Elk Grove, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 46 districts.
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What's in the Elk Grove dataset
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Category & ordinance article
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 46 districts mapped
Use classes, resolved
- Read per zoning district
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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- Flood hazard & environmental layers
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Where uses are permitted in Elk Grove
Share of Elk Grove's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 62.28%
- Multi-family
- 12.29%
- ADU
- 63.81%
- Two-family
- 39.21%
- Retail
- 89.31%
- Eating & drinking
- 12.13%
- Office
- 54.86%
- Hotel / motel
- 29.14%
- Industrial
- 5.24%
- Storage & warehouses
- 89.31%
- Short-term rental
- 66.49%
Elk Grove, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Permitted Uses | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AC Auto Commercial | Commercial |
| 122.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
AG-80 Agricultural | Agriculture | - | 45.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
AR-1 Agricultural Residential | Mixed |
| 480.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
AR-10 Agricultural Residential | Mixed |
| 10.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
Showing 4 of 46 districts
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Where can I build multifamily in Elk Grove?
5 of 46 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.
Run it →Which sites allow a warehouse?
3 industrial districts (HI, LI, LI/FX) with height and access limits.
Run it →Are ADUs allowed in Elk Grove?
Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.
Run it →What does AC actually permit?
The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.
Run it →What should developers know about Elk Grove zoning?
Elk Grove's zoning is built around a graduated residential-density system that gives developers precise control over unit yield. The dominant district is Low Density Residential (RD-5) at about 5,380 acres, and the city's residential code runs as a numbered ladder - from very low density (RD-1, RD-2, RD-3) through low (RD-4, RD-5), medium (RD-10, RD-12, RD-15, RD-18) and up to high density (RD-20, RD-25, RD-30, RD-40). The trailing number signals the density tier, so a developer can read intended intensity directly off the designation. Layered around the suburban core are large Agricultural Residential districts (AR-1, AR-2, AR-5, AR-10) that hold the city's rural and transitional edges, with AR-2 alone covering about 2,566 acres.
The city also carries a substantial employment and open-space framework. Heavy Industrial (HI, about 559 acres) and Light Industrial (LI, about 679 acres) anchor the job base, supported by Industrial Office Park (MP) and a Light Industrial Flex (LI/FX) district. Commercial activity is segmented into General (GC, about 363 acres), Limited (LC), and Auto Commercial (AC), with Business and Professional Office (BP) handling office uses. Open Space (about 1,610 acres), Park and Recreation (about 965 acres), and Public Services (about 976 acres) together account for a major share of land, reflecting Elk Grove's planned, amenity-driven suburban form.
For anyone underwriting here, the practical takeaway is that residential intensity is highly legible through the RD numbering, multifamily capacity is concentrated in the higher RD tiers, and the agricultural-residential ring represents the city's longer-horizon growth land. Building-control categories include FAR, density, lot, coverage, height, and setbacks. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Elk Grove zoning: frequently asked questions
How does Elk Grove's RD density numbering work?
The Residential Density (RD) districts use a numbered ladder where the trailing figure signals the density tier - very low (RD-1, RD-2, RD-3), low (RD-4, RD-5), medium (RD-10, RD-12, RD-15, RD-18), and high (RD-20, RD-25, RD-30, RD-40). This lets a developer read intended intensity directly off the designation and underwrite unit yield with precision. Always confirm the exact density control for your parcel's specific RD tier.
Where is the highest-density housing allowed in Elk Grove?
In the upper RD tiers - RD-20, RD-25, RD-30, and RD-40 - which carry the city's highest residential intensities. Low Density Residential (RD-5) dominates by area at about 5,380 acres, so most of the city is lower-density suburban. For apartment or attached product, target the high-density RD districts and verify the density and dimensional standards before acquisition.
Does Elk Grove have meaningful industrial land?
Yes. Light Industrial (LI, about 679 acres) and Heavy Industrial (HI, about 559 acres) provide a substantial employment base, with Industrial Office Park (MP, about 280 acres) and a Light Industrial Flex (LI/FX) district adding flexibility. These districts are the primary targets for warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and flex uses. Confirm the use list and dimensional standards for your specific industrial parcel.
What are the Agricultural Residential districts for?
The AR districts (AR-1, AR-2, AR-5, AR-10) form a large rural and transitional ring around the suburban core, with AR-2 alone covering about 2,566 acres. They support large-lot residential and agricultural uses and represent the city's longer-horizon growth land. Converting AR parcels to higher-intensity use typically requires a rezone or planning process rather than by-right approval.
How much of Elk Grove is open space or public land?
A significant share. Open Space covers about 1,610 acres, Public Services about 976 acres, and Park and Recreation about 965 acres - together a major portion of the city, reflecting its planned, amenity-rich suburban form. These districts are generally not available for private development, so factor them out when assembling a developable site inventory.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Elk Grove planning department before acquisition or design.