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Planning Commission, May 20, 2026

Votes on Continuance of 3rd Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and TN to R6 Rezoning, unanimous

1h 8m9,683 words
27 mentionspublic hearingapprovedzoningrezoningresidentialsubdivisionland useSanta Clara, CA
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What happened

The Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2026 was primarily procedural, with two public hearing items continued to June 10th: the 3rd zoning code cleanup ordinance with TN to R6 rezoning, and a historic district removal/subdivision at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Santa Clara, CA
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
May 20, 2026
Decisions
4 zoning decisions
Outcome
Deferred, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (2)

Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026-2027

Recommended

Continuance of Historic District Removal

Awaiting final vote
1 condition of approval

Free sample: decision 1 of 4

Consent Calendar - Meeting Minutes and CIP Budget Review

Approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of April 8, 2026 and reviewed the proposed FY 26-27 and FY 27-28 capital improvement program budget for conformity with the City of Santa Clara 2010-2035 general plan.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

The Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2026 was primarily procedural, with two public hearing items continued to June 10th: the 3rd zoning code cleanup ordinance with TN to R6 rezoning, and a historic district removal/subdivision at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St.

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Key Decisions (4)

Approved

Consent Calendar - Meeting Minutes and CIP Budget Review

Vote: unanimous
Deferred

Continuance of 3rd Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and TN to R6 Rezoning

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Deferred

Continuance of Historic District Removal at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026-2027

Vote: unanimous

Zoning Changes (2)

Development Activity (1)

Sutter Health/Santa Clara University Medical Campus

Other

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

City is currently out of power capacity for new data…

Commercial Demand

El Camino Real specific plan adopted 6-0 by City Council…

Housing Demand

Commission discussed challenges of integrating lower-cost housing with resident pressure…

Sentiment

Strong positive sentiment around healthcare sector growth with Sutter Health/Santa…

Agenda scorecard

This season: 4 of 4 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

Review of the Proposed FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program… plan amendment

Case 26-493
No vote recorded

Continuance of the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and Rezoning of Properties… rezone

Case 26-554
No vote recorded

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