San Ramon Approves Massive Housing Plan for Former Chevron HQ

The 92-acre development will bring up to 2,510 residential units to the site.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The San Ramon Planning Commission has unanimously approved a massive redevelopment plan for the former Chevron global headquarters site. The 92-acre project will demolish 1.3 million square feet of office space and replace it with up to 2,510 residential units across three districts, including an affordable housing community.

Why it matters

The approval of this large-scale housing development in San Ramon is significant as the Bay Area continues to grapple with a severe housing shortage. The inclusion of affordable units also addresses concerns around equitable access to housing in the region.

The details

The first phase of the project, called the Neighborhood District, will bring 368 market-rate single-family homes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units. The Orchards affordable district will add another 100 units, with 99 affordable homes and one manager's unit. This puts the initial affordable housing percentage at over 21%, exceeding the city's 15% requirement. The full Orchards Community build-out is planned to have at least 5% low-income homes, qualifying it for a state density bonus.

  • The San Ramon Planning Commission unanimously approved the project on February 3, 2026.
  • The developer, Sunset Development Company, must adhere to the affordable housing agreement covered in the December 2025 plan before the first residential building permit is issued.
  • The decisions of the planning commission can be appealed until February 13, 2026.

The players

San Ramon Planning Commission

The local government body that unanimously approved the massive redevelopment plan for the former Chevron global headquarters site.

Sunset Development Company

The developer responsible for the 92-acre project that will demolish 1.3 million square feet of office space and replace it with up to 2,510 residential units.

Eden Housing

The current operator of the affordable housing component of the Orchards Community district.

Santhosh Kanjula

A San Ramon Planning Commissioner who raised the most concerns, particularly around the timing and guarantees of the affordable housing units.

Lauren Barr

San Ramon's director of community development, who stated that 'You can't let the idea of a perfect project get in the way of a good project.'

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What they’re saying

“Approving it would 'open up apprenticeships for hundreds of young workers, veterans and at-risk youths, as well.'”

— Adam Masters, representative for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 (sfgate.com)

“Traffic should be reassessed after each phase is completed because 'conditions are uncertain and will change.'”

— Brian Swanson, certified planner (sfgate.com)

What’s next

The decisions of the San Ramon Planning Commission can be appealed until February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This large-scale housing development in San Ramon represents a significant step in addressing the Bay Area's housing shortage, with the inclusion of affordable units helping to promote more equitable access to housing in the region. However, concerns remain around the project's potential traffic impacts, which will need to be closely monitored and reassessed as each phase is completed.