Santa Clara Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Santa Clara held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 41% compared to May (323 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Vesting tentative parcel map at 3250 J Street

Approved.

Vesting tentative parcel map to merge four existing legal parcels into one legal parcel with no construction or site improvements at 3250 J Street, total site area approximately 7.96 acres. Site bounded by Highway 101, St. Thomas Expressway. Parcels designated high-intensity office R&D and light industrial (city-owned remnant parcel). Applicant David Cropper of Four Corners plans future redevelopment of a new 155,000-165,000 sq ft office/advanced manufacturing building. Includes CEQA categorical exemption per class 15 (section 15315) and CEQA exemption checklist 15183 for future redevelopment. Sale of city-owned parcel must be completed before map can be finaled (condition P1). Passed unanimously.

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147-unit mixed-use project at 3521-3591 Homestead Road

Approved.

Adoption of mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program and architectural review for demolition of existing buildings and construction of 147 residential units (seven four-story stacked flat condo buildings and seven three-story attached townhome buildings) plus a 4,991-square-foot commercial building on 5.5 acres at 3521-3591 Homestead Road. Developer Pulte Group (project acquired from Waymark). Site zoned MUNC. 22 affordable units proposed under SB 330. Hearing officer approved (single-officer determination, no vote).

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14-townhome and duplex/commercial project at 860/858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street

Approved.

Architectural review for demolition of existing buildings and construction of three separate multifamily buildings resulting in 14 townhomes (eight-unit building, six-unit building, two-unit duplex with two ADUs) and 715-square-foot commercial space on 0.61 acre at 860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street. Site zoned MUCC. Two affordable units under 15% ordinance. Uses state density bonus waivers (rear setback, multi-story setback, daylight plane, height increase) and concession to reduce commercial FAR. Strong neighbor opposition from adjacent single-family/townhome owners (Fisher, Chen, Jane/Chester family) citing privacy, massing, light, parking, and no setback. Hearing officer approved (single-officer determination, no vote).

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CEQA consistency determination for 1341 Homestead Road rezoning

Approved.

Planning Commission recommended City Council determine the project consistent with the Environmental Impact Report and MMRP adopted for the Downtown Precise Plan on December 5th, 2023, in accordance with CEQA. Related to rezoning of 1341 Homestead Road, a 0.18-acre site owned by Myron (represented in part by Paul Tai), to be subdivided into two parcels. Passed unanimously.

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Rezoning to remove historic combining district from 1341 Homestead Road

Approved.

Planning Commission recommended City Council approve rezoning to remove the HT historic combining district from 1341 Homestead Road (leaving DT downtown zoning), with 906 Monroe Street to remain in the historic combining district. The 0.18-acre site holds two single-family homes and will be subdivided into two parcels; 1341 Homestead is not a historic resource, 906 Monroe is on the Historic Resource Inventory. HLC recommended approval on April 2nd, 2026. Passed unanimously.

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Continuance of rezoning and subdivision at 1341 Homestead Road

Deferred.

Continuance of a rezoning to remove the historic combining district from 1341 Homestead Road (Cross Street 906 Monroe Street) to remain in historic combining district, and a tentative subdivision map to subdivide the property into two parcels, each containing one existing residence. Continued to July 14, 2026 meeting. Mayor Gilmore recused herself. Passed six with one abstention.

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Architectural review at 108 Brookside Avenue

Approved.

Demolition of existing one-story residence and construction of a new 4,829-square-foot two-story single-family residence with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms at 108 Brookside Avenue. Continued from May 13, 2026; applicant submitted arborist report for oak tree removal and revised landscaping plan. Hearing officer approved (single-officer determination, no vote).

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Architectural review at 717 Flannery Street

Approved.

Demolition of existing one-story residence and construction of a new 2,070-square-foot one-story single-family home with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms at 717 Flannery Street. Continued from May 13, 2026 for historical review; city found the structure not significant. Hearing officer approved (single-officer determination, no vote).

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Santa Clara meetings →

Zoning Changes

• DT-HT → DT, 0.18 acres at 1341 Homestead Road, Santa Clara (Myron)
• TN → R-6 at Tasman East District (properties zoned TN) (City of Santa Clara)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 63 instances
• commercial: 40 instances
• residential: 30 instances
• rezoning: 16 instances
• density: 15 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 200% from May.
• Rezoning is new this month with 16 mentions, not present in May.

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