EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve 50 additional residential lots for the East Ridge Village subdivision, a major housing development currently under construction in El Dorado Hills.
The March 3 vote expands the approved portion of the project to 197 homes, following the county’s approval of 147 lots in December 2025. East Ridge Village is part of the larger Valley View Specific Plan, a long-range development blueprint allowing up to 700 homes across roughly 734 acres in the Valley View area.
The subdivision is located near the intersection of Valley View Parkway and Blackstone Parkway, an area experiencing significant residential growth. Plans call for a mix of custom, semi-custom and production detached homes, with lot sizes ranging from about 10,000 square feet to as large as five acres, making it the lowest-density village within the broader Valley View plan.
County officials reaffirmed during Tuesday’s meeting that the project remains consistent with the environmental analysis conducted under the Valley View Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. In the resolution approving the map, the county stated the existing EIR “adequately addresses the environmental impacts associated with the proposed subdivision.”
Infrastructure and Construction Progress
Infrastructure construction for East Ridge Village began in early 2024 and remains underway as of March 2026. Recent aerial images show internal roadways paved and residential lots graded, signaling preparation for vertical construction.
The subdivision will include 12 roadway parcels forming the internal circulation network. While planners previously discussed a potential regional connector road linking the development toward Sacramento County, the Board of Supervisors determined it was not necessary to include the connector in the current development agreement.
Direct road access to nearby rural subdivisions such as Marble Ridge and Ryan Ranch will remain restricted to emergency-only connections to maintain neighborhood privacy and traffic safety.
Water, Sewer and Utilities
Public utilities for the project will include dedicated sites for a sewer lift station, pump station and water storage facilities. Because of the area’s elevation differences, planners are proposing a new Upper Valley View water tank with approximately 2 million gallons of capacity to ensure sufficient domestic water supply and fire-flow pressure for homes at higher elevations.
The **El Dorado Irrigation District has confirmed that water and wastewater capacity is available for the newly approved Unit 8A, which contains the 50 residential lots authorized Tuesday.
Financing the Infrastructure
To fund infrastructure improvements, the county created a Community Facilities District (CFD) for East Ridge Village. The district will finance major public improvements including roadways, drainage systems and wastewater infrastructure.
In addition, the development agreement requires a $500 per-home community benefit fee to support countywide needs. The county has also designated PAYgo special district funds for long-term maintenance of roads affected by traffic generated by the subdivision.
Open Space and Environmental Protections
Despite its size, the project’s master plan preserves approximately 192 acres of open space, including greenbelts, trails and neighborhood parks.
Environmental mitigation measures require the developer to implement an Oak Tree Protection, Re-vegetation and Monitoring Plan and conduct pre-construction wildlife surveys for bats and other sensitive species. Construction activities must also comply with dust suppression requirements and restricted working hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, under county regulations.
Market Context and Local Concerns
Although official pricing has not been announced, industry observers expect homes in East Ridge Village to start around $1 million or higher, reflecting the project’s luxury positioning and prime location in El Dorado Hills.
Major builder **Lennar has already acquired more than 312 acres within the project, where it plans a gated luxury community known as Highland at East Ridge.
At the same time, some nearby residents have raised concerns about dust and construction debris from the ongoing grading and infrastructure work, an issue county officials say developers are required to mitigate through watering and other suppression measures.
With Tuesday’s approval, East Ridge Village continues moving toward its long-term buildout as a significant new residential neighborhood within the Valley View growth area.
