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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: Over the past 30 days, there have been multiple meetings involving the Planning Director and Planning Commission related to density and upzoning issues. However, no news reports or agenda items have been publicly linked to these discussions during this period. The meetings suggest ongoing deliberations or reviews concerning zoning changes or density policies, but specific details or decisions have not been disclosed. 2) Concrete updates: - Ten meetings related to density/upzoning occurred between January 27 and March 3, 2026. - Meetings involved both the Planning Director's Hearings and Planning Commission sessions. - No public news coverage or official agenda items have been released in connection with these meetings. - The frequency of meetings indicates active engagement by planning authorities on density or upzoning matters. - No formal outcomes, proposals, or policy changes have been documented in this timeframe. 3) What to watch next: - Monitor upcoming Planning Commission and Planning Director meetings for published agendas or minutes detailing density/upzoning proposals. - Look for official announcements or public notices regarding zoning changes or upzoning initiatives. - Watch for local news coverage that may emerge as discussions progress or decisions are made. - Stakeholders may want to attend or review records from the March 3, 2026 meetings for potential updates.

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Meeting-level relevance. Planning Commission is meeting Wed, Jul 22 at 6:30 AM.
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Agenda item: High-Density Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Districts, and Zoning Code Clean-ups – Code Amendments Introduce an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 27 (Zoning) in order to introduce four new zone districts (R6 High Density. Planning Commission recently discussed this issue.

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2026-07-22 • 6:30 PM
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NewsSan José Spotlight
7/8/2026, 11:00:10 PM
Mountain View is planning to vacate a residential street to make way for a seven-story condo project, marking the second time this year that the city has taken steps to relinquish rights to a public road for a housing d…
NewsPalo Alto Online
7/8/2026, 1:07:37 AM
Rather than petitioning Palo Alto leaders to make exceptions to its zoning code, the team behind a mixed-use development proposal on California Ave. are turning to a new state law that allows them to bypass local restri…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
6/24/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City of San José - Meeting of Planning Commission on 6/24/2026 at 6:30 PM Skip to main content Sign In Home Legislation Calendar San Jose Retirement Services Meeting Bodies {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]#…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
6/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Mateo Planning Commission - Regular Meeting's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover High-Density Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Districts, and Zoning Code Clean-ups – Code Amendments Introduce an... and Election of Of…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
6/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose Planning Commission's 2026-06-17 agenda is scheduled to focus on San Jose Planning Commission. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outc…
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June 2026
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2 meetings • 3 news items • 5 total
MeetingMeeting summary
6/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose Planning Commission's 2026-06-10 agenda is scheduled to focus on San Jose Planning Commission. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outc…
MeetingMeeting summary
6/3/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose Planning Commission's 2026-06-03 agenda is scheduled to focus on San Jose Planning Commission. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outc…
May 2026
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3 meetings • 0 news • 3 total
MeetingMeeting summary
5/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Fremont Planning Commission's 2026-05-28 agenda is scheduled to cover Public Hearing Items, PULTE LINK TOWNHOMES – 45846 Warm Springs Boulevard - PLN2025-00233 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review..., MANDAN COUR…
MeetingMeeting summary
5/27/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose Planning Commission's 2026-05-27 agenda is scheduled to focus on San Jose Planning Commission. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outc…
MeetingMeeting summary
5/27/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose Planning Commission's 2026-05-27 agenda is scheduled to focus on San Jose Planning Commission. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outc…
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Fremont Planning Commission
2026-05-28
1: PULTE LINK TOWNHOMES – 45846 Warm Springs Boulevard - PLN2025-00233 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8756, a Private Street, a Density Bonus, and other minor entitlements to allow the construction of a new multi-family condominium development featuring 14 buildings containing 140 four-story townhome-style condominium units, including 21 on-site affordable units, on a 4.67-acre site in the South Fremont Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per 15332, Infill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance
Fremont Planning Commission
2026-04-23
2: PULTE LINK TOWNHOMES - 45846 Warm Springs Boulevard – PLN2025-00233 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8756, Private Street, Density Bonus, and other minor entitlements to allow the construction of a new multi-family condominium development featuring 14 buildings containing 140 four-story townhome style condominium units stacked flat condominiums, including 21 onsite affordable units on a 4.67-acre site in the South Fremont Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per 15332, Infill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4: Implementation Committee receival of background on the history and development of the 2013 Technical Advisory Committee Memorandum of Agreement from staff
Cupertino City Council
2026-04-01
3.: Subject: Consider a Tentative Map, Architectural and Site Approval, and Tree Removal Permit for the construction of a 51-unit townhome condominium development on Housing Element Priority Housing Sites 25 through 28. The project utilizes Senate Bill 330 and provisions of State Density Bonus law. (Application No(s): TM-2024-009, ASA-2024-015, TR-2024-044; Applicant: SummerHill Homes, LLC; Location: 10857, 10867, 10877, and 10887 Linda Vista Drive; APNs: 356-06-001, -002, -003, and -004). (Continued from March 17, 2026)
Cupertino City Council
2026-03-17
12.: Subject: Consider a Tentative Map, Architectural and Site Approval, and Tree Removal Permit for the construction of a 51-unit townhome condominium development on Housing Element Priority Housing Sites 25 through 28. The project utilizes Senate Bill 330 and provisions of State Density Bonus law. (Application No(s): TM-2024-009, ASA-2024-015, TR-2024-044; Applicant: SummerHill Homes, LLC; Location: 10857, 10867, 10877, and 10887 Linda Vista Drive; APNs: 356-06-001, -002, -003, and -004)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
21: the California Department of Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant
Fremont Planning Commission
2026-02-26
1: DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8726, Private Street, Tree Removal, and waivers pursuant to State Density Bonus Law to allow the construction of a new for-sale, 24-unit detached townhome development with three on-site affordable units and 21 attached accessory dwelling units on a 1.86-acre lot at 37555 & 37557 Dusterberry Way in the Centerville Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-fill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning, as the project is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance
San Jose City Council
2025-12-15
2.16: the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development

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