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, third and fifth (when applicable) 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.

For more information on upcoming Planning Commission meetings, please contact Laura Gray, Interim 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 draft Housing Element Update is available for public review. Following public review, the Planning Commission and City Council will review the document for adoption in May and June 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	Master Planning of the Area South of Elk Grove » Workshops are planned for December 4 and 5 to begin discussing the City's Urban Study Areas. Click here to learn more.
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.