Change in service: City Hall is here for you! While our public buildings are closed, our services and staff are still working. Planning applications can be submitted electronically through the Electronic Planning Application File Dropbox. Download applications, submittal requirements and fee information. Email Planning or call (916) 478-2265

Payment of Planning applications will be accepted via check submitted by mail or over the phone via credit card until City Hall is open to the public again. Applicants submitting applications to Planning will be provided an invoice that must be included with the check submittal or with credit card payment. Credit card payments may be made by contacting the cashier’s office at (916) 627-3279. If the cashier is not available please leave a voicemail and you'll receive a call within 2 business days for payment processing. 

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OpenCounter is a customized guide to help applicants identify zoning details for a prospective business location, as well as outlining the permits and fees required to start a business in Elk Grove

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About the Planning Division

The City of Elk Grove Current Planning Division provides staff to assist in guiding future growth and change in a manner that conforms to adopted policies and ordinances and that reflects community values. Current Planning provides functions and services that include public information and assistance to customers at the front counter and by telephone, development review and environmental review to implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The department is also responsible for the development and maintenance and operations of the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Housing and Grants programs.

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