Density.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.268
in effectThe measurement of the number of housing units in an area or located on a specific parcel or lot. Density is typically expressed through the calculation of dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Dwelling units per acre shall be calculated by dividing the total number of dwelling units proposed under a single development permit by the total project site area, expressed in acres or fractions thereof. Total project site area shall be calculated pursuant to Section 20.200.413 . (Ord. 30603.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026