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File ID: 2025-01960 1/27/2026
City of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission 2025 Annual Report File ID: 2025-01960
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and provide direction on the 2025 Annual Report for the City of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission (“Commission”) and pass aMotion either: 1) directing staff to forward the Annual Report to the City Council for review; 2) directing staff to update the Annual Report based on Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and forward to the City Council for review; or 3) asking the Commission to update the Annual Report based Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and come back to the Personnel and Public Employee Committee for additional review.
Contact: Stacia Cosgrove, Principal Planner, (916) 808-7110, [email protected], Community Development Department
Presenter: Stacia Cosgrove, Principal Planner, (916) 808-7110, [email protected], Community Development Department
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-City of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission 2025 Annual Report 3-Appendix A - 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Advisory bodies of the City are required to provide an annual report for review by the Personnel and Public Employees (P&PE) Committee as outlined in the City Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 17. The P&PE Committee shall review advisory body annual reports and give staff direction on those reports’ stated projects, priorities, and recommendations. Before forwarding the report to the City Council, the Committee may request supplemental information from staff or the advisory body.
The attached Annual Report is being forwarded to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
Policy Considerations: Chapter 17 of the Council Rules of Procedure outlines the Advisory Body reporting process.
File ID: 2025-01960 1/27/2026
Economic Impacts: Not Applicable.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: On November 13, 2025, the Planning and Design Commission passed a motion forwarding its Annual Report to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
Rationale for Recommendation: So that advisory bodies may effectively incorporate their important role, voice, and work to provide thoughtful community recommendations to the City Council on a consistent basis, the P&PE Committee shall facilitate the process for advisory bodies to communicate their accomplishments, projects, priorities, and recommendations to the City Council.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] (916) 808-7200
Sacramento Planning and
Design Commission Annual
Report
January 2025 through December 2025
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 2 of 13 Table of Contents
Introduction: Establishment, Commissioners, and Staff ........................................................................... 3 Purpose, Powers and Duties of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission ................................ 5 Message from the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Chair ............................................. 6 Key Accomplishments ..................................................................................................................................... 8 A. Private Development Project Applications ................................................................................ 8 B. 2025 Work Program Highlights/Policy Items ............................................................................ 8 C. Prior Year Recommendations .................................................................................................... 10 Commission Resources Expended ............................................................................................................ 11 Workplan for Upcoming Year .................................................................................................................... 12 Appendices ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 A. 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program .............................................................................. 13
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 3 of 13 Introduction: Establishment, Commissioners, and Staff
The Sacramento Planning and Design Commission was established in 2012 by ordinance 2012- 0004 and is codified in Sacramento City Code Section 2.60.
The commission consists of 13 members; four (4) are nominated by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee (P&PE) and nine (9) are nominated by councilmembers and the mayor.
The Commissioners are appointed by the concurrence of a majority of the City Council.
The nine (9) individuals recommended by the mayor and councilmembers shall be residents of the city who have an expressed interest, training, or experience in master planning; land use or land use policy; housing policy; large scale construction; urban planning; urban design; or mid- and high-rise urban, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects.
The four (4) individuals recommended by the P&PE committee shall be residents of the city and shall have the following qualifications:
a. One shall have a demonstrated interest, training, or experience in master planning; land use or land use policy; housing policy; large scale construction; urban planning; urban design; or mid- and high-rise urban, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects.
b. Three shall have: (i) demonstrated interest in urban design, landscape or architectural design, or physical development of the city; and (ii) shall be qualified by training or professional experience and demonstrated leadership in any of the following categories:
a licensed architect; a licensed LEED (or equivalent) architect; a licensed landscape architect; a contractor; or a licensed engineer.
Current Sacramento Planning and Design Commissioners
The following commissioners are currently serving on the commission.
Enoch Yeung, Chair
Robert Chase, Vice-Chair
Robert Blunt
Nicolina Hernandez
Dov Kadin
Julio Lamas
Larry Lee
Kendra Macias Reed
David Nybo
Deborah Ortiz
Erin Reschke
Ginger Thompson
Shoun Thao
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 4 of 13 Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Staff
The commission is supported primarily by the following staff members.
Greg Sandlund, Planning Director, Community Development Department Stacia Cosgrove, Principal Planner, Community Development Department Bruce Monighan, AIA, Urban Design Manager, Community Development Department Kevin Colin, Principal Planner, Community Development Department Kourtney Burdick, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney Leslie Walker, Senior Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney Michael Sparks, Senior Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Staff Contact Information
City of Sacramento – Community Development Department
300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor – Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected]
(916) 808-7110
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 5 of 13 Purpose, Powers and Duties of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission
Purpose of the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission The commission is established for the purpose of serving as the City's planning commission as provided in the State Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code section 65000 et seq.), subject to the provisions of the City code. (City Code Section 2.60.020)
Powers and Duties of the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission
The Planning and Design Commission has the necessary powers and duties to carry out the State Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Section 65000 et seq.), subject to the provisions of the City code, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Title 17 relating to subdivisions;
B. Planning and Development Code relating to zoning and design review;
C. Recommend to the city council policies and programs in support of the urban design program established under the Planning and Development Code, including, but not limited to, urban design policies appropriate for inclusion in the general plan and other regulatory plans and programs of the city; and
D. Evaluate and submit comments and recommendations on proposed plans, public and private development projects, and environmental reviews that are not subject to review under Chapter 17.808 and that may affect the physical development of and urban design in the city, in coordination with the review and action by the city council, or other public agencies on the plan, project or environmental review.
Annually, the Commission reports to the City Council on its activities.
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 6 of 13 Message from the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Chair
I am pleased to present the Planning & Design Commission’s 2025 Annual Report and to take this opportunity to reflect on another year of meaningful partnership between the Commission, Planning Department staff, and the Sacramento community. The accomplishments highlighted in this report reflect our shared commitment to advancing equity, sustainability, and inclusive growth under the framework of the 2040 General Plan.
In 2025, Sacramento continued to make significant strides toward realizing the 2040 General Plan vision—a city that serves as a national model for sustainable, equitable growth and community development. Despite unexpected challenges, including delays in the distribution of anticipated federal grant funding, staff and commissioners demonstrated resilience by reallocating resources, filling key vacancies, and advancing dozens of major planning initiatives.
The Commission held 17 meetings in 2025, reviewing 41 agenda items, including 21 private development projects and 13 policy matters. While total agenda volume decreased modestly, the complexity and breadth of the Commission’s work deepened—spanning housing, environmental resilience, neighborhood planning, and land use modernization.
Three key themes defined our work in 2025:
1. Expanding Housing Access and Supporting Small Developers — Sacramento continued its strong momentum in housing access, affordability, and innovation. The Commission reviewed and advanced multiple housing projects and policy tools, including adoption of an ordinance removing minimum parking requirements, updates to universal design standards, and progress on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) initiatives. Staff launched the Small Developer Incubator Pilot Program, hosting a series of public events—including a Small Developer Academy and Networking Mixer—to help emerging local builders navigate financing, zoning, and design review. Together, these efforts reinforced the City’s commitment to inclusive economic development and “missing middle” housing solutions.
2. Advancing Neighborhood Resilience and Equity — Neighborhood and community-scale planning also saw major advancements. The City developed an updated vision and guiding principles for the River District Specific Plan and initiated early engagement for the Central City Specific Plan Update. The Neighborhood Development Action Team (NDAT) expanded its reach through community ambassador programs, ADU resource fairs, and plans for a citywide needs assessment to guide future neighborhood investments. These initiatives demonstrate Sacramento’s ongoing emphasis on community-led planning and trust-building between residents and City institutions.
3. Integrating Climate Action and Sustainable Design — The year also marked a pivotal moment for climate and equity policy. Staff completed the first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Annual Progress Report and participated in the Urban Land Institute’s Technical Leadership Exchange, helping shape Sacramento’s approach to extreme heat mitigation and green infrastructure. The Planning Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 7 of 13 Department’s ongoing Page 6 of 13 Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report work on tree canopy standards, energy reach codes, and zero- emission mobility infrastructure continues to align land use, health, and environmental goals.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Commission is eager to continue supporting initiatives such as the comprehensive Planning and Development Code Update for General Plan consistency, the Mixed Income Housing Ordinance Review, and implementation of the River District and Central City Specific Plans. We also anticipate new initiatives around ADUs on wheels, vacant property tax policy, and urban agriculture incentives as tools to promote adaptive, community based development.
I remain inspired by the dedication of our commissioners, city planners, and community partners who together ensure that Sacramento’s growth reflects its values of equity, resilience, and opportunity. While challenges remain—particularly in aligning economic development with environmental justice and climate adaptation goals—our shared resolve remains steadfast.
Sacramento’s planning framework continues to evolve, grounded in data, guided by collaboration, and enriched by the voices of our residents. As Chair, I extend my deep gratitude to staff and fellow commissioners for their thoughtful stewardship of the city’s future.
With optimism and appreciation,
Sincerely,
Enoch Yeung
Chair, Sacramento Planning & Design Commission
City of Sacramento
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 8 of 13 Key Accomplishments
This report will cover the period since the last report, January 2025 through December 2025.
In 2025, the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission held 16 regular meetings and one (1) special meeting. The Commission’s work centers on r eview and approval of both private development project entitlements as well as planning policy items. The overall number of items on the Commission’s agendas went down approximately 34% in 2025 to 4 1 total agenda items (from 62 items in 2024). In terms of the type of items on the Commission’s agendas, the division of work between private development projects (5 6%) and policy items (44%) remains relatively unchanged over the prior year.
Highlights are listed below:
A. Private Development Project Applications
The Commission took action on approximately 21 private development projects, either rendering the final decision or recommending approval to City Council. Twelve (12) of those projects involved a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) , including on/off-site alcohol sales (4), auto service and repair (2), and one ( each) gas station, monopole, tobacco sales, mini-storage, outdoor amusement, and drive-through restaurant. No CUPs for cannabis uses were heard by the Commission in 2025.
The Commission heard one (1) appeal of a project decision from the Director level: a third- party appeal of the CUP modification related to alcohol sales for the Northgate AM/PM (Z24- 030).
There are currently 11 FTE (full time equivalent) staff positions assigned to process private development applications (at any level of review). Staff process a wide variety of projects, including new or remodeled residential dwellings, commercial development, tentative maps, site plan and design review, rezone requests, conditional use permits, annexations, or density bonus requests. Commission level projects typically take 6-8 months to process but can take over a year. Typically, fewer than 10% of planning applications require Commission and/or Council level approval.
B. 2025 Work Program Highlights/Policy Items
Adopted by City Council on January 28, 2025, the 2025 Planning and Zoning Work Program contained forty-four (44) projects assigned to 14.25 FTE (full time equivalent) long range and zoning staff.
The Planning and Design Commission conducted public hearings related to the following projects on Table 1, in furtherance of the Work Program priorities. The activities are arranged in chronological order.
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 9 of 13 Table 1: Work Plan Items Heard by the Commission, Jan-Dec 2025
Project Activity Date
1. Housing Element
Implementation Program
H20. Universal Design
Ordinance - Initial
Review (LR24-005)
Review and Comment: 2025 Planning and
Zoning Work Program, Housing Policy
Initiative.
1/16/2025
2. An Ordinance Amending
Various Provisions of
Title 17 of the
Sacramento City Code
Relating to Off-Street
Vehicle Parking
Requirements (M25-004)
Recommendation to Council: Ordinance
to amend the Planning and Development
Code to remove minimum parking
requirements from Title 17, consistent
with direction in the 2040 General Plan.
2025 Planning and Zoning Work Program
item, Climate and Equity Policy Initiatives.
2/27/2025
3. Title 17 Cannabis Code
Amendments Project
(M25-003)
Review and Comment: Draft ordinance
amending various portions of Title 17
related to cannabis land uses. 2025
Planning and Zoning Work Program item,
Citywide Policy Initiatives.
3/13/2025
4. 2024 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report
Receive and file the 2023 Housing Element
Annual Report. The Annual Progress
Report details the progress made during
the prior year in meeting Housing Element
goals. This is a Council Directed/State
Mandated housing policy initiative in the
Work Program.
4/10/2025
5. 2040 General Plan
Annual Report for 2024
(LR25-002)
Review and Comment: 2025 Planning and
Zoning Work Program, Citywide Policy
Initiatives.
5/8/2025
6. Climate Action &
Adaptation Plan Annual
Progress Report (LR25-
001)
Review and Comment: 2025 Planning and
Zoning Work Program, Climate and
Equity Policy Initiatives.
5/8/2025
7. Review of City FY2025-
30 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for
Consistency with the
2040 General Plan (M25-
011)
Recommendation to Council: Review and
forward to Council. 2025 Planning and
Zoning Work Program item, Ongoing
Programmatic Work.
5/22/2025
8. Railyards Sign District
(M25-005)
Request the Commission initiate the
creation of a special sign district for the
Railyards Special Planning District (SPD).
7/28/2025
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 10 of 13
9. 2040 General Plan and
Title 17 Consistency:
Status Update,
Overview, and Text
Amendments (LR25-003)
Recommendation to Council: Initiate
rezoning and text amendments to the
Planning and Development Code (Title 17)
to ensure consistency with the 2040
General Plan. 2025 Planning and Zoning
Work Program, Citywide Policy Initiatives.
8/14/2025
10. SB 684 Ordinance (M25-
008)
Recommendation to Council: Various
amendments to the Planning and
Development Code. Was originally part of
2024 Work Program.
10/23/2025
11. 2025 General Plan
Amendments (LR25-005)
Recommendation to Council: Various
minor amendments to the General Plan
land use designations.
10/23/2025
12. 2025 Title 17 Omnibus
Ordinance (M25-013)
Ordinance amending various sections of
Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code.
11/13/2025
13. River District Specific
Plan Update (LR24-003)
Overview and request to initiate a Special
Planning District (SPD) text amendment.
2025 Planning and Zoning Work Program,
Neighborhood/Community Planning
Initiative.
11/13/2025
C. Prior Year Recommendations
With the 2024 Annual Report, the Commission made the following two recommendations:
1. Recommendation #1: Consider Reducing the Number of Commissioners and/or Number of Votes Required to Pass a Motion.
a. In furtherance of this recommendation, staff prepared a report and the Commission discussed the topic at its public meeting on April 10, 2025. b. The item was heard by the Personnel and Public Employees (P&PE) Committee on October 7, 2025. The P&PE Committee decided not to take action at this time.
2. Recommendation #2: Request Workshop to Discuss Alcohol Conditional Use Permits and EJ Element Policy EJ-2.16. This General Plan policy discourages the establishment of new drive-through restaurants, alcohol permits for off-site sales, and tobacco sales points near food deserts, schools, and pedestrian priority areas.
a. Discussion of this recommendation was to occur subsequent to the adoption of citywide code amendments related to cannabis use CUPs. The cannabis code amendments are not yet complete; the discussion is anticipated in Spring 2026.
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 11 of 13 Commission Resources Expended
The estimated cost to support the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission in 2024 was $313,689.
The estimated cost to support the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission in 2025 was $253,531.
In 2025, the commission held 17 meetings. Each meeting averaged approximately 1.8 hours.
Below is a breakdown of expenditures made to support the commission during this review period.
The estimated cost per meeting is as follows:
Meetings Hours Rate Total
Staff report creation and review – department staff 17 32.9 $234 $7,699 Staff report review – city attorney staff 17 2.5 $216 $540 Agenda review, preparation, and publishing – city clerk 17 10.0 $35 $350 Meeting presentation preparation 17 2.5 $234 $585
Meeting attendance – department staff 17 14.6 $234 $3,416 Meeting attendance – city attorney staff 17 1.8 $216 $389 Meeting attendance – city clerk staff 17 3.6 $58 $209
Meeting attendance – IT staff 17 1.8 $53 $95
Meeting attendance – building security 17 3.6 $33 $119
Post meeting tasks: minutes, legislative document processing, attendance tracking
17 5.0 $35 $175
Commissioner stipend processing (quarterly) 12/year $42 $30 Commissioner stipends (13 commissioners) 17 13 $100 $1,200 Total 2025 Meetings Cost $14,806
Additional Expenditures:
There were no additional expenditures in 2025.
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 12 of 13 Workplan for Upcoming Year
At the end of each calendar year, Planning staff bring forward a draft Planning and Zoning Work Program to be reviewed and updated by the Planning and Design Commission and the City’s Law and Legislation Committee. The work program is then adopted by the City Council each year in January/February. The development of the annual work program helps Staff, the Commission, and City Council to collectively prioritize initiatives in light of competing interests and limited staff resources. The annual work program also helps to inform the public and decision makers about the work that is being done by City Planning Staff in furtherance of General Plan goals and objectives.
The draft Work Program is first discussed at a review and comment session before the Planning and Design Commission. Commissioners make comments and recommend policy initiatives to be incorporated into the program.
Planning staff then returns to the November Commission meeting to present an updated Work Program with additional analysis on any Commissioner-recommended policy initiatives or questions. The staff report indicates whether the work program:
1. Already encompasses the Commissioner-recommended policy initiatives;
2. Adds the recommended policy initiative(s); or
3. Does not include the recommended policy initiative for the coming year.
The Commission is asked to vote to forward its recommendations to the Law and Legislation Committee and City Council. The proposed 2026 Work Program is included in this report as Appendix A.
Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Annual Report Page 13 of 13 Appendices
A. 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
1 Total Full Time Equivalent Staff (FTE) Available: 13 FTE Long-Range (22,750 work hours per year)
2.25 FTE Zoning (3,938 work hours per year)
(1 FTE = 1750 work hours per year) Q1: January – March ‘26; Q2: April – June ‘26; Q3: July – September ‘26; Q4: October – December ‘26
Project Estimated Hours
(Within Time
Period)
Reason for Being
in the Work
Program
Level of Outreach
(High/Med/Low)
Commission/Council Milestones
Citywide Policy Initiatives
2040 General Plan and Title 17
Consistency
1,750 2040 General Plan
Implementing
Action
High Commission Workshops – Q2/Q3
Commission/Council Hearings – Q4
Amend Title 17 to Incorporate
Missing Middle Housing Interim
Ordinance
440 General Plan
Implementing
Actions
Medium Commission Workshops – Q2/Q3
Commission/Council Hearings – Q4
Citywide Rezone Program for
consistency with General Plan
1,500 2040 General Plan
Implementing
Action
High Commission Workshops – Q2/Q3
Commission & Council Hearing – Q4
Urban Level of Flood Protection
Implementation Plan (support
DOU)
500 State Mandated Medium Council Hearing - Q3
Urban Agriculture Incentive
Zone Implementation
80 Council Directed Low Annual Application Period – Q3 - Q4 Adoption of Truck Route Map in
the 2040 General Plan (Per AB
98)
320 State Mandated Medium Council Hearing – Q1
2040 General Plan Annual
Report
200 Council Directed High Commission Hearing – Q2
Council Hearing – Q2
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
2 Omnibus Ordinance
• 2024 State Legislation
• Streamlining
• Admin Cleanup
240 State Mandated
Council Priority
Low Council Hearing – Q1
Omnibus Ordinance
• 2025 State Legislation
• Streamlining
• Admin Cleanup
240 State Mandated
Council Priority
Low Commission Hearing – Q2
Council Hearing – Q3
Chapter 17.616
Waste Management Ordinance
Comprehensive Update
320 State Mandated High
Council – Q2 2026
Short-term Rental Regulations
Streamline
160 Staff Initiated Low Adoption Hearings – Q1
Home Occupation Permit
Regulations Update – General
Plan Policy LUP-A.11
320 2040 General Plan
Implementing
Action
Medium Commission Workshop – Q2
Commission Hearing – Q3
Council Hearing – Q4
Off-site Alcohol Sales
Workshop & Ordinance
480 Commission
Directed
High Commission Workshop – Q1
ESC Sign Code Amendment 160 Council Directed Low Council Hearing – Q2
Cannabis Zoning Regulations
Update
100 Council Directed High Council Hearing – Q1
Housing Policy Initiatives
Vacant Property Tax Measure 400 Council Directed Medium Law & Legislation Committee Meeting – Q1
TBD – Q2
For-sale ADU’s (AB 1033)
Ordinance
440 Council Directed Medium Commission Workshop – Q2
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
3 Adoption Hearings – Q3
Condo Conversion Ordinance
Review
440 Housing Element
Implementation
Program
Medium Commission Workshop – Q3
Adoption Hearings – Q4
ADU’s on Wheels (Housing
Element Program H23)
440 Housing Element
Implementation
Program
Medium Ordinance Amendment– Commission
Workshop – Q1
Adoption Hearings – Q2
Universal Design Ordinance
Outreach
100 Housing Element
Implementation
Program
High Complete Outreach - Q1
2021-2029 Housing Element
Program Implementation and
Monitoring, Housing Policy
Working Group & Annual Report
540 Council
Directed/State
Mandated
Medium Program Implementation and Monitoring –
Q1 – Q4
Report submitted to State – Q2
Small Developer Incubator
Program
300 Grant Funded High
Ongoing program support and City-hosted
events Q1-Q4
Neighborhood/Community Planning Initiatives
River District Specific Plan
Update
1,750 Council Directed Medium Commission Workshop – Q2
Commission/Council Hearings – Q4
Central City Specific Plan
Update
1,750 Council Directed High Public Review Draft Commission Workshop(s) – Q3
Commission/Council Hearings – Q4
Stockton Blvd Plan –
Implementation
240 Council Directed Medium Grant management – Q1
Support community implementation –
Ongoing
Other Neighborhood
Development Action Team
(NDAT) Plans and Initiatives
1,750 Council Directed Medium Ongoing
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
4 • Educational Initiatives
(e.g. ADU Resource
Fair, Small Developer
Incubator)
• NDAT Citywide Planning
Needs Assessment
• Community Ambassador
Program
• Other NDAT Plans &
Initiatives
Climate and Equity Policy Initiatives
Energy Reach Code
Development for AC—>Heat
Pump Requirement
700 General Plan
Implementing
Action, CAAP
Measure, and
Existing Building
Electrification
Strategy
High Council Hearing – Q4
CAAP Monitoring and Annual
Report
400 CAAP
Implementing
Action
High Commission – Q2
Council – Q2
Revisions to Vehicle and Bicycle
Parking Requirements
250 Planning and
Design
Commission
Directed; Housing
Element & General
Plan Implementing
Action
High Council/Commission Hearings– Q1
Extreme Heat Mitigation
Initiatives:
• Considering Minimum
Tree Requirements for
New Development
• Heat Resilient Design
Techniques
1,100 General Plan and
CAAP
Implementing
Action
High Commission Workshop - Q2
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
5 Support for Interdepartmental
Extreme Heat Initiatives:
• Updates to Parking Lot
Shading Requirements
• Public Infrastructure
Adaptation to Heat
400
General Plan and
CAAP
Implementing
Action
Low Commission Workshop - Q3
Interdepartmental Support for
the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update
250 General Plan
Implementing
Action
Low Ongoing
Food Literacy Urban Farm
Community Action Plan
• Commence Community
Advisory Committee
• Public Engagement
• Vision and Goals Workshop
with the community
1050 General Plan
Implementing
Action
High Project Kickoff – Q1
Community Engagement – Q3
Zero Emission Vehicle Adoption
Progress Report considering:.
• Opportunities to support EV
acceptance; and e
• Expand EV charging
infrastructure (e.g.,
apartments, homes without
driveways)
400 CAAP
Implementing
Action
Medium Commission Report – Q4
Net Zero Energy for Buildings -
Feasibility Assessment
• Determining available
pathways to achieve net
zero carbon emissions
(storage, renewable energy
sources, etc.)
200 CAAP
Implementing
Action
Medium Ongoing
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
6 Support SMUD-led efforts to
expand local energy storage,
production, and grid integration
of distributed energy resources.
300 CAAP
Implementing
Action
Medium Ongoing
Climate Change Collaboration
and Partnerships including:
• SMUD
• Capital Region Climate
Readiness Collaborative
• Elk Grove
• Sacramento County
300 CAAP
Implementing
Action
Medium Ongoing
Ongoing Programmatic Work
Planning Counter Support:
Cross-Training for
Long Range Section
820 Operational
Requirement
Low N/A
Planning Academy 750 Council Directed Medium Q1 – Q2
Fee Management (HIF, HTF,
Reduced Impact Fee for
Affordable Housing)
500 Council Directed Low N/A
Other Ongoing Tasks (i.e. Grant
Applications, Award
Applications, Floodplain
Management, CIP Consistency,
Right-of-Way Abandonments,
etc.)
440 Council Directed Low Annual Staff Reports to Commission and City Council
Total Long-Range Hours 21,000 (12 FTE)
Total Zoning Hours 2020 (1.09 FTE)
2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program
7 Project Websites:
2040 General Plan and Title 17 Consistency: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/major- projects/2040GPTitle17Consistency
Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/long-range/urban- agriculture/tax-incentives-for-urban-agriculture
Mixed Income Housing Ordinance Review: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/housing/mixed- income-housing-ordinance-review
River District Specific Plan Update: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/major- projects/RiverDistrictSpecificPlan
Stockton Boulevard Plan Implementation: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/major- projects/stockton-blvd-plan
Revisions to Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Requirements: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community- development/planning/housing/parking-revisions
Total FTE Required 13.09