Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter III — GRADING AND DRAINAGE›Article 8 — DESIGN STANDARDS
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 4 Setbacks
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. C12-558. - General.¶
Cuts and fills shall be set back from property lines and from existing buildings as shown in Figure 2. The Grading Official may increase these dimensions based on information that he has showing that the dimensions do not provide adequate safety or comply with other county ordinance requirements. The Grading Official may also decrease these dimensions by the use of retaining walls or other structures approved by the Grading Official that will provide adequate safety of development and nearby properties.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)
Secs. C12-559—C12-561. - Reserved.¶
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