IN AN EFFORT to ease barriers to affordable housing construction, San Jose is exploring taking steps to incentivize developers.

On Tuesday, the City Council voted unanimously to accept recommendations based on interviews with seven developers and a detailed report highlighting three key barriers: construction costs, the permitting process and complying with development regulations such as requirements for private open space, like a balcony or patio for each unit.

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