Reference
Detailed information about the department and the services we offer.
About DSD
- Announcements Archive
- Current and past department announcements.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Get answers to some of the more common questions we get here at DSD.
- Job Opportunities
- Find out more about working at DSD.
- Resolutions & Ordinances
- An archive of City resolutions and ordinances related to the Development Services Department.
Programs
- MATRIX
- The MATRIX merges Development Services Department Staff and all City Departments related to the development review process into specialized teams organized around Development Types (Products) - eliminating the traditional function based silos created by Department Divisions.
Facility Permit Program (FPP)
The Facility Permit Program facilitates a rapid approval process for tenant alterations and improvements of commercial and industrial facilities.
Tools
- Fee Information Tool
- Complete directory of our fees.
- Maps
- Our directory of all the maps we offer online, as well as information about digitally submitting your maps, and other GIS-related information.
- Online Application Search
- Review online all current and past development applications, including building permits, planning applications, and development engineering applications. Just enter the address or application number.
- One Voice Sacramento
- Discuss current development projects and issues with other members of the public.
- Team Directory
- Contact information for all DSD employees.
Reports
- Current Design Review Projects
- Latest list of design review projects, organized by council district.
- Current Historic Preservation Projects
- Latest list of historic preservation projects, organized by council district.
- Development Activity Reports
- The Development Activity Reports are prepared by the Long Range Planning Section of the Planning and Building Department of the City of Sacramento on a semi-annual basis. The objective of this report is to provide a six-month review of planning and building permit activity citywide and in each Community Plan Area within the City.