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AT&T’s Plan to Expand Cell Service Finally Approved
February 13, 2025
On Jan. 15, the Santa Clara Planning Commission finally took action on a proposal to increase cell phone service for...
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Planning Commission Discusses 2024 Goals
January 23, 2024
A light agenda for the Planning Commission to start 2024 cleared the way for a deeper discussion about the Commission’s...
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Downtown Precise Plan, Zoning Code Amendment Recommended for Approval
November 22, 2023
The Santa Clara Planning Commission tackled two major City projects in its two most recent meetings, recommending both for approval....
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Planning Commission Approves Subdivision Map for Townhouses on El Camino Real
October 16, 2023
A quick meeting of the Santa Clara Planning Commission on Oct. 11. In less than an hour, the commission dispatched...
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Planning Commission Gives Initial Thoughts on Zoning Code Update
September 26, 2023
The City of Santa Clara is closing in on a modernized zoning code. On Sept. 20, the Planning Commission heard...
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Old Quad Remodel Leads to Debate Over Larger Issue
August 28, 2023
A portion of the Bay Area’s housing crisis played out in front of the Planning Commission on Aug. 23. What...
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“Selling Ourselves to Private Sector” Planning Commission Reluctantly Approves Controversial Ordinance Change
April 14, 2023
What appeared to be a routine change to the City’s ordinance code in favor of green energy was not well...
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Santa Clara Native Bouza Joins Planning Commission
August 26, 2022
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission welcomed its newest Commissioner, Mario Bouza, on Aug. 24. Bouza joins the Planning Commission after the...
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Controversial Civic Center Drive Development Recommended for Approval
August 5, 2022
After lengthy public comment, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a planned affordable housing complex at 1601...
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Planning Commission Makes SB9 Recommendations
June 1, 2022
After two meetings and hours of debate, the Santa Clara Planning Commission has made recommendations to the City Council concerning...