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Matter 26-143

Final Adoption of Ordinances.

Housing City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 03 Feb 2026
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File
26-143
Type
Final Adoption of Ordinance
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
03 Feb 2026
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:04

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(a) Ordinance

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This draft ordinance amends sections of the San José Municipal Code to provide tax waivers for conversion projects under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program. It proposes a 100% tax waiver for up to 500 units that obtain building permits by December 31, 20276, and a 50% waiver for the next 1,000 units with similar conditions. The ordinance outlines qualifications for residential high-rise projects and commercial to residential conversions, including requirements for unit creation and contractor licensing.

Key points
  • Amends sections 4.46.036 and 4.47.089 of the San José Municipal Code.
  • Provides for 100% tax waiver for up to 500 units obtaining building permits by December 31, 20276.
  • Offers a 50% tax waiver for the next 1,000 units with similar conditions.
  • Defines 'Qualified Residential High Rise Project' and 'Qualified Commercial to Residential Conversion Project'.
  • Includes requirements for developers regarding unit creation and contractor licensing.
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SAW:AFS:CLS:JMD 2/5/2026 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING SECTION 4.46.036 OF CHAPTER 4.46 AND SECTION 4.47.089 OF CHAPTER 4.47 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION PROJECTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT WAIVE: (1) 100% OF THE BUILDING AND STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION TAX AND THE COMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL-MOBILEHOME PARK BUILDING TAX FOR UP TO 500 UNITS IN PROJECTS THAT OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS BY DECEMBER 31, 20276, AND PASS FIRST INSPECTION WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT; AND (2) 50% OF THE TAXES FOR THE NEXT 1,000 UNITS IN PROJECTS THAT OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS BY DECEMBER 31, 2027, AND PASS FIRST INSPECTION WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT, INCREASING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX REDUCTIONS TO 7,000 UNITS IN PHASE 1 AND 3,000 UNITS IN PHASE 2 AND REMOVING DEADLINES TO OBTAINING BUILDING PERMITS WHEREAS, on January 27, 2026, this Ordinance was found to be statutorily exempt from environmental review per the provisions of Section 15273, adjustment to fees, rates and fares without changes to or expansion of services, of the California Environmental Quality Act of...
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(c) Ordinance

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This draft ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 5.08 of the San José Municipal Code, focusing on updating affordability levels, refining compliance options, aligning affordability terms for inclusionary units with state practices, and clarifying the treatment of 100% affordable developments. It aims to enhance the financial feasibility of housing projects and facilitate the delivery of on-site affordable units. The ordinance includes various definitions and amendments related to affordable housing costs, developers, and residential developments.

Key points
  • Amends Chapter 5.08 of the San José Municipal Code.
  • Updates affordability levels and compliance options.
  • Aligns affordability terms for inclusionary units with state practices.
  • Clarifies treatment of 100% affordable developments.
  • Aims to keep projects financially feasible and encourage on-site affordable units.
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SAW:CPA:CAG 1/13/26 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) UPDATE AFFORDABILITY LEVELS; (2) REFINE COMPLIANCE OPTIONS (INCLUDING SURPLUS CREDITS); (3) ALIGN THE AFFORDABILITY TERM FOR INCLUSIONARY UNITS WITH STATE PRACTICE; AND (4) CLARIFY TREATMENT OF 100% AFFORDABLE DEVELOPMENTS WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, “CEQA”), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-008 General Procedures & Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment; and WHEREAS, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 5.08 of the San Jose Municipal Code (“IHO”), has produced much affordable housing across San José; and WHEREAS, historically, less than 10% of projects subject to IHO requirements have advanced from application to construction, with 43 completed projects delivering 1,442 inclusionary units - 43% at 50% AMI and...
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(d) Ordinance

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This document is a draft ordinance from the City of San Jose that amends and repeals various sections of the San Jose Municipal Code related to the one-year exception to the mobilehome rent ordinance. Specifically, it repeals Section 17.22.370 and amends Section 17.22.490. The ordinance includes provisions regarding rental agreements and defines the base year for rent increases. It is noted that the ordinance was revised in its entirety except for the specified sections, following council direction.

Key points
  • The ordinance amends and repeals sections of the San Jose Municipal Code regarding mobilehome rent.
  • Section 17.22.370 is repealed, which relates to rental agreements for mobilehome lots.
  • Section 17.22.490 is amended to define the base year for rent increases.
  • The document indicates it is a draft and includes contact information for the City Clerk for the final document.
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SAW:CPA:KMF 2/3/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONSSECTIONS 17.22.370 AND SUBSECTION B. OF 17.22.490 OF CHAPTER 17.22 OF TITLE 17 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ONE-YEAR EXCEPTION TO THE MOBILEHOME RENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-008 (General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Council has reviewed and considered the "not a project" determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Section 17.22.370 of Chapter 17.22 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code is hereby repealed....