Designing an Addition to Your Single-Family Residence

Learn how to plan an addition to your single-family home in the City of San José. Requirements may change over time; always check with Permit Center staff for the most current information. Click on SHOW MORE below for helpful links.
This is an updated video that shows the new requirement setback requirements effective as of December 30, 2016.
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Zoning Designation Map 00:21
Historic Resources Inventory 00:48
Height/Stories 01:31
FAR 01:40
Building Setback Lines/Easements 02:51
What is a Setback 03:12
R-1-5 & R-1-8 Setback table 03:35
One-story Rear Setback Addition exception Section 20.30.280 04:10
Front Porch Setback Exception Section 20.30.410 04:32
Helpful Links:
www.sjpermits.org
www.sanjoseca.g...
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Accessory Structure Requirements: www.sanjoseca.g...
Historic Resources Inventory: www.sanjoseca.g...
How to Find your Tract Map/Easements: www.sanjoseca.g...
How to Calculate Your Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.): www.sanjoseca.g...
Residential Setback Exceptions: www.sanjoseca.g...
Site Plan Guide: www.sanjoseca.g...
San José Zoning Map: www.sanjoseca.g...
San José Zoning Ordinance: www.sanjoseca.g...
Secondary Unit Requirements: www.sanjoseca.g...
Single-Family House Permit: www.sanjoseca.g...
Tree Removal Permit Application: www.sanjoseca.g...
Requirements as discussed in these videos are subject to change. Always check with the San José Permit Center for current information.