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Zoning Definitions

Some common zoning designations used within the City of Sacramento:

R-1: Standard Single-Family Zone

This is a low density residential zone composed of single-family, detached residences on lots a minimum of fifty-two (52) feet by one hundred (100) feet in size. A duplex or a halfplex is allowed on a corner lot subject to compliance with development standards. Residential neighborhoods are commonly zoned this way.

R-3: Multi-Family Zone

This is a multi-family residential zone intended for more traditional types of apartments.

C-2: General Commercial Zone

This is a general commercial zone which provides for the sale of commodities, or performance of services, including repair facilities, offices, small wholesale stores or distributors, and limited processing and packaging. Good examples are a small neighborhood hardware store or a corner market.

M-2: Heavy Industrial Zone

This zone permits the manufacture or treatment of goods from raw materials.

A: Agricultural Zone

This is an agricultural zone restricting the use of land primarily to agriculture and farming.

Sometimes a zoning category may have what is called an "overlay," meaning an additional designation that may further restrict the uses or development standards for construction within that zone. Examples of overlay designations are:

TO: Transit Overlay

Used for properties within a ¼ mile of a Light Rail Transit Station.

NC: Neighborhood Corridor Overlay

Used in the Central City area to encourage the development of new housing in specified general commercial (C-2) zoned corridors.

How do I look up my zoning?

Every parcel of property has a zoning designation. To look up the zoning of a particular property, try the following:

1. Open the Permit Application Archive system.
2. Click on "Check Permits".
3. Click on "By Address" under "Look up Address and Parcel details".
4. Enter the street number and street name (without the suffix, ie. Street, Drive, Blvd., etc.) into the appropriate fields.
5. Click on the "Search" button.
6. Click on the appropriate address that appears in the search results.
7. Click on the parcel number link.
8. The Parcel Details page will list the property's zone, as well as other information.

If you cannot find the address or parcel you have in mind, please contact Customer Service at 916-264-5011 for more information.