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Title 20 — ZONING

Part 2 — USES ALLOWED

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose

20.30.100 - Allowed uses and permit requirements.

20.30.110 - Incidental uses.

20.30.120 - Guesthouses.

20.30.125 - Residential uses - Prohibition on provision of services to nonresidents.

20.30.130 - Wireless communications antennae on residentially zoned parcels with a non-residential use.

20.30.140 - Wireless communications antennae on residentially zoned property with a residential use.

20.30.150. - Reserved.

20.30.200 - Development standards.

20.30.210 - Setback determination.

20.30.220 - Setback - Abutting alley.

20.30.230 - Lot area - Exceptions.

20.30.240 - Front setback - Block average exception.

20.30.250 - Side setback - Exception, R-1 and R-2 residence districts.

20.30.260 - Side setback - Exception, R-M and R-MH residence districts.

20.30.265 - Rear setback - Exception lots of record since July 1, 1929.

20.30.270 - Corner lot - Rear setback - Exception for attached garage.

20.30.280 - Rear setback - Exception - New construction of or additions to single-family residences.

20.30.290 - Mobilehome parks converted to residential ownership.

20.30.300 - Maximum height - Exception for chimneys or architectural embellishments.

20.30.310 - Minor one-story addition - Exception for same side setback as existing structure.

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