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Title 20 — ZONING

Part 5.5 — DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS INTERIOR TO A HOTEL OR MOTEL

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

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:

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

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

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

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.)

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