Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 17.20 — HOUSING CODE
San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Definitions
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.20.100 - Efficiency dwelling unit.¶
An efficiency dwelling unit is a dwelling unit containing only one habitable room and meeting the requirements of Section 17.20.270.B.2.
(Prior code § 5502.4; 17.20.120; 17.20.130; Ords. 20659, 21974.)
17.20.110 - Independent dwelling unit.¶
Independent dwelling unit is a building or portion thereof used or designed for occupancy, for residential purposes, for one or more persons or families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in said building.
(Ord. 21974.)
17.20.120 - Hot water.¶
Hot water is water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit.
(Prior code § 5502.6; 17.20.150; 17.20.140; Ords. 20659, 21974.)
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