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Also on the calendar, agenda not published yet:
- August 25, 2026 Special City Council Meeting/Work Session 5:30 PMAugust 25, 2026
- August 26, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 5:30 PMAugust 26, 2026
- September 7, 2026 Special Meeting 4:00 PM/Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 PMSeptember 7, 2026
- September 9, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 5:30 PMSeptember 9, 2026
- September 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 PMSeptember 21, 2026
- September 29, 2026 Special City Council Meeting/Work Session 5:30 PMSeptember 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zoning in the City of Rancho Cordova is governed by the Zoning Code, which is Title 23 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code (RCMC). The Zoning Code is the primary tool the city uses to implement its General Plan. It divides the city into zoning districts and sets different regulations for each district covering allowed land uses, the maximum size of structures, and performance requirements such as landscaping and parking.
Under RCMC Chapter 23.301, the city is divided into two general groups of districts: base zoning districts and overlay zoning districts. Every parcel has a base zoning district that establishes its primary type and intensity of land use. Base districts are organized into six categories: agricultural, residential, mixed-use, general commercial and industrial, public/quasi-public, and special purpose. Overlay zoning districts supplement the base zone to add flexibility, protect unique site features, or apply location-specific standards; where they conflict, the overlay provisions apply.
Rancho Cordova's residential base districts include Rural Residential (RR) and Estate Residential (ER), along with a series of RD districts that cap density by maximum dwelling units per acre, ranging from RD-1 (one unit per acre) up to RD-30 (thirty units per acre). The city also has Medium Density Residential (MDR), High Density Residential (HDR), and Residential Mobile Home (RMH) districts. These are listed in Table 23.301-1 of the Zoning Code and correspond to the city's General Plan land use designations.
The Planning Commission is comprised of seven appointed Rancho Cordova residents (five regular members and two at-large members) who assist the City Council by reviewing proposed development projects and making recommendations, which may include approvals, denials, or requested changes. The Commission also provides recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the general plan, zoning code, specific plans, and special planning areas. In some cases development proposals go to the City Council for final approval.
The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second Wednesday of every month, and on an as-needed basis on the fourth Wednesday of every month, at 5:30 PM at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive. The Commission may also meet at other times the chairperson, in partnership with the city's Planning Division, deems necessary. Agendas, minutes, and videos are posted by the city.
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