Partner Agencies

The Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) recognizes the contribution of our partners who support the BERC mission. Their support is crucial to providing continued business assistance, enhancing environmental quality and celebrating voluntary sustainable practices through the Sustainable Business program​​

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Visit Building Permits and Inspection for more information.​

The Sacramento County Department of Airports is comprised of:

  • Sacramento International Airport – focus on passenger aviation
  • Mather Airport – focus on cargo aviation
  • Executive Airport – focus on general aviation
  • Franklin Field – focus on general aviation training activities

Each of the airports support the others in the system by having a strategic focus. This enables the airports to focus on the uses that are best suited for their facilities, services and customers. For further information on the Sacramento County Airports System, visit: Sacramento County Department of Airports.

DWMR regulates commercial solid waste collection services and recycling requirements for businesses and commercial properties located in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. DWMR does not provide commercial waste and recycling collection services. Contact DWMR's local franchised waste haulers to sign up for commercial waste, recycling, and organics collection services. Visit Waste Management and Recycling for more information.​

Businesses in the following industries may be subject to Environmental Management Department permitting. Environmental Management Department consists of two (2) primary divisions:

  • Environmental Health, including the Retail Food, Public Pool & Spa (Recreational Health), Plan Review, Tobacco Education, Employee Housing, Detention Facilities, Noise Control, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Waste Tire programs.
  • Environmental Compliance, including the Regulatory Compliance/CUPA and Solid Waste programs, Storm Water Compliance, Small Water Systems, Cross-Connection, Septic Systems (Liquid Waste), Medical Waste, Wells, Business Recycling and Multi-Family Recycling, and the Site Assessment & Mitigation program.

The Office of Planning and Environmental Review (PER) provides a range of land use planning services that includes:

  • Accepting and processing land use development applications
  • Assessing environmental impacts and preparing environmental documents
  • Monitoring mitigation actions
  • Oversight of Countywide policy and standards through the General Plan and Zoning Code maintenance and updating.

Prior to applying for a business license it is recommended to verify the activity is approved with planning and zoning. Visit Planning & Environmental Review for more information.

Sacramento Area Sewer District provides service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout unincorporated Sacramento County; the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, and West Sacramento; and the communities of Courtland, Locke, and Walnut Grove.

For commercial permitting, impact fees and plan check, visit the Sacramento Area Sewer D​istrict Website.

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District was created under Health and Safety Code Sections 40960 et. seq. to monitor, promote, and improve air quality in the County of Sacramento. Businesses whose operations may affect air quality may be subject to permitting. Visit https://www.airquality.org/​​ for more information.​​

As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for over 75 years. SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. ­­­

Programs for Businesses:

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is dedicated to protecting public health, property, and the environment through responsible water resource management. We serve the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County by delivering essential services in flood protection, stormwater quality, drainage infrastructure, and water supply planning. For more information, visit Stormwater Quality & Pollution Prevention.