The Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the physical development of the City. The Commission makes recommendations with respect to land subdivisions, zoning as prescribed by ordinance, and more. The Planning Commission consists of seven commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council. To be eligible, you must be a registered voter and resident of Santa Clara, and may not hold any paid office in, or be employed by, the City of Santa Clara. For details call the City Clerk's office at 408-615-2220. The Planning Commission may also be contacted by email at PlanningCommission@santaclaraca.gov.

To view current and past meeting agendas and materials, visit Planning Commission Meetings Online.

Notification

To be automatically notified when the Planning Commission Meeting Agendas are posted please subscribe to City News and Events and choose the category ‘Planning Commission’ under Events.

Upcoming Meetings

• Meets: Generally meets once a month on a Wednesday at 6:00 pm
• Place: City Hall - Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Avenue
• Staff Liaison: Lesley Xavier, Planning Manager, Community Development: 408-615-2450

2024 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

2025 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

Procedures

Planning Commission Meeting Procedures

Commission Members 

Mario Bouza

Vice Chair
MBouza@SantaClaraCA.gov

Term Expires: June 30, 2026
(First Term) 

Eric Crutchlow

Secretary
ECrutchlow@SantaClaraCA.gov

Term Expires: June 30, 2028
(First Term)

Nancy A. Biagini

NBiagini@SantaClaraCA.gov

Term Expires: June 30, 2026
(First Term)

Priya Cherukuru

PCherukuru@SantaClaraCA.gov

Term Expires: June 30, 2027
(Second Term)

Qian Huang

 
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
(First Term)

Yashraj Bhatnagar

YBhatnagar@SantaClaraCA.gov

Term Expires: June 30, 2027
(First Term)