The Planning Division provides the community with current and long range planning services to maintain and enhance the City as a safe, vital and attractive community.  

Current Planning

Current planning provides information on development policies and standards including General Plan, specific plans, zoning, subdivision regulations and design guidelines. The staff reviews development permit applications which involve environmental and historic preservation reviews, neighborhood contacts, and staff reports to city commissions and City Council. Staff to the Planning Commission. 

Long Range Planning

Long Range Planning involves the update and maintenance of the General Plan, area plans and special research projects. Current efforts with community engagement include:

• Core Area Planning Amendments and General Plan Update

Zoning Information

• For Zoning Ordinance, see Municipal CodeChapter 40.
• For Zoning info on individual parcels, see Zoning Standards.
• For information on Accessory Dwelling Units or Pre-Designed ADUs.

Planning Documents

General and Specific Plans

• General Plan
• General Plan Program EIR 
  Downtown Davis Specific Plan and Form Based Code information.
• Gateway-Olive Drive Specific Plan (updated 2022) 
• South Davis Specific Plan

Design Guidelines

• Design Guidelines for Traditional Residential Neighborhoods (Old North, Old East, University Ave/Rice Lane)
• Sign Design Guidelines Citywide 

Housing

• Link to Housing Element Update 2021-2029 (Version 3) information. 
  Link to City of Davis Affordable Housing Program information. 

Sustainability/Climate Action and Adaptation

• Link to 2020 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) information  

Transportation Planning 

• Link to Transportation Planning information. 

Environmental Review

• How to Participate in the Environmental Review Process

General Information

• Core Parking Districts Map 
• Sphere of Influence for the City of Davis approved by Yolo County June 2008