Friday, February 3, 2012

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Zoning Ordinance

The current edition of Title 20 of the San Jose Municipal Code incorporating all ordinance amendments effective as of January 14, 2011.

Note: If you are unable to navigate to the San José Zoning Code (Title 20) using the direct links on the Planning web page, please try the following link to the San José Municipal Code then click on Title 20.

Off-Sale Alcohol Permit Process (February 2012)
Revise the permit process for off-sale of alcohol to allow the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to City Council rather than a decision for mandatory denial of off-sale of alcohol permits that the Commission does not have the authority to approve.

Economic Streamlining #2 (March 2012)
Continue implementation of direction provided by the City Council as part of the City’s Economic Development Strategy to revise the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate economic development by

• Providing more flexibility for specific industrial and commercial uses (e.g., vehicle leasing, mini-storage, etc.) within the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts.
  

• Allowing ground floor offices that meet certain criteria with the “DG Area” of the DC Downtown Core Zoning District. • Streamlining the regulatory process for off-sale of alcohol at full service grocery stores by making a citywide determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for such uses.
  

• Extending the timeframe (retroactive from November 2011) for potential reactivation of expired Development and Historic Permits.

• Revising the Historic Mills Act Contract process to align with new State law.
  

• Reducing the permit requirements for expansion of accessory structures on larger lots.
  

• Reducing the permit process for minor expansions of Legal Non-conforming Uses.
  

• Allowing up to two dwelling structures in the R-2 District.

Payday Lending/Alternative Financial Services (March/April 2012)
Establish land use regulations pertaining to payday lending establishments and other alternative financial services such as check cashing. This effort has been made possible in part by a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Envision General Plan Implementation (June 2012)
Further revise the Zoning Ordinance to implement the new Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan, including:

• Revisions to building height restrictions.

• Creation of an Urban Village zoning designation

• Revise parking standards for mixed-use and supporting commercial uses.

Access to Healthy Food (June 2012)
Revise land use regulations pertaining to farmers' markets and mobile vending to reduce barriers that hinder the accessibility of affordable fruits and vegetables to San Jose residents. This effort is being done in conjunction with the Health Trust as part of the "The Campaign for Healthy Food San Jose".

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these or other issues, please contact Richard Buikema Senior Planner by email or at (408)535-7835.

Last Modified Date: 1/26/2012

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