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Housing Element
Adopted 3/5/2003


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Reports, Plans, & Ordinances

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2007 California Building Code Design Criteria

New Building Code Adoption

Policy for Subdivision Master Plan Reviews

Subdivision Review & Digital Data Procedures
A current step by step process for Subdivision and Digital Data Review for the City of West Sacramento.

Documents Price List
A current price list for documents available for purchase from the Community Development Department..

Fire Department Building Standards

Project Review Committee


Building

Acessible Parking

Commercial Tenant improvement plan submittal checklist

New Commercial, Industrial buildings and additions plan submittal checklist

Conventional Light-Frame bracing

Demolition permits and disconnection of utilities requirements

Detached accesssory structures plan submittal checklist

Exempt (projects that do not require a building permit)

Fee's (Buildings Division only)

Fire code requirements for fire sprinkler submittal

Garage conversion plan submittal checklist

High-Piled combustible storage plan submittal checklist

Inspections (typical)

Kitchen remodels

Multi-Family plan submittal checklist

New single family plan submittal checklist

Paint Spray Booth plan review requirements

Photo Voltaic plan submittal checklist

Plot plan sample and requirements for submittal

Premise Identification information

Storage Rack handout

Re-pitched/Refoof plan submittal requirements

Reroof Inspection procedures

Residential additions plan submittal checklist

Signs-plan submittal checklist

Swimming pools and spa plan submittal requirements

Windows rescue/escape detail requirements



Engineering

General

Standard Specifications & Details 2002
Engineering design standards, construction specifications, standard details & other city engineering information.

Fee Schedule - September 2008

Capital Improvement Plan

A five-year summary of major public improvement projects in the City of West Sacramento.

Transportation Planning & Traffic Documents

Traffic Demand Model Update

Super Cumulative Traffic Study - Full Version
The City of West Sacramento has been presented with a number of development proposals in the Southport area which, if approved, would require significant amendment of the adopted Southport Framework plan. In response, DKS Associates was retained to perform a traffic analysis to determine potential impacts of these proposed developments beyond those identified in the Southport Framework Plan.

Residential Traffic Calming Program
A description of the program and the Petition to request a study.

Residential Traffic Calming Program Petition

Broadway Bridge White Paper

Traffic Impact Fee

Sewer Impact Fee

Water Impact Fee

Drainage Impact Fee

1991 Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Master Plan

West Sacramento & Sacramento Downtown Riverfront Bridge Alternatives (March 5, 2007)

Encroachment Permit Information

Encroachment Permit General Requirements & Process Information
Requirements and other information that will assist applicants with the encroachment permit process

Encroachment Permit Requirements
Requirements that are to be read by all permittees and are found on the back of each encroachment permit.

Encroachment Permit Insurance Forms
Insurance is needed prior to issuance of an encroachment permit. Failing to fully complete the additional insured (3 numbered items within the box) are typical reasons for declining insurance forms, usually leading to delays in permit issuance.

Encroachment Permit Bond
Encroachment permit bonds are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing an encroachment permit. Cash, check, or letter off credit are other alternatives acceptable to the city.

Encroachment Permit Letter of Credit
Encroachment permit letters of credit are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing an encroachment permit. Cash, check, or bond are other alternatives acceptable to the city.

Backflow Assembly Installation Requirements
Encroachment permit and other related information that is needed prior to installation.

Demolition Requirements
Encroachment permit and other related information that is needed for demolition.

Grading Permit Information

Grading Permit General Requirements & Other Grading Permit Information
Requirements, initial fees, and other information that will assist applicants with the grading permit process.

Grading Permit Bond
Grading permit bonds are among the deposit options the City accepts prior to issuing a grading permit. Cash, check, or letter of credit are other alternatives acceptable to the city.

Grading Permit Letter of Credit
Grading permit letters of credit are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing a grading permit. Cash, check or bond are other alternatives acceptable to the city.

General Notes & Requirements

Civil Site Plan General Notes
A list of required general notes pertaining to all civil site plans which must be displayed on all submitted civil site plans for city approval.

Trenching & Boring General Notes
A list of required general notes pertaining to trenching or boring which must be displayed on all submitted trenching and/or boring plans for City approval.

City Park General Notes
A list of general notes that must be displayed on all city park plans that are submitted for city approval.

Subdivision Landscape and Irrigation General Notes
A list of required general notes pertaining to subdivision landscaping and subdivision irrigation that are to be displayed on all submitted subdivision plans for city approval.

 

Utilities Master Plan Documents

2005 West Sacramento Water Masterplan

2005 Urban Water Management Plan

2003 Southport Sewer Master Plan

2003 Wastewater Master Plan

Planning

General Plan Policy - Updated Housing Element Adopted March 5, 2003

General Plan Background Report
A comprehensive overview of the city and its environment.

2003 Parks Master Plan (18 MB PDF)

2004 Zoning Map (3 MB PDF)

Zoning Designation Legend

Zoning Ordinances

Landscape Development Guidelines

Fencing Regulations

West Capitol Avenue Action Plan (8 MB PDF)

West Capitol Avenue/Central Business District Design Guidelines (13 MB PDF)

Southport Framework Plan (4 MB PDF)

Southport Design Guidelines

West Sacramento Triangle Plan Vol I.*

West Sacramento Triangle Plan Vol II.*

West Sacramento Triangle Specific Plan EIR - Supplemental Transportation and Noise Sections*

West Sacramento Triangle Specific Plan EIR - Final*

Washington Specific Plan*

Riverpoint Marketplace Design Guidelines (PD-45)

West Sacramento - Roots of a New City - (36 MB PDF)
Copyrighted by the Yolo County Historical Society and is presented with their permission.  Original copies of this book are available for purchase at the West Sacramento Historical Society's Museum and Visitor's Center, 324 Third St. West Sacramento CA 95605, (916) 374-1849.

FEMA Flood Maps
(West Sacramento has two FIRM Maps. They are:Community Panel Number 0607280005B and Community Panel Number 0607280010B )

  *  Both files are in Adobe PDF format and are between 5 and 30MB in size. This may cause download times to vary.