Three commercial properties in Pleasanton are the subject of proposed zoning changes that could create capacity for 1,438 net new homes. The plans, which cover approximately 30 acres, are currently before the city’s Planning Commission. Officials clarified that these zoning adjustments would permit future housing proposals but do not constitute approval for immediate construction.
The sites involved include Hacienda West at 3825 and 3875 Hopyard Road, Metro 580 at 4515 Rosewood Drive, and a property at 5960 Inglewood Drive. These locations currently house commercial offices and retail businesses, surrounded by existing residential neighborhoods. The proposed housing densities vary by site, ranging from 30 to 60 homes per acre.
The initiative stems from a settlement reached in June 2025 with the Housing Action Coalition. The group had previously challenged the adequacy of Pleasanton’s housing plan, specifically questioning whether properties occupied by businesses were realistic candidates for future housing. Although the city disagreed with the coalition’s assessment, it approved the settlement to avoid litigation.
City officials identified these three specific locations as part of that agreement.
Pleasanton’s 2023-2031 Housing Element, which received state certification in September 2023, assigns the city a housing allocation of 5,965 homes. This total includes 2,758 units designated for lower-income households. The proposed zoning package includes modifications to land-use designations, as well as standards for building height, setbacks, and landscaping.
