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Title 19 — ZONING

Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN PROJECTS

Cupertino Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · Cupertino

  • Prior ordinance history: Ords. 1601 and 1630.

19.164.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and orderly procedure for expeditious administrative approval of minor changes to existing projects and plans.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)

19.164.020 Applicability of Regulations.

Type of Applications. This chapter shall apply to a minor change to the following:

An approved development plan in a planned development zoning district or R1C district;

An existing building or structure requiring site and designs approval;

A plan which has received site and design approval;

An existing building, structure or plan requiring City Council approval pursuant to a contractual agreement, resolution, motion, action, or uncodified ordinance.

Conditions. No application shall be diverted for administrative approval under this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:

The proposed change is not minor when considered in conjunction with other minor changes to the same project approved under this chapter or under considerations, even though such changes relate to different plans, buildings or structures;

In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will be controversial;

In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will probably be denied by him or her;

In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will probably be denied by the City Council.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)

19.164.030 Diversion of Application for Administrative Approval.

The Director of Community Development, in his or her discretion, may divert a qualified application of a minor change to the administrative approval process provided in Chapter 19.12.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)

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Contents — Cupertino Zoning Code
Cupertino Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 19.20 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN AG…
    6. Chapter 19.24 — AGRICULTURAL (A) AND AGRICULTURALRESIDENTIAL (…
    7. Chapter 19.28 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES
    8. Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
    9. Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
    10. Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
    11. Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
    12. Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
    14. Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    15. Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    16. Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
    17. Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
    18. Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
    19. Chapter 19.72 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (ML) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP)…
    20. Chapter 19.76 — PUBLIC BUILDING (BA), QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING (B…
    21. Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
    22. Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
    23. Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
    24. Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
    25. Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
    26. Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
    29. Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
    30. Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    31. Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
    32. Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
    34. Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
    35. Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
    37. Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    38. Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
    39. Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
    40. Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
    41. Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
    43. Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
    44. Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM

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