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Department of Planning and Development

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We’d like your feedback regarding the services the Planning and Development Department has provided during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Service Survey

Your feedback is important to us!

We’d like your feedback regarding the services the Planning and Development Department has provided during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Service Survey

Public Meeting Calendar

Check for upcoming meetings with the Planning Department to stay updated on current and upcoming projects.

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Public Meeting Calendar

Check for upcoming meetings with the Planning Department to stay updated on current and upcoming projects.

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Virtual and Online Services

Public Inquiries, Checklists and Procedures, and Digital Document Submittal Requirements

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Virtual and Online Services

Public Inquiries, Checklists and Procedures, and Digital Document Submittal Requirements

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Senate Bill 9

Learn if you can add dwelling units to your property under Senate Bill 9?

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Senate Bill 9

Learn if you can add dwelling units to your property under Senate Bill 9?

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We will be closed on July 4th, 2022 in observance of Independence Day.

The Department of Planning and Development will close on Monday, July 11, 2022, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am for a department-wide training. Services will resume at 9:30 am.

Details about the Department's Services during Covid-19.

Popular Services

Research a Property

Develop or Improve a Property

Apply for a Development (Building & Grading) Permit

Submit a Planning Land Use Permit Application

Schedule an Inspection

Make a Virtual Appointment/Inquiry

Research Ordinances and Plans

Report a Possible Violation

Appeal a Decision

Search for existing Development (Building & Grading) Permit

Search for existing Planning (Land Use) Permit

Property Profile & Zoning Information

Mobile Inspection App and Virtual Inspection

Permit Status

​​​In Progress & Under Review

Senate Bill 9

New State regulation applicable January 1, 2022 allows for urban lot splits and additional units on qualifying parcels in single- family zoning. For more detail click here.

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State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations

The County has preliminarily adopted an amendment to the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code, relating to implementation of State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations. The final adoption is scheduled for August 31st, 2021.

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Rural Zoning Updates

The County is conducting Zoning Ordinance Amendments across rural base zoning districts (A, AR, HS, RR ).

Rural Zoning Updates

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San Juan Residential District Historic Survey & Development Standards Study

The fifth CSG Meeting was held on Thursday at 6:30 pm, May 20, 2021​.

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Horse Keeping Update

The County is considering revisions to the current Santa Clara County horse keeping regulations to streamline and simplify the permitting process for horse keeping and similar facilities.

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What's New

Housing Element Update 2023-2031

The Housing Element is a mandatory element, or chapter, of the General Plan that primarily addresses the housing needs of the unincorporated areas in the County of Santa Clara. A Housing Element must be updated on an eight-year cycle or as otherwise determined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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Coyote Valley Climate Overlay

The County is proposing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan regarding a new overlay zone for the unincorporated area known as Coyote Valley, between the Cities of San José and Morgan Hill. The County’s proposed amendments are intended to coincide with changes proposed by the City of San José to amend its own Zoning and General Plan designations in Coyote Valley.

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Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant

Department is proposing several amendments to the County’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in relation to RV Parks.

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Contact Us

70 W Hedding Street
East Wing, 7th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: (408) 299-5770

Fax: (408) 288-9198

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