Planning Division

Announcements

On July 22, 2025, The Board of Supervisors approved updates to the County’s Oak Resources Conservation Ordinance (Chapter 130.39 of the Zoning Ordinance).  Click here for the hearing materials and copies of the final adopted ordinances. The code updates will also be posted to the online County Code Viewer once they are published.  For more information, please visit the Oak Tree Removal Information webpage or the County's Frequently Asked Questions.  You may also reach out to Planning Division staff at their contact information on this page. 

On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Interim Design Standards to promote consistent and considerate community character within El Dorado County!

• Commercial, Multifamily, and Mixed Use Project Applicants: Refer to the Interim Design Standards and Guidelines.
• Streamlined Ministerial Housing Applicants: Refer to the Interim Objective Design Standards and visit our Applications page and scroll down to the State Streamlined Housing Applications section.

Visit our Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) page to view our ADU Plans Gallery!

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to serving our citizens with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. Our professional staff work to simplify the planning and building experience for our citizens to encourage a thriving economy for all.