Santa Clara Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Santa Clara held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 18 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 17 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 38% compared to May (319 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 (including a small city-owned remnant parcel) into one legal parcel of approximately 7.96 acres at 3250 J Street, with no construction or site improvements. Site bounded by Highway 101, San Tomas Expressway. Adopted CEQA categorical exemption (Class 15, Section 15315) and CEQA exemption checklist 15183 for future redevelopment of a 155,000-165,000 sq ft office building. Applicant David Cropper, Four Corners. Passed unanimously.

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147-unit mixed-use project at 3521-3591 Homestead Road (PLN 24-00633)

Approved.

Hearing officer adopted a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program and approved architectural review for demolition of existing buildings and construction of 147 residential units (seven four-story stacked flat condo buildings and seven three-story townhome buildings) plus a 4,991 sq ft commercial building on 5.5 acres at 3521-3591 Homestead Road. Zoned MUNC. Project by Pulte Group (Waymark assigned contract rights), submitted under SB 330 with density bonus waivers for step-backs, daylight plane, height/story increase, and reduced commercial floor area. 22 affordable units. Neighbors raised privacy, parking, shadow concerns.

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14-townhome and commercial project at 858/860 Civic Center Dr and 1526 Alviso St (PLN 2400533)

Approved.

Hearing officer determined exempt from CEQA per AB 130-2025 and approved architectural review for demolition of existing buildings and construction of three multifamily buildings: an eight-unit building, a six-unit building, and a two-unit duplex with two ADUs and 715 sq ft commercial space at 858/860 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street. 0.61 acres, zoned MUCC. Submitted under state density bonus law with waivers for setbacks, multi-story step-backs, daylight plane, and height increase. Two affordable units. Adjacent single-family neighbors (Fisher family, Kevin Chen, Jane/Chester) objected over privacy, light, massing, parking, and zero-setback concerns. Applicant declined to revise design.

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Rezoning to remove historic combining district at 1341 Homestead Rd

Approved.

Planning Commission recommended City Council approve rezoning to remove the HT historic combining district from 1341 Homestead Road (zoned DTHT to DT), with 906 Monroe Street to remain in the historic combining district. The 0.18-acre site sits across from Franklin Square. Passed unanimously by roll call (6-0). Applicant Paul Tai; owner Myron Van Raesveld.

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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. Mayor Gilmore recused (office in Franklin Mall across the street). Passed 6 with one abstention.

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Second-story addition at 2250 Bohannon Drive (PLN 26-00162)

Approved.

Hearing officer approved architectural review for a 245 sq ft first-floor addition and 1,146 sq ft second-floor addition to an existing one-story residence, resulting in a 3,319 sq ft five-bathroom four-bedroom two-story home at 2250 Bohannon Drive. Zoned R1-6L. Determined categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. Neighbor Ellie Barbosa raised concerns about size, privacy, and neighborhood character.

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New two-story residence at 4435 Fillmore Street (PLN 2400521)

Approved.

Hearing officer determined exempt from CEQA per Section 15332 (infill) and approved architectural review for demolition of an existing 1,200 sq ft one-story residence and construction of a new 3,327 sq ft five-bedroom four-bathroom two-story residence at 4435 Fillmore Street. Within 200 feet of a historic resource (4406 Fillmore Street). Reviewed by Historical and Landmark Commission, continued from May 7 to June 4 with recommendation to reduce second-story massing; HLC approved revised design June 4. Zoned R1-6L.

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New single-family residence at 2035 Jackson Street (PLN 26-0079)

Approved.

Hearing officer determined exempt from CEQA per Class 32 (infill) and approved architectural review for demolition of more than 50% of an existing single-family residence to construct a new 2,387 sq ft four-bedroom three-bathroom single-family residence with attached two-car garage at 2035 Jackson Street. Zoned R1-6L. No public comments received.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 18 recorded zoning decisions. See all Santa Clara meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 1341 Homestead Road (Cross Street 906 Monroe Street), Santa Clara
• Zoning change, 7.96 acres at 3250 J Street, Santa Clara (Four Corners)
• DTHT → DT, 0.18 acres (total site; smaller parcel ~0.0578 acres) at 1341 Homestead Road, Santa Clara (Paul Tai / Myron Van Raesveld)
• TN → R-6 at Tasman East District (properties currently zoned TN), Santa Clara (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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