The Planning Department’s Special Projects are activities that plan for the long-term growth and development of the community.  The following are projects currently under development by the Department.

General Plan Update - The City is completing an update to its General Plan.

Southeast Policy Area Strategic Plan – This project involves the preparation of a master plan (in the form of a strategic plan) for the Southeast Policy area, 1,200 acres located in the southern area of the City.

Civic Center and Community Park - More than 76 acres of land on the south side of Elk Grove Boulevard will one day be the home of a new Civic Center and Community Park for the City of Elk Grove.

Triangle Special Planning Area Update - As part of the General Plan Update, the City is making changes to the Triangle Special Planning Area (SPA).

General Plan/Zoning Consistency Program - In parallel with the City’s General Plan Update, the City is preparing a series of amendments to its Zoning Code and other portions of the Municipal Code.  The Zoning Consistency Program is intended to provide consistency between the Municipal Code and the forthcoming General Plan Update.