024 – Spring 2026)
  Review the existing Code for inconsistencies with the 2040 General Plan, identify required updates, onboard consultants, and evaluate best practices and legal requirements.
• Community Engagement (Current – Summer 2026)
  Conduct outreach with the community including webinars, neighborhood meetings, and meetings with the Planning and Design Commission.
• Prepare Ordinance (Fall – Winter 2026)
  Finalize updated zoning code modifications, including zoning district standards, use regulations, and citywide rezones.
• Final Public Hearings and Adoption (Winter 2026)
  Present the final draft ordinance to the Planning and Design Commission and City Council for review and adoption.

Past meetings

August 13, 2026 Planning and Design Commission Meeting

• Topic: 2040 General Plan and Zoning Consistency: Proposed Updates and Community Engagement Overview
• Agenda 
• Meeting Recording

April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting

• Topic: Missing Middle Housing (MMH) and Senate Bill (SB) 79 Workshop 
• Agenda 
• Meeting Recording

March 26, 2026 Planning and Design Commission Meeting

• Topic: Missing Middle Housing (MMH) and Senate Bill (SB) 79 Workshop 
• Agenda 
• Meeting Recording

August 14, 2025 Planning and Design Commission Meeting

• Topic: Overview and Initiation of Title 17 Amendments 
• Agenda 
• Meeting Recording

Stay informed

Sign up for the email list to receive information about the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Consistency Update.

Contact

For questions about the update, please reach out to City Staff at zoningcodeupdate@cityofsacramento.org or call (916)-808-5019.

Additional resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Neighborhood Commercial Survey Summary