El Camino Real Specific Plan
Description
A comprehensive planning document and general plan amendment to guide mixed-use development, create new zoning districts, and add 4,400 housing units along El Camino Real.
Impact summary
Replaces auto-oriented strip malls with mixed-use housing, pedestrian pathways, and structured height limits, though generating local concerns about parking and traffic.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Santa Clara / Planning Division
- Address
- El Camino Real corridor (Western city limits to Lafayette Street)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 9
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council and Authorities Concurrent — May 19, 2026
A comprehensive planning document and general plan amendment to guide mixed-use development, create new zoning districts, and add 4,400 housing units along El Camino Real.
Planning Commission — April 8, 2026
A comprehensive specific plan and general plan amendment to create five new land use designations, new zoning districts, and an EIR allowing 4,400 residential units along El Camino Real.
Related issues (1)
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