Sacramento Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Sacramento held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 52% compared to February (58 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Enclave At Airport Road Residential Development

Approved.

Approved construction of 32 detached single-unit dwellings on a 2-acre site northeast of Airport Road and Tanzanite Avenue in North Natomas. Project includes development agreement, rezoning from R-1-A to R-1-A PUD zone, PUD schematic plan amendment to add project to Natomas Crossing Area Two PUD, tentative map to subdivide into 32 lots and 8 common lots, and site plan design review. Planning and Design Commission forwarded unanimous recommendation of approval from January 22, 2026 meeting.

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Orbit Gas Station Historical Designation - Northgate Boulevard

Deferred.

The historical designation for the Orbit gas station/car dealership property on Northgate Boulevard was withdrawn and will be re-noticed for a future meeting. Vice Mayor Talamantes indicated ongoing conversations with the business owners to find mutual agreement before proceeding with historical designation.

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ADU Design Standards for Historic Properties

Approved.

Resolution enacting accessory dwelling unit design standards for historic properties, establishing objective criteria for roof types, siding materials, window trim, and other aesthetic elements. Projects not meeting standards would require site plan design review. Preservation Director Sean DeCourcy presented.

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Delta Shores Finance Plan and Development Impact Fee Update

Approved.

Approved updated finance plan reflecting revised land use assumptions, additional fee-funded infrastructure, and updated costs. Results in overall fee increase across residential land uses subject to Delta Shores impact fee. Also updated city code to change sub-area name from Stone Boswell to Stone Beeland.

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Zoning Changes

• R-1-A → R-1-A PUD, 2 acres at Northeast of Airport Road and Tanzanite Avenue, North Natomas (Not specified in transcript)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 17 instances
• residential: 9 instances
• zoning: 6 instances
• land use: 6 instances
• setback: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in February.
• Land use is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in February.

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