October 14, 2008
City of San Jose - Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
City of San Jose - Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
200 East Santa Clara Street
2nd Floor Tower
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 535-7735
Secondary Phone: (408) 535-3555
Email: joyce.liu@sanjoseca.gov
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/development
Map/Driving Directions
Brief Overview:
The City’s Small Business Ambassador Program provides small business owners with a single point of contact to help successfully prepare for and navigate the development review and permitting process. Involve an Ambassador early, even before signing a lease, to help with site research, fee estimates, and more.
Business Services:
Hours of Operation:
Walk-in Service: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday; Appointments: Call 408-535-3555
Downloadable Documents:
Eligibility Requirements:
Business must be located in the City of San Jose
Languages Spoken/Understood:
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Proximity to Public Transit:
    Light rail: service is available to Santa Clara and First/Second Streets; Bus: Lines 22, 63, 64, 65, 72, 73, 81, 522, Highway 17, and the DASH shuttle