Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
Upcoming Event
Building Permits & Home Safety Open House
May 30, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
San José City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara St.
See the flyer for details.
Come talk with our permit, plan review, and inspection experts. Bring your ideas or plans. Find out if you live in a flood zone, and pick up emergency preparedness information.
Presentations
6:30 PM - Permits for Granny Flats: What You Need to Know
Are you considering building a granny flat, also called an accessory dwelling unit? This presentation covers the siting and permitting requirements in San José.
7:15 PM - Energy-Saving Home Improvements
Solar systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and new systems for water heating and home battery backup are now popular home improvement projects. Come learn how to pass inspection by avoiding common mistakes.
Validated parking is offered. We look forward to seeing you there!
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department
Director Rosalynn Hughey oversees the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE). Assistant Director Chu Chang is also the City's Chief Building Official and oversees the department's permitting technology; coordination with the Development Services partners; and special programs.
Planning Division
The Citywide Planning function entails updates, amendments, and public input on
San José’s General Plan; the planning and public engagement process for
urban villages; the work of the
City Design Team; and development of zoning and planning policies and amendments.
The Development Review function reviews and engages the community on development proposals, and supports the
Planning Commission,
Historic Landmarks Commission,
Planning Director Hearings, and
Developers Roundtable.
Building Division
The
Building Division conducts plan reviews, issues building permits, and inspects projects for building code compliance. The division also oversees the
Permit Center and online permitting at
www.sjpermits.org.
Code Enforcement
The
Code Enforcement Division manages programs to ens
ure compliance with housing and neighborhood health, building, and zoning codes.
Development Services Permit Center
The
Development Services Permit Center offers the coordinated permit and plan review services of the
Planning Division,
Building Division,
Public Works Department, and
Fire Prevention Bureau. We also help customers with permits issued by other departments and public agencies as may be needed by specific types of projects. Learn more at
www.sanjoseca.gov/permitcenter.
Our Mission
To guide the physical change of San José to create and maintain a safe, healthy, attractive, and vital place to live and work. We engage our community and the City Council in this mission.