Planning Division

The Planning Division is the first stop for property owners that are planning to remodel, rebuild, or construct a new building. Make an appointment or stop by during Counter Hours for more information about regulations that may apply to properties in the City.

Development Process

New to the City of Saratoga development process? Take a look at the City's step-by-step description of the development process.

Additional Development Information & Resources

• Planning Application Forms
• Zoning Map (PDF)
• General Plan Map (PDF)
• Parcel Map
• Net Site Area (PDF)
• Site Slope
• Floor Area, Lot Coverage, Setbacks
• Summary of Floor Area, Lot Coverage, and Setbacks by Residential District:
  •  R-1 10,000 (PDF)
  • R-1 12,500 (PDF)
  • R-1 15,000 (PDF)
  • R-1 20,000 (PDF)
  • R-1 40,000 (PDF)
  • Hillside Residential (HR) (PDF)
• Design Review Process
• Single-Family Residential Design Review Handbook (PDF)
• Geotechnical Clearance

Additional Information & Resources

• Accessory Structures Summary (PDF)
• Appeal Application (PDF)
• Basements Summary (PDF)
• City Code
• Fences, Gates, Pillars, Retaining Walls Summary (PDF)
• Gateway Design Guidelines (PDF)
• General Plan and Specific Plans
• Ground Movement Potential Map
• Ridgeline Map (PDF)
• Sheds, Garden Structures, Basements, Bay Windows
• Stormwater Regulations
• Water Efficient Landscaping
• Village Design Guidelines (PDF)