Santa Clara Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Santa Clara held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 37% compared to February (244 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Architectural Review at 3359 Machado Avenue

Approved.

Approved complete demolition of existing 1,485 sq ft one-story single family residence and construction of new 2,637 sq ft two-story residence. Modern design with flat roof, wood siding and stucco exterior. Second story set back 29 feet 1 inch, height 19 feet 7 inches (under 25 ft maximum). Second story side windows required to be frosted on lower half as condition of approval. Neighbors objected to modern flat roof design and privacy concerns.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Architectural Review at 3034 Cameron Way

Approved.

Approved complete demolition of existing 1,702 sq ft one-story single family residence and construction of new 2,829 sq ft two-story residence. Traditional design with 3:5 roof pitch. Second story front wall set back 40 feet 4 inches behind front property line. Second story side windows have 56 inch sill height. Second floor is 52.9% of first floor area.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Architectural Review at 3280 El Sobrante Street

Approved.

Approved complete demolition of existing 2,047 sq ft one-story single family residence and construction of new 2,873 sq ft single-story residence. Contemporary mid-century modern design with low-sloped roof, breeze block feature wall, and interior atrium. Architect Megan Blaine designed to be consistent with neighborhood character of mid-century modern homes across the street.

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Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 14 instances
• zoning: 12 instances
• commercial: 9 instances
• land use: 6 instances
• industrial: 4 instances

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