Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 25 — AIRPORT›Chapter 25.18 — CONSTRUCTION CRANE FEE PROGRAM
San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Building Permit Issuance Conditions
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
25.18.205 - Estimated crane fee deposit required prior to building permit.¶
A. Prior to the City issuing a Building Permit for a project involving Developers operating Construction Cranes above the Downtown Building Height Limits in the Construction Crane Guidance Area, Developers shall be required to place with the City an Estimated Crane Fee Deposit.
B. The Director shall have the authority to set the amount of the Estimated Crane Fee Deposit in subsection A at up to fifty percent of the Estimated Crane Fee.
(Ord. 30674.)
25.18.210 - Request for determination of estimated crane fee deposit.¶
Prior to the City issuing a Building Permit for a project involving Developers operating Construction Cranes above the Downtown Building Height Limits in the Construction Crane Guidance Area, Developers shall provide the City with the following information: schedule (months) of estimated construction activities above the Downtown Building Height Limits at a Developer's project site, billing information, and any other information Airport may require for Airport to determine the Estimated Crane Fee Deposit.
(Ord. 30674.)
25.18.215 - Limit on costs for initial six month period.¶
The Director may establish a limit on the amount of the obligation for the initial six month period that a Developer operates Construction Cranes above the Downtown Building Height Limits in the Construction Crane Guidance Area.
(Ord. 30674.)
25.18.220 - Execution of agreement required prior to building permit.¶
A. Prior to the City issuing a Building Permit for a project involving Developers operating Construction Cranes above the Downtown Building Height Limits in the Construction Crane Guidance Area, Developers shall enter into an agreement with City that are consistent with the requirements of this Chapter.
B. The Director is authorized to execute agreements identified in this section.
(Ord. 30674.)
25.18.225 - Obligations arising from use of construction cranes above downtown building height limits.¶
Any person operating Construction Cranes above the Downtown Building Height Limits in the Construction Crane Guidance Area shall indemnify the City, defend and hold harmless the City for the use of the Construction Cranes and shall be responsible for all costs or losses arising from Developer's use of the Construction Cranes.
(Ord. 30674.)
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