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Chapter 30 — Zoning Ordinance›Article XXX — GLEN LOMA RANCH SPECIAL USE DISTRICT

Gilroy Municipal Code § 30.30.10 Statement of intent

Gilroy Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Gilroy

Cite as: Gilroy Municipal Code § 30.30.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 30.30.10. Statement of intent.

The Glen Loma Ranch special use district is intended to provide a comprehensive planning approach to the Glen Loma Ranch area that exemplifies the goals and policies of the neighborhood district by: setting development standards and policies for the development of mixed density and housing types; providing for a mix of residential, commercial and public uses; promoting bicycle and pedestrian travel through an extensive trail system; enhancing the natural features of the site; integrating open space areas; and providing individual neighborhood parks and city parks. The average residential density is intended to create consistency with the densities described in Chapter 5, the “Land Use Plan” chapter of the Glen Loma Ranch specific plan document. The land uses permitted in this zone are intended to allow economically viable land uses that provide needed services and amenities to the neighboring residences.

(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)

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§ 30.30.20. Permitted uses and conditional uses.

Land in the Glen Loma Ranch special use district may be used as provided in the Glen Loma Ranch specific plan’s “Neighborhood Serving Commercial Centers” chapter (Chapter 13). Conditional uses may be permitted with a conditional use permit issued by the planning commission in accordance with the regulations included in section 30.50.30.

(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)

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§ 30.30.30. Site and building requirements.

The lot, yard, height and additional requirements in the Glen Loma Ranch special use district shall be as established in the Glen Loma Ranch specific plan’s “Development Standards” chapter (Chapter 7), Table 4 (“Product Type-Density Matrix Table”) and Table 10 (“Building Envelope Standards Table”).

(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)

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§ 30.30.40. Density.

The maximum density in the Glen Loma Ranch special use district shall be consistent with the densities described in the Glen Loma Ranch specific plan’s “Land Use Plan” chapter (Chapter 5), and the “Neighborhood Breakdown and Unit Counts Table” (Table 2).

(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)

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§ 30.30.50. Site design requirements.

Projects within the Glen Loma Ranch special use district shall be designed in accordance with the Glen Loma Ranch specific plan’s “Land Use Standards” chapter (Chapter 7) and “Land Use Guidelines” chapter (Chapter 8).

(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)

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