Public Works

Private Development

The Private Development Department has the primary responsibility to deliver facilities and infrastructure that meet the needs of the residents of Elk Grove and that comply with the standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plans. The Department achieves its goals through planning, design and construction of the City's projects, and also through the plan review and permit process to regulate and facilitate private development projects.

Whether you are planning to build or develop a new commercial or residential building, or expand upon your existing commercial or residential building, your “Project” will likely require some type of permit from the City of Elk Grove. The Private Development Department will assist you through the development approval process for plan review and permits. The assistance that we can provide includes:

Front Counter Support:

An Engineering Technician will gladly discuss your "Project" regarding processes for review and approval for private development projects for the Public Works Department. If you have questions, please call (916) 478-2256 or go to the Public Works Front Counter at 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758.

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