San Jose adopts the 2022 California Building Code with amendments in the San Jose Municipal Code. The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement processes permits with typical timelines of 3-9 weeks. The city has a population of about 1.02 million and is the largest city in Northern California. San Jose is in Seismic Zone D requiring enhanced seismic design. The city emphasizes sustainability, affordable housing, and pedestrian-oriented development. Recent amendments include green building requirements, transit-oriented development incentives, and anti-displacement measures. Permit fees typically range from 0.5-0.75% of construction value. The city offers online permit services and expedited processing for sustainable projects.