Development Activity Projects

Comprehensive Development Activity Map

The Planning Division maintains an interactive web application which shows projects that are currently in the approval process or under construction. The application shows the type of development, the name of the project, and a brief description of the project.


Current Project List

The Planning Division maintains a list of all development applications that are currently in the review and approval process. Information available includes the project name, brief description, address / location, applicant contact information, application file numbers, and assigned project planner. The list is updated quarterly and available using the following link:

Data Center Environmental Impact Review Scoping Meeting

The City of Gilroy (the City) is the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and will prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) for a proposed Gilroy Data Center to be located at 8050 Camino Arroyo in the City of Gilroy  (the project). The City has prepared Notice of Preparation for the EIR. The purpose of the Notice of Preparation is to solicit input from responsible agencies, trustee agencies with statutory responsibilities related to the project, and the general public as to the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the EIR. The EIR will be used when considering permits or other approvals related to the project.  

The Notice of Preparation comment period officially began Friday, November 11, 2022 and ends Saturday December 10, 2022. Please submit your comments by Saturday December 10, 2022 for consideration in preparation of the EIR. 

  1. Electronic Billboard
  2. Kern Cottages
  3. 10th and Chestnut Street Commercial Project
  4. Glen Loma Ranch 
  5. Hecker Pass Apartments
  6. 1st and Kern Apartments

PROPOSED ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gilroy Planning Division intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the following described project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the Thresholds of Significance adopted May 3, 2004 by the City of Gilroy:

Project Number:         Z 18-04, AS 18-09, SP 21-08

Project Title:                Electronic Billboard Ordinance and Sign Permit

Project Applicant:        Mike Conrotto

Project Location:         6460 Automall Parkway 

Assessor Parcel No.:  841-15-069 Vicinity Map

Project Description: The proposed project requests approval to construct and operate a 75-foot tall electronic billboard with a 672 square foot display area, within the Gilroy city limits. The project requires amendment of Section 30.37.30 (Prohibited Signs), Section 30.37.50 (Commercial and Industrial Districts), and Section 30.37.51 (Freeway Oriented Signs) of the Gilroy Municipal Code to allow such signage which is currently prohibited. The project also includes a new Zoning Code Ordinance (Article LV, Electronic Billboards) which would permit a maximum of two electronic billboards within the City on property with a General Plan designation of General Services Commercial or City Gateway District, located within 660 feet of U.S. Highway 101 (US-101). 

In accordance with Section 15070 of the California Code of Regulations, the City of Gilroy Planning Division has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the proposed project would have a significant effect on the environment, and that a mitigated negative declaration (MND) may be adopted. 

Review and Comment Period: The CEQA public review period began on August 5, 2022 and ended on September 6, 2022. Staff will continue to accept comments from the public until a decision is rendered by the City Council following review by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 19, 2023. A copy of the staff report and staff recommendation will be available the Friday before the meeting. 

In addition to the required public hearings noted above, the City held an informational meeting on October 25, 2022. A recording of that meeting can be accessed via: https://youtu.be/eiCk_u6f1V8

The Draft MND may be reviewed via: IS/MND - Electronic Billboard. Copies are also available for review at the Gilroy Planning Division office (7351 Rosanna Street), and the Gilroy Public Library (350 W. Sixth Street). If you need assistance accessing the document, or have inquiries, you may contact staff by email or written correspondence as noted above, or by phone (408) 846-0440.

The Final MND which includes a response to public comments on the Draft MND may be viewed via: Final IS/MND - Electronic Billboard

Vicinity Map

Appendices:

Appendix A - Draft Ordinance (for CEQA purposes)

Appendix B - Air Quality, GHG, and Energy Analysis

Appendix C - Biological Resources Analysis

Appendix C - Cultural Resources Analysis

Appendix E - Paleontological Resources Analysis