UPPER WESTSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN

The Upper Westside Specific Plan encompasses a 1,524-acre Development Area and a 542±-acre Agricultural Buffer Area located west of the Development Area, serving as a transition zone to the Garden Highway. The Development Area is envisioned as an urban, mixed-use town center situated near the intersection of El Centro Road and West El Camino Avenue, surrounded by residential neighborhoods. It includes approximately 9,356 dwelling units and 3.1 million square feet of commercial space, along with three K-8 school sites, one high school site, multiple parks, trail networks, a greenbelt, an urban farm corridor, and a canal system designed to foster pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. To realize this vision, the project requires comprehensive amendments to Sacramento County’s Upper Planning Area and Urban Services Boundary, as well as updates to the General Plan’s Land Use Diagram, Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan. Additionally, a Water Supply Master Plan amendment and a Water Supply Assessment compliant with the California Water Code must be adopted. The project has undergone environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), resulting in a certified Environmental Impact Report that identifies significant environmental effects, which are addressed through adopted mitigation measures and a formal Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. A Statement of Overriding Considerations has also been adopted to justify approval despite these impacts. Financial obligations include state environmental fees totaling $4,277.50, paid to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan’s implementation is overseen by Sacramento County as the lead agency, with project advocacy led by Nick Avdis of Avdis & Cucchi, LLP. The project is currently in a planning and approval phase, with no formal contract value, procurement structure, or federal acquisition clauses applicable, as it is governed by state and local land use and environmental regulations rather than federal procurement processes. The anticipated approval date is June 16, 2026, and all related documents are accessible through Sacramento County’s Planning and Environmental Review portal.