San Jose Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, San Jose held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (85% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was up 14% compared to January (249 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal of Industrial Building at 2334 Lundy Avenue

Denied.

Denied environmental and permit appeals, approved site development permit for 132,000 square foot tilt-up industrial building with 10,000 square foot office on 6.5 acre site. Project includes demolition of existing building, removal of 152 trees, 24/7 operation with 16 loading docks, and new 8-foot masonry sound wall.

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Late Night Use CUP Appeal - 1692 Story Road

Denied.

Council upheld the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for After Bar and Grill to operate until 2AM on Fridays through Sundays. The San Jose Police Department opposed the permit due to documented history of noncompliance including alcohol service violations, locked fire exits, and underage patrons. The establishment can continue operating until midnight as allowed by right.

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Special Use Permit for Retaining Wall at 1391 Hillcrest Drive

Approved.

Approved special use permit (SP25024/ER25229) to allow construction of a replacement 3-foot high retaining wall and an existing 4-foot high retaining wall adjacent to a pool in the rear yard of a single-family house on approximately 0.32 gross acres. Located at south end of Hillcrest Drive, approximately 125 feet westerly of intersection with Echo Valley Drive.

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Site Development Permit and Tentative Map at 906 Vine Street

Approved.

Approved site development permit (H25-002) and tentative map (T24-014) to allow construction of approximately 983 square foot single family residence on a 0.6 gross acre site currently developed with one single family residence and one ADU, plus tentative map allowing up to three residential condominium units.

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Trillium Senior Apartments at 675 East Santa Clara Street

Approved.

Approved approximately $9 million city contribution for 62 affordable senior units at 30-50% AMI in partnership with Santa Clara County Housing Authority. Part of East Santa Clara Master Plan.

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Downtown Residential Incentive Program Extension with Office Conversion

Approved.

City Council extended the Downtown Residential Incentive Program and expanded it to include conversion of office buildings into housing in the downtown corridor. The Bank of Italy building is currently undergoing office-to-housing conversion under this program.

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Lower Income Voucher Equity Program (LIVE Program)

Approved.

Approved new master leasing program investing approximately $11.2 million over multiple years to buy down rents in a distressed downtown residential building, targeting 80% AMI with preference for public employees. City expects to recoup investment plus interest upon exit.

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PayPal Park Concert Permit Amendment

Approved.

Denied environmental and permit appeals, approved planned development permit amendment allowing 15 concerts per year at PayPal Park with speakers facing south toward residential neighborhood, replacing original mitigation requiring speakers face north toward airport.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Jose meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-2 and historic district zoning → Modified to allow SB 9 type housing at Historic areas and R-2 zoning districts citywide (City of San Jose)
• Single family residential → Modified to allow group homes for 7+ persons at Single family neighborhoods citywide (City of San Jose)
• Light Industrial (existing) → Light Industrial (site development permit), 6.5 acres at 2334 Lundy Avenue (Overton Moore Properties)
• Various → SB Nine compliant zones at Citywide - various properties (City of San Jose)
• Various residential → Updated for 7+ person group homes at Citywide - group homes (City of San Jose)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 37 instances
• density: 36 instances
• industrial: 28 instances
• commercial: 23 instances
• zoning: 20 instances

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