Title 20

Part 5.5

San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · San Jose

DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS INTERIOR TO A HOTEL OR MOTEL

20.80.475 Drinking establishments interior to a full-service hotel or motel.

  • A. Drinking establishments that fully conform to all of the following criteria at all times are permitted in full service hotels or motels with seventy-five or more guest rooms:

    1. The drinking establishment is accessible only from the interior of the hotel or motel; and

    2. The drinking establishment is operated entirely within the interior of the hotel or motel; and

    3. The drinking establishment does not operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.; and

    4. No noise related to any activities of the drinking establishment is plainly audible from a residential use that is located fifty feet or more from the hotel or motel.

  • B. A conditional use permit shall be required for any drinking establishment that does not fully conform to all of the requirements and criteria of Section 20.80.475A. at all times.

  • (Ord. 29011.)