The San José City Council or Planning Commission may
hear appeals to the issuance of a development permit,
variance, or exception. Not all permit processes
allow for an appeal. Please refer to Table 20-260 of
Municipal Code 20.100.220 for a complete list of the
types of permit that may be appealed and the related
hearing body.
The decision made by the hearing body is final and shall be effective immediately.
This application form must be completed as instructed
below to facilitate the appeal.
WHO MAY APPEAL
The applicant, or any property owner or tenant of a
property within 1,000 feet of the subject site, may file the appeal. The appellant must sign this application or if signed by the appellant’s lawful power of attorney,
you must submit written evidence to that person’s
authority.
Exception for Tree Removal Permits - For a Tree
Removal Permit, only property owners or occupants of
the subject site or of properties immediately adjacent
or across the street from the subject site may appeal.
Exception for Tentative Maps - Any person may file.
DEADLINE
File this completed application on or no later than 10
calendar days after a copy of the permit decision by
the Planning Commission or Director of Planning has
been mailed to the project applicant. Permit decisions
are typically made on Wednesdays with the issued
permit mailed two days later on a Friday. Therefore,
the 10-day deadline is commonly the second Monday
following the hearing (by 5:00 p.m.).
Exception for Tentative Maps - The appeal must be
filed within 10 calendar days of the permit approval.
FEES & PROCESS
The application filing fee must be paid by the deadline as previously explained. Find the current fee for a
Permit Appeal on the Table of Applications at www.
sanjoseca.gov/PlanningApplications. For Tree Removal
Permits, a Public Noticing fee will also be charged.
HOW TO SUBMIT - 2 OPTIONS
In-Person (no appointment required): Before the
filing deadline stated above, come to the Planning
Offices, third floor of City Hall (200 E. Santa Clara
Street, San José) to submit the application. You may
pay the appeal fee in-person or staff may email you
an invoice which must be paid within 14 calendar
days of the invoice date for the appeal to be valid.
Email: Before the filing deadline stated above, email the completed application and any attachments to
[email protected]. If the appeal is timely
and complete, staff will send you an invoice for the
appeal fee, which must be paid within 14 calendar
days of the invoice date for the appeal to be valid.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
This application form, completed and signed.
Assessor’s parcel map showing the subject site
outlined.
City staff will set a public hearing date with the Planning Commission or City Council as appropriate. The appeal
item will be placed on the agenda. Staff will also
prepare a recommendation of action to the Planning
Commission or City Council.
FOR QUESTIONS
Speak with a City Planner at 408-535-3555; see phone
service hours at www.sanjoseca.gov/Planning.
Para información en español, comuníquese con un
Planificador de la ciudad al 408-793-4100.
Để được hỗ trợ, nói chuyện với Người lập kế
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ch thành phố tại 408-793-4174.
PLANNING DIVISION 05/20/2024 SUBJECT TO CHANGE
APPEAL OF PERMIT APPLICATION
PLANNING DIVISION 408-535-3555 SAN JOSE CITY HALL, 200 E. SANTA CLARA ST., SAN JOSE, CA 95113 WWW.SANJOSECA.GOV/PLANNING continued >
Exhibit E - Planned Development Permit Amendment Appeal Application
APPEAL OF PERMIT APPLICATION PAGE 2 OF 2
PLANNING DIVISION 408-535-3555 SAN JOSE CITY HALL, 200 E. SANTA CLARA ST., SAN JOSE, CA 95113 WWW.SANJOSECA.GOV/PLANNING Please download and save this computer-fillable form to your computer. Follow instructions for Digital Forms.
1. The undersigned respectfully requests an appeal to the permit issued for the property located at :
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER NAME:
PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS:
2. REASON/S FOR APPEAL: If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet.
3. PERSON FILING APPEAL
RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT SITE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Property Owner Adjacent Property Owner Tenant on Site Pr
operty Owner/Tenant Within 1,000 feet Tentative Map Appeal (anyone may appeal) PRINT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
EMAIL: PHONE:
● SIGNATURE OF PERSON FILING THE APPEAL DATE: [MM/DD/YYYY] For electronic submittal or virtual appointments, a Digital ID Signature is required.
Fo
r in-person appointments, an original ink signature is required.
4. CONTACT PERSON IF DIFFERENT FROM PERSON FILING APPEAL PRINT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
EMAIL: PHONE:
OFFICE USE ONLY
FILE NUMBER:
INTAKE DATE: BY: PAID: $
COMMENTS:
I am a homeowner and resident living within 1000 ft of the San Jose Earthquakes Stadium. I am writing to appeal the decision in PDA11-002-02 ("Planned Development Permit Amendment to allow the operation of up to 15 concerts per year at an existing stadium") in cooperation with the Newhall Neighborhood Association.
Please find attached document "Reasons for Appeal".
Please also find the attached document, a November 19, 2025 letter from Matthew Bright to Director Burton and multiple members of planning staff "Neighborhood response to PDA11-002-02 & ER25-039" incorporated by reference.
CLYDE HOFFMANN
12/01/2025
Clyde Hoffmann
Digitally signed by Clyde Hoffmann
Date: 2025.12.01 14:33:36 -08'00'
Jared Shawlee / San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes, 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
Exhibit E - Planned Develop ment Permit Amendment Appeal Application