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Planning


The Planning Division of the City of Gilroy reviews all new development for both long range plans and current development. In June 2002 the City Council adopted its 2020 General Plan, the document from which all development decisions are ultimately made. Other responsibilities of the Planning Division include General Plan Implementation, Zoning Ordinance Implementation, Development Review and coordinating with the Planning Commission for public process regarding development within the City of Gilroy.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Phone: (408) 846-0451
Fax: (408) 846-0429
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020

Contact:


David Bischoff Director of Planning and Environmental Services david.bischoff@ci.gilroy.ca.us
Stan Ketchum Senior Planner stan.ketchum@ci.gilroy.ca.us
Melissa Durkin Planner II melissa.durkin@ci.gilroy.ca.us
Kelly Ramirez Planning Technician kelly.ramirez@ci.gilroy.ca.us


New General Plan Process Background Information

City Council Staff Report - Overview of Proposed General Plan Update, May 21, 2012 can be found here.

Current General Plan and EIR
The current General Plan and EIR documents can be found here.

2009 Urban Service Area Amendment Reports
Amendment USA 08-03 was withdrawn at the last minute. Only USA 00-02 and USA 07-01 were considered by the City Council. The City Council did not certify the proposed EIR Supplements and denied both proposals due to lack of complete environmental clearance.

The complete set of information presented to the City Council can be found here.

Other Key Policy Documents
Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan.
Hecker Pass Specific Plan.
Downtown Specific Plan.
Housing Element.
Infrastructure Master Plans.
2010 Urban Water Management Plan (draft).
High Speed Train.
Climate Action Plan.
Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan.

Topics of Interest

Below are newly added sections.

Climate Action Plan Interim Guidelines
 
Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan