San Jose, California

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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
    44.19%43140.69
    Parking garage or lot44.19%43140.69
    Industrial
    33.26%32471.34
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)14.63%14285.76
    General industrial4.44%4336.25
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities19.42%18960.18
    Contractors office4.44%4336.25
    Manufacturing13.30%12989.39
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.44%4336.25
    Storage and warehouses15.97%15590.29
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction16.42%16033.41
    Residential
    90.70%88552.55
    Accessory dwelling unit32.62%31850.46
    Multi family dwelling mixed use6.23%6080.64
    Multi family dwelling3.73%3637.44
    Dwellings (unspecified)43.56%42529.83
    Single family dwelling78.58%76720.07
    Communal housing41.07%40091.46
    Mobile and floating homes0.63%614.17
    Two family dwelling4.48%4375.78
    Mechanical
    98.00%95680.25
    Utility structures98.00%95680.25
    Communication towers98.00%95673.90
    Agriculture
    93.95%91726.46
    Agricultural and hunting93.95%91726.46
    Other
    98.00%95680.25
    Temporary uses52.64%51387.85
    Accessory98.00%95680.25
    Multiple20.19%19715.70
    Uncategorized50.95%49741.42
    Retail
    98.00%95680.25
    Professional services5.93%5792.18
    Eating and drinking establishments14.63%14285.76
    Restricted retail14.63%14285.76
    Personal services10.52%10269.97
    General retail98.00%95680.25
    Community
    98.00%95680.25
    Medical46.51%45405.17
    Schools and universities98.00%95680.25
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure16.42%16033.41
    Public, quasi-public, and government93.28%91066.07
    Lodging
    50.32%49127.26
    Hotel/motel19.42%18960.18
    Bed & breakfast35.65%34802.88
    Commercial
    66.48%64899.01
    Non-retail sales66.48%64899.01
    Automobile related uses17.88%17460.83
    General commercial7.43%7256.64
    Research and laboratory facilities13.93%13600.33
    Professional office14.98%14623.93
    Entertainment33.06%32274.71

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