(AGENPARL) – Wed 27 August 2025 Don’t Miss the City of Sacramento’sSmall Developer Academy!
Are you a small developer, homeowner, or project manager planning to build in Sacramento? Join us for a Small Developer Academy, designed to demystify the development process from initial inquiry to final inspection. Whether you’re pursuing an ADU, a small residential project, or just exploring your options, this session will walk you through every critical step.

Topics to be covered include:Zoning & Project Submittals – Learn how to gather information, understand submittal pathways, and navigate fees, exemptions, and planning requirements, including for ADUs.Site Plan & Design Review (SPDR) – Understand what Site Plan and Design Review is, what triggers it, what reviewers look for, timelines, and how to avoid common delays.Building Submittals – Get tips on submitting successfully through the Public Permit Portal and an overview of impact fees and permitting thresholds.Plan Review Process – Learn what plan reviewers expect, how long reviews take, and how different codes and departments are involved.Inspections 101 – Prepare for final inspections with insights on scheduling, what inspectors look for, and best practices across departments.
This event includes Q&A throughout. Bring your questions and get actionable answers from City staff.
Who Should Attend: Small developers, builders, architects, homeowners, and anyone planning to submit a development project in Sacramento.
Register Here! https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=tacd554c,6d85f07,6d86b41 event is part of the City’s Small Developer Incubator Program, which seeks to create a network of developers and contractors who are invested in the economic health and vitality of local Sacramento neighborhoods and build local capacity to develop smaller-scale housing solutions to address California’s housing shortage. For more information, visit the project webpage here. 

Questions?Greta Soos, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Sacramento | Community Development Department
(916) 808-2027

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