Planning Division

The chief responsibilities of the Planning Division are to administer future land uses and policies and to review current development proposals for conformance with the City's adopted policies and ordinances. The Planning Division plays a key role in supporting economic development and ensuring opportunities for the public to participate in land development activity in Santa Clara. The Division continually strives to enhance the livability of Santa Clara by promoting a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable community.

City Hall is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (The Planning Counter is closed 9:30 – 11.30 a.m. on Thursdays for a staff meeting). The City of Santa Clara encourages scheduling virtual appointments for services. The public may schedule virtual and in-person appointments on our booking page.

Planning services, including providing public information (e.g., Zoning Code requirements for new development, information about pending applications for new projects, etc.) and the processing of Planning permit applications, including the submittal of new applications, will be provided remotely and through in-person appointments.

For public information inquiries please contact us by phone, email, or book an appointment:

• Planning Main Line: 408-615-2450
• Schedule an appointment online
• Email: planning@santaclaraca.gov

Members of the Planning Division serve as staff to the following regular commissions and committees:

• Planning Commission
• Historical & Landmarks Commission
• Development Review Hearing
• Neighborhood-University Relations Committee
• Downtown Community Task Force
• Santa Clara Station Area Task Force

• Agendas and minutes of these commissions and committees are posted online, when available.