Second Units

Proposed Permanent Secondary Unit Ordinance

This is a proposal to amend Title 20 of the San Jose Municipal Code (the Zoning Code) to establish requirements for secondary units that reflect the parameters tested in the Secondary Unit Pilot Program and to revise the Schedule of Parkland In Lieu Fees charged pursuant to Chapters 14.25 and 19.38 of the San Jose Municipal Code to establish parkland fees for secondary units equal to 50% of the fees applicable to single room occupancy (SRO) units.

The anticipated schedule for consideration of this item is as follows:

Community & Economic Development Council Committee  (1:30 pm in Room W118-119)   Staff Report	2-25-08
Parks and Recreation Commission	3-05-08
Neighborhood Services & Education Council Committee	3-10-08
Planning Commission	3-12-08
Housing & Community Development  Advisory Commission	3-13-08
City Council   Supplemental Staff Report	4-08-08

For more information, contact Carol Hamilton at (408) 535-7837 or by email at carol.hamilton@sanjoseca.gov.

Existing Secondary Unit Pilot Program

On October 23, 2007, the City Council approved an ordinance extending the Secondary Unit Pilot  Program to April 30, 2008 or until 100 secondary unit permits have been approved, whichever occurs first ,and making minor modifications to the development parameters applicable to secondary units.  Ordinance No. 28149

 Second unit brochure

Second unit application

Other Links

City of San Jose Housing Department

State Department of Housing and Community Development Second Units Memo