Placerville City Hall, Second Floor            Phone: (530) 642-5252
3101 Center Street                                    Email: pv.planning@gmail.com 
Placerville, CA 95667


Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Appointment Required

What We Do
The Planning Division oversees the City’s development and land use policies, ensuring alignment with community objectives, state mandates, and environmental standards. We are committed to managing the city’s growth and development while safeguarding its rich historical character and environmental resources.

Long-Range Planning & Special Studies

• Develops and implements goals, policies, and action plans related to community issues such as housing, land use, resource conservation, open space, transportation, and circulation
• Prepares studies to update City policies in response to changes in State law, resource availability, and community goals
• Responsible for preparing and updating the state mandated General Plan
• Facilitates public participation and community involvement in planning issues
• Supports City Council and City Administration in addressing regional governance and planning issues

Development and Environmental Review

• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on development and design proposals by private property owners and government agencies
• Provides support to the City Council and Planning Commission
• Administers environmental review process in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Provides public information and permit services at the public counter
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes design review recommendations on development proposals by private and public property owners
• Prepares public notices, agendas, minutes and performs cursory plan review and environmental assessments for projects subject to Planning Commission and City Council review
• Prepares guidelines, ordinance amendments, and other studies for quality design standard

Zoning Ordinance Information and Enforcement

• Answers questions from property owners, applicants, and other members of the community about land use and zoning requirements
• Reviews plans for proposed development for compliance with City zoning requirements
• Prepares amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 10) and Zoning Map as necessary
• Assists the Code Compliance Division with enforcing City code requirements with the Planning and Building divisions in what is defined as Code Compliance (click here for more information)
  

Current Projects and Announcements

• Active Development Projects: Review proposals currently under consideration.
• Public Notices: Find Details on upcoming hearings and opportunities for public input. Sign up to receive notifications on Planning Commission meetings here.
• Planning Commission Agenda: Stay updated on meeting schedules and outcomes.
   

Public Participation
Community engagement is integral to our planning process. We invite you to participate in Planning Commission meetings or submit comments on proposed developments.

• Meetings: Meetings are held at Placerville Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6:00 pm.
• Contact Information: Email pv.planning@gmail.com | Phone: (530) 642-5252
   

Key Resources

• General Plan: Our roadmap for Placerville’s future.
• Zoning Code: Rules and standards for development.
• Permit Applications: Start your project here.
• Historic Preservation: Guidelines for maintaining our heritage.
• GOTNET: Online GIS Interface to help gather APN and Zoning Information.
   

updated: 03/04/2025