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Public Meetings - May 12, 2026 and June 8, 2026: Proposed New Fees and Proposed Changes to Existing Fees Related to Development Projects
As part of the budget process, the City Council will hold a series of Study Sessions and Council Meetings, May 6-11, 2026 to discuss and receive public comments on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including the proposed new fees and proposed changes to existing fees related to development projects. The City Council will have two public hearings on May 12, 2026 beginning at 1:30p.m. and June 8, 20265 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at which the public can provide comments on both the proposed budget changes to existing fees related to development projects.
For more information, see the public hearing notice.

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.   


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Speak with a City Planner about a planning permit process or zoning

Email: ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov, or: 


Call 408-535-3555. Press 1. Then press 5 again during these hours:

PLANNING PHONE SERVICE HOURS

Monday: 10:30am-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00am-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm
Thursday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon; 1:00-2:30pm

We get many calls and there may be a wait; we appreciate your patience.
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

Schedule an application submittal appointment

 Go to the Applications and Appointments webpage. 

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.
Environmental Review

General inquiries, email: David.Keyon@sanjosecagov 

For questions about the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan, email: Charlotte.Yuen@sanjoseca.gov
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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