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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:
Monday - 10:30am-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm
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
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General Plan 4-Year Review Informational Webinar
12/15/2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
News
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Notice of CEQA Posting: Fountain Alley Mixed-Use Project Addendum to the Fountain Alley Mixed-Use SEIR and the Downtown Strategy 2040 FEIR
The City of San José has prepared an Addendum to the Fountain Alley Mixed-Use Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and the Downtown Strategy 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2003042127).
12/05/2025 12:00 PM
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Notice of CEQA Posting: First Amendment to the 1000 South De Anza Boulevard Residential Project EIR (Planning File Nos. H23-029 and ER23-232)
The First Amendment to the Environmental Impact Report for the 1000 South De Anza Boulevard Residential Project (Planning File Nos. H23-029 and ER23-232) is available on the project website.
12/05/2025
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Public Review Draft EIR: 1605 South 7th Street Project
The Draft Environmental Impact Report for 1605 South 7th Street Project is available online. Public Review period will start November 14, 2025 and end on January 5, 2025.
11/14/2025 10:20 AM