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Planning Division200 E. Santa Clara St.
Tower, 3rd Floor
San José, CA 95113
Email us for information or services:
ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov
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Planning Division
Welcome to the Planning Division.
- We oversee the City's General Plan and zoning policies.
- We review applications for planning permits.
- We engage our communities on proposed developments.
Learn more about Our Work.
connect with us
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Speak with a City Planner about a planning permit process or zoning |
Email: ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov, or:
We get many calls and there may be a wait; we appreciate your patience.
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| Questions about a proposed or existing development |
Go to www.SJPermits.org and enter the project address or Project Reference Number. Info that shows up includes how to contact the City Planner who is managing the project. All staff email addresses are: firstname.lastname@sanjoseca.gov |
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Schedule an application submittal appointment |
Go to the Applications and Appointments webpage. | |
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Tree removal permits |
Use the Tree Removal Permit Application. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment at Applications and Appointments or email ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov for an appointment. |
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| Environmental Review |
General inquiries, email: David.Keyon@sanjosecagov For questions about the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan, email: Charlotte.Yuen@sanjoseca.gov |
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| Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) | Email: David.Keyon@sanjosecagov and Tina.Garg@sanjoseca.gov | |
| Pay or find info about planning fees |
Go to: sanjoseca.gov/PlanningApplications for fees and methods of payment or see the Planning Fee Schedule |
For permits from Building, Fire, or Public Works, visit the Permit Center webpage to find appointment scheduling links.
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Events
News
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Notice of CEQA Posting: Response to Comments for the Harker Bucknall Multi-Purpose Building Project IS/MND
04/27/2026 7:20 PM
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Notice of Posting: Addendum to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - West Mission Street and Mabury Road sites
The Addendum to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - West Mission Street and Mabury Road sites is available online. The City Council hearing for this item is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
04/24/2026 8:00 PM
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Notice of CEQA Posting: Addendum to the SJC Airport Master Plan Final EIR (ER25-259)
An Addendum to the San Jose Mineta International Airport Master Plan Final Environmental impact Report for a proposed major amendment to the Airport Master Plan is available online.
04/10/2026