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CITY ZONING CODE CHANGES IN OFFING - The City of Elk Grove has released the draft of the City Zoning Code update for public review.   Because the Zoning Code specifies how individual property can be developed by providing the rules and regulations that control what is built on the ground and how, it is important that business owners and landowners participate in the adoption of any new zoning code.

A public workshop will be held on August 17 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8400 Laguna Palms Way.  Two study sessions have been scheduled with the Planning Commission to review the draft.  The first, on August 25, will focus on Articles III (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards) and IV (Site Planning and General Development Regulations).  The second study session will be on September 1 and will look at all other sections of the document.  Both meetings will be held at City Hall and start at 6:30pm

The draft is available on the City's website at http://www.egplanning.org/gp_zoning/zoning/comprehensive/ and at the Planning Department. 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove.  If you have any questions or would like more information about the Zoning Code Update project, please contact Pam Johns, Elk Grove Planning Department, at 361.8384 or pjohns@cityofelkgrove.org

COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE – The County of Sacramento is continuing its review of the Sacramento County General Plan and has scheduled four workshops and a number of focus groups sessions.  The County General Plan covers all areas in the county not covered by the general plans of the individual cities in the county.  Additionally, decisions made by the County of Sacramento impact the Elk Grove area business.  The workshops, to be held at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers at 700 H Street, Sacramento are scheduled as follows:
     ·  Workshop VII – August 24,– Summary and the SACOG Blueprint Project
     ·  Workshop VII – September 21, 2:30 p.m. – Human Services and Land Use Elements
     ·  Workshop IX – October 26 – Land Use Element & Diagram: Growth Management Study
     ·  Workshop X – Nov. 9 – Continued Land Use & Growth Management Study
For more information, go to www.saccounty.net/planning

RETAILERS MUST REGISTER FOR E-WASTE PROGRAM - Retailers of Computers, TV, etc. must Register with California E-Waste Program – A new California law requires retailers who sell or lease certain new or refurbished televisions, computer monitors, laptops and other video displays must register with the state and collect the new recycling fee from their California customers.  Retailers must register with the State Board of Equalization and file quarterly fee returns.  For an application form, information on the new fee, or general information, go to www.boe.ca.cgov/sptaxprog/ewaste.htm or contact the Board at 800-400-7115.

CITY NEWS ON NEW E-MAIL SERVICE - The City of Elk Grove is offering a new e-mail subscription service to assist the public in accessing information on topics and events of interest.  It is designed to put the public in touch with current events listings, City Council meeting agendas and staff reports, as well as news and monthly reports from various city departments.  To subscribe:   Simply log onto www.elkgrovecity.org  and follow the instructions provided.

For more information on this event, call the Chamber office at 916-691-3760 or use our contact us through our website.