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Staff presented a proposal to increase allowed density in Residential Neighborhood areas to 32 units per acre, with some Task Force members asking staff to also analyze 40 units per acre and other policy changes. Public comment was mostly supportive of more housing, while some speakers warned about neighborhood impacts, utilities, and fire safety.
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The meeting focused on how San Jose could make it easier to build small apartment buildings and similar housing in areas now mostly limited to single-family homes. Staff recommended raising the allowed density in the Residential Neighborhood land use category from 8 units per acre to 32 units per acre, and Task Force members asked for more analysis, including a possible 40-unit-per-acre option. Public speakers were divided, with many supporting more housing and others raising concerns about displacement, infrastructure, and neighborhood change. No final decision was reported in the minutes; staff said more information will come back at the next meeting.
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2025 General Plan 4-Year Review Task Force Meeting No. 4
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