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Councilmember Ortiz’s memo proposing scaled development fees, fee deferrals referred to workload analysis

San Jose Rules and Open Government Committee · January 22, 2026
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Council Member Ortiz introduced a joint memo proposing a scaled development-fee framework, deferral of certain development and public-works fees to certificate of occupancy, and alignment of funding timelines with the state; the committee voted 5-0 to send the proposal for a workload analysis expected in a week or two.

Council Member Ortiz introduced a joint memo asking the Rules & Open Government Committee to place on a future City Council agenda three strategies intended to reduce barriers to housing development in San Jose: a scaled development-fee framework tied to project characteristics, deferral of development impact and public-works off-site fees until certificate of occupancy, and aligning notices of funding availability with the state's business cycle for…

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