The Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is empowered to review and approve a wide variety of planning applications, and makes recommendations to the City Council on zone changes, General Plan amendments, and other matters.

The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8400 Laguna Palms Dr. Some meetings are cancelled; please check the latest Planning Commission Agenda page to see if a meeting will be held on a particular date.

The City is also working on updating its citywide Tree Ordinance. The Tree Ordinance provides regulations and standards for the preservation and protection of heritage oak trees, native oak trees, and other protected species as part of development projects. To learn more about the update, click here.

For more information on upcoming Planning Commission meetings, please contact Laura Gray, Planning Commission Secretary, at (916) 478-3620, or via Email at lgray@elkgrovecity.org.

In the Spotlight

Rural Road Improvement Policy » On November 14th, 2007, the Elk Grove City Council approved the Rural Road Improvement Policy and the Rural Road Improvement Standards.  Click here to be linked to the approved documents	Housing Element Update » The City's revised draft Housing Element Update is available for further state and public review. Following this review period, the Planning Commission and City Council will review the document for adoption in October of this year. Click here to review the draft document.
Old Town Revitalization » A Special Planning Area (SPA) was created many years ago in an effort to protect buildings of historic integrity. more	Sphere of Influence Amendment and Master Planning » On May 21, 2008, the City of Elk Grove submitted an application to Sacramento LAFCo to include the area south of the City within the City’s SOI. Click here to learn more and review the application.
Tree Preservation » The City of Elk Grove is committed to providing all residents with a better quality of life, business climate and sense of place. The city has partnered with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to help sustain and increase the amount of trees in Elk Grove, and is creating its own tree ordinance.	Trails Master Plan » On January 10, 2007, the City Council approved the City's proposed Trails Master Plan. Click here to learn more.