To promote infill development– the re-use of land or existing developed sites within an urban/suburban area – Sacramento County has launched a new website for land owners and property developers: http://www.msa2.saccounty.net/infill/pages/default.aspx
“Infill is smart growth,” said Steven Pedretti, Deputy Administrator of Development Services. “We want to do everything we can to promote quality infill projects. This will help reuse obsolete and underused buildings and parcels and revitalize aging commercial corridors.”
Because infill projects can be challenging due to lack of or aging infrastructure and irregularly shaped lots, the County has created a special program to assist communities, property owners and developers with infill, focusing on key commercial, residential and mixed-use sites. These principles are consistent with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ (SACOG) Smart Growth Principles.
“By working with our Infill Coordinator, developers will have instant access to the many regulatory requirements and departments involved,” Pedretti added. “We will pull in the resources and contacts necessary to help streamline the infill process as much as possible.”
The Infill Program is one of the many programs being undertaken by the new County Development Services group that delivers development - related services, consisting of the Departments of Planning and Community Development, Environmental Review and Assessment, and County Engineering. The group has been working with the private sector for more than a year to examine and prioritize processes and improve service and communication. “Our goal is help bring high quality projects to the Sacramento region in an efficient manner,” Pedretti added.