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Transit Corridor Commercial -- New General Plan Land Use Category For Mixed Uses Near Transit
On December 16, 2008, the City Council adopted the General Plan text amendment (GP08-T-07) to add a new land use designation to the San José 2020 General Plan that can:
- Encourage vertical mixed-use development near transit while preserving commercial employment lands in San Jose.
- Be considered for application on sites located in the Downtown Core and Frame Areas or BART Station Area Nodes or within a reasonable walking distance of existing or funded passenger rail stations or bus rapid transit stations in other intensely developed areas of the City. A reasonable walking distance is defined as approximately 2,000 feet along a safe pedestrian route.
- Require commercial uses in a viable configuration on the street level floor of any development. Wholly commercial projects are allowed. Retail uses are encouraged on the street level floor and office uses are encouraged on upper floors.
- Allow vertical mixed commercial and residential uses on sites that are of adequate size to accommodate such a mix of uses provided that the street level floor consists of wholly commercial uses.
- Expand the potential for mixed commercial-residential development with convenient access to major job centers and help create new consumer markets in appropriate areas of the City.
The adopted text and associated reports are available for review at the following web links:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/gp/2020_text/GP08-T-07_Transit_Corridor.pdf
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/20081216/20081216_1002.pdf
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/20081216/20081216m.pdf
Please contact the Project Manager, Jenny Nusbaum, by e-mail at jenny.nusbaum@sanjoseca.gov or by phone at 408-535-7872 if you have questions or comments.
Date: May 13, 2009
 Historical consultants PAST Consultants, LLC have begun development of a mid-century context statement for San Jose, funded by the San Jose Redevelopment Agency Strong Neighborhoods Initiative program. To accomplish the goal of making this the most complete study of San Jose's contributions to California Modernism, the study is focusing on resources built between 1935-1975. Whether you are a local historian, architectural historian, architect, builder, engineer, property owner or a passionate enthusiast for modernism, please contact PAST Consultants, LLC to share any information you have about local resources built between 1935-1975. Specifically, the historical consultants are looking for historical information on the builders, designers and patrons of modernism in San Jose, as well as images and broad information about how San Jose developed during this time period. We would appreciate anything you have. You can send information to PAST Consultants at P.O. Box 283, Petaluma CA 94953, or by contacting Seth Bergstein, Principal (415/515-6224, seth@pastconsultants.com ) or Paige Swartley, Principal (415/515-6227, paige@pastconsultants.com).
Date: February 18, 2009
Clean Air Separator Tank Installation Process
Clean Air Separator (CAS) vapor recovery systems are a special form of equipment installation
that can benefit from a one stop expedited review and permitting process. The City of San Jose’s
Industrial Tool Installation (ITI) Program is designed for the expedited review and permitting of
industrial tools and equipment. We have expanded this program’s service to include these types
of submittals. The review team is composed of members from Planning, Building and Hazmat. More...
Date: February 05, 2009
New Phone Hours
Beginning March 2, 2009, the Planning Phone Service Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During these hours, zoning or other land use information will continue to be available by phone at (408) 535-3555.
Date: February 04, 2009
Changes to Building Permit Application Signatures
Effective January 1, 2009, new Building Permit application requirements provide an enhanced level of consumer awareness and protection for property owners. These changes reflect recent legislation and require the owner to acknowledge accepting the risks associated with Owner-Builder construction permits.
Date: February 04, 2009
Notice to Interested Parties Regarding Potential Expansion of The City of San Jose's Greenline/Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
In June 2007 the City Council initiated a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan, Envision San José 2040, with specific direction to not include expansions of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) within the work program to be completed by City Staff and the Council-appointed Envision San José 2040 Task Force. Accordingly, the City will not be initiating any such expansions on its own as a part of the General Plan update process, but will consider formal applications for significant modifications to the UGB in accordance with the City of San José Municipal Code Chapter 18.30 (A proposed modification is considered significant if it does not meet the criteria in section 18.30.220 for minor modifications). More...
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Michael Brilliot, Senior Planner at 535-7831.
Date: January 16, 2009
Distinctive Neighborhood Program
In the 2008/2009 fiscal year budget the City Council Rules and Open Government Committee approved funding for the development of a “Distinctive Neighborhood Program” that would add further protection and enhancement to San Jose's unique residential neighborhoods. The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has been directed to develop this program, conduct outreach, and have a recommendation for City Council by June 2009.
For more information on this program please visit the Distinctive Neighborhood Program webpage
Date: November 17, 2008
Fee Schedule for 2008-2009
Application filing fees for the various Planning Division processes, as well as fees for Public Works and Department of Transportation review of those processes.
Date: August 15, 2008
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