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County committee receives Planning Commission's FY 2026/27 work plan

Santa Clara County Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation Committee · August 20, 2026

Summary

The committee received and forwarded the Planning Commission's FY 2026/27 work plan, which highlights SB 9 and SB 1123 implementation, ADU updates, rural zoning and large project reviews; the motion to receive the report passed on roll call.

The committee received the Planning Commission's annual work plan for fiscal year 2026/27, which lays out priorities including implementation of SB 9 and SB 1123, updates to the accessory dwelling unit ordinance and continued review of large projects such as Stevens Creek Quarry and Lehigh Permanente.

The Planning Commission chair described the plan as

"WE HAVE A REALLY SOLID COMMISSION. THEY ARE SHOWING UP AND READY TO DO THE WORK AND WE ARE EXCITED TO TALK ABOUT OUR WORK PLAN FOR THE COMING YEAR."

The chair framed the plan as a chance to address countywide development pressures and climate and environmental protections rather than individual parcels. Committee members moved to receive the report and forward it to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration; the motion was seconded and passed on the committee's roll call vote. Staff said the item will be transmitted as requested and that follow-up questions can be handled offline.

Why it matters: the work plan signals how the county will allocate staff time and prioritize changes to zoning, permitting and environmental review in the coming year. Committee members praised the commission's engagement and asked staff to provide any requested details in future briefings.

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