San Jose, California

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19th Oct 2026
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Zoning Information

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  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

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  • iconAs of right
  • iconLimited uses
  • iconSpecial uses
  • iconSee code uses
  • iconConditional uses
  • iconAdministrative uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
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  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconMultiple
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconSchools and Universities
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
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  • iconShort term rental specific standards
  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for San Jose, CA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in San Jose, California?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within San Jose, California as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area (Acres)

    Parking
    45.72%43749.97
    Parking garage or lot45.72%43749.97
    Industrial
    34.58%33083.99
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)15.57%14895.16
    General industrial4.53%4337.22
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities20.45%19569.28
    Contractors office4.53%4337.22
    Manufacturing14.21%13598.23
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.53%4337.22
    Storage and warehouses16.93%16198.68
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction16.76%16036.98
    Residential
    91.91%87944.83
    Accessory dwelling unit33.29%31851.55
    Multi family dwelling mixed use6.36%6082.42
    Multi family dwelling3.80%3638.69
    Dwellings (unspecified)44.45%42531.14
    Single family dwelling79.55%76111.52
    Communal housing41.90%40092.81
    Mobile and floating homes0.64%614.17
    Two family dwelling4.57%4376.97
    Mechanical
    100.00%95680.79
    Utility structures100.00%95680.79
    Communication towers99.99%95674.45
    Agriculture
    95.87%91726.38
    Agricultural and hunting95.87%91726.38
    Other
    100.00%95680.79
    Temporary uses53.70%51384.32
    Accessory100.00%95680.79
    Multiple21.24%20325.87
    Uncategorized52.62%50351.03
    Retail
    100.00%95680.79
    Professional services6.06%5798.30
    Eating and drinking establishments15.57%14895.16
    Restricted retail15.57%14895.16
    Personal services10.74%10275.82
    General retail100.00%95680.79
    Community
    100.00%95680.79
    Medical48.09%46013.81
    Schools and universities100.00%95680.79
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure16.76%16036.98
    Public, quasi-public, and government94.55%90464.35
    Lodging
    51.98%49736.87
    Hotel/motel20.45%19569.28
    Bed & breakfast36.38%34804.52
    Commercial
    67.83%64899.04
    Non-retail sales67.83%64899.04
    General commercial8.07%7720.30
    Automobile related uses18.89%18069.40
    Research and laboratory facilities14.85%14209.23
    Professional office15.92%15232.06
    Entertainment34.37%32887.40

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