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Title 20 — ZONING›Chapter 20.100 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS

San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Permits

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose

Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

20.100.010 - Overview.

A. This chapter identifies the permits and other approvals required by the various provisions of this title and sets forth the applicable procedures for application, processing and approval.

B. As a general rule, unless otherwise exempt, any use which involves new construction, erection, placement, paving, or installation or exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing use requires a development permit as defined in Section 20.200.270.

(Ord. 26248.)

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