FAQ

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What "district" am I in?

District Maps:

Which jurisdiction am I in (i.e. unincorporated area of county, incorporated city)?

Check MAP of Sacramento County, or
Contact the Assessor's Office, Technical Resources or Building Inspection

How can I divide my property?

Obtain an application from the Planning Department for a tentative parcel or subdivision map.

Public Information Counter - Planning Information
827 7th Street, Room 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
PHONE: (916) 874-6141

Obtain estimates from several surveyors or qualified engineers for the cost of doing the survey and map.

Where is my property line?

If your property has been surveyed and a map filed, obtain a copy of the map from the LDSIR or Technical Resources section, the Recorders' office or your title company, and see if any corners were monumented.
If your property has not been mapped, then you must have it surveyed.

How do I find out if I have an easement on my property?

For public easements, contact the Technical Resources section to see if any easements are shown on the Assessor's parcel pages or if any easements show up on recorded maps.
For private easements, check your Title Report or contact a title company to obtain one.

Where are my utility lines?

Contact the appropriate utility company.
Contact Technical Resources and/or LDSIR to see if any easements show on the assessor's books or on the improvements plans, if any.
If you plan on doing any digging or trenching, call Underground Service Alert, (USA), at 1-800-642-2444.

Do I need a permit to cut down my tree?

Not all trees require a permit. Contact the County Tree Coordinator James Schubert at 874-6291.

What is an "Heritage Oak Tree"?

Contact the County Tree Coordinator James Schubert at 874-6291.

How long does it take to get a permit?

It depends on the type of permit and/or the current backlog of permits currently in for checking. Contact the Technical Resources section or Building Inspection.