As part of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024-25 , night markets and special events on public and private property were recognized as a critical part of establishing a vibrant entertainment economy. Based on Mayor and Council direction, staff explored updates to the Municipal Code to increase the number and diversity of events on private property.

The proposed amendments to Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) Part 16 (Temporary Uses of Private Property) of the San José Municipal Code Section 20.80.1450, 20.80.1460, 20.80.1470, and 20.80.1480 will increase the number of events that can take place on private property through the streamlined event permitting process.

On July 14, 2025, staff held a community meeting to discuss the proposed changes and updates to the San José Municipal Code.

• View Recording of the meeting
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*The proposed updates are schedule to be presented at the Planning Commission on August 13, 2025. The City Council hearing for the proposed updates is currently scheduled for September 9, 2025.*

STAFF CONTACT

Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs
Zacharias Mendez, Public Life and Events Manager
Email: zacharias.mendez@sanjoseca.gov

Planning Division
Aparna Ankola, Supervising Planner
Email: aparna.ankola@sanjoseca.gov

LANGAUGE TRANSLATION

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ENVIRONMENAL DOCUMENTS

Determination of Consistency with the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), adopted through Resolution No. 76041, and Supplemental EIR Resolution No. 77617, adopted on December 15, 2015, and Addenda thereto. Pursuant to Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of San José has determined that this activity is within the scope of the earlier approved programs and the Final Program EIRs adequately describe the activity for purposes of CEQA. The project does not involve new significant effects beyond those analyzed in the Final Program EIRs.