New Home Construction in Campbell, CA
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Site and Architectural Review depends on your neighborhood:
- San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (R-1-6): administrative review for a new home, additions (Planning Commission above 0.45 floor area ratio), attic-to-living conversions, removing or rebuilding more than 50% of exterior walls, or adding up to two bedrooms.
- Campbell Village Neighborhood Plan (R-1-8): administrative review for a new home, additions of 750 sq ft or more, or 375 sq ft or more on a second story.
- Other R-1-6 lots outside San Tomas, and smaller Campbell Village additions, are exempt.
Administrative decisions are made by the Community Development Director after notice is mailed to owners within 300 feet at least 10 days ahead, and take effect 10 days after approval unless appealed. R-1 homes are limited to 35 feet and 2½ stories, with a base floor area ratio of 0.45 (up to 0.50 with Planning Commission approval).
Gas: new homes in Campbell cannot use natural gas for water or space heating; other gas uses, such as cooking, are not banned.
Construction in Progress
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Requirements
Fire sprinklers (Campbell local amendment): required in new homes, and in existing homes when an addition makes the fire area larger than 3,600 sq ft (additions of 500 sq ft or less are excepted), plus new basements and basements expanded more than 50%.
Protected trees: on developed single-family lots, oak, redwood, cedar and ash with a 12-inch trunk at 4 feet, plus heritage trees. Trenching or regrading within a tree’s dripline counts as removal, and replacements are 24-inch to 48-inch box trees.
School fees: Campbell Union School District charges fees on new homes and additions over 500 sq ft, paid before permit issuance using the City’s referral form; Campbell Union High School District also assesses new residential space.
Historic properties: landmarks and historic-district properties are in Campbell’s Historic (H) overlay. Exterior changes such as windows, doors, porches, roofing and siding go to the Historic Preservation Board, and demolition goes to the City Council.
City Hall, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 · (408) 866-2130
Call ahead to confirm counter hours and current submittal steps. Fire sprinkler plans go to Santa Clara County Fire, Fire Prevention, 1315 Dell Avenue, Campbell, (408) 341-4420, with a copy of the City building permit.
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Campbell New Home Construction FAQ
Must new Campbell homes be all-electric?
Water and space heating must be electric; gas cooking is not banned.
Are sprinklers required?
Yes, in all new homes.
How tall can a new home be?
35 feet and 2½ stories in R-1.
Who decides Site and Architectural Review?
The Community Development Director, or the Planning Commission above 0.45 FAR in San Tomas.