Development Review Information - An overview of the development review process in San Jose, including information on preliminary review, environmental review, and the Planning Division's telephone appointment system.

Development Policies

Design Guidelines

Recently Submitted Projects - List of project applications submitted within the last week.

Pending Projects - A complete list of pending projects on file with the Planning Division, sorted by City Council District.

Application Forms - Downloadable application forms for various types of land use/development requests.

Fee Schedule for 2010-2011 - Application filing fees for the various Planning Division processes, as well as fees for Public Works and Department of Transportation review of those processes.

Single-Family House Permit Information - Instructions for obtaining approval for modifications to single-family homes.

San Jose Green Building Policy

Planning Consultant Handout

Trash Enclosure Guidelines
for New Construction and Redevelopment Projects

Interim Standards for Broad-Spectrum (White) Light for Private Development

 

Illustrative Diagrams

Accessory Structures - Rear Yard Coverage Calculation

Front Setback - Block Average Exception

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Calculation

Building Height Calculation

Lot Lines - Front, Side, Rear Lot Line Determination

Plan Instructions - Site Plans, Elevations, Floor Plans

Rooftop Mechanical Equipment

Rooftop HVAC

Site Plan Requirements