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Title 17 — Development›Chapter 17.05 — SUBDIVISIONS

Article VI — Dedications and Reservations

Santa Clara Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Santa Clara

§ 17.05.500. Dedication of streets, alleys and other public rights-of-way or easements.

  • (a) As a condition of approval of a tentative, or parcel map, the subdivider shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer of dedication of all parcels of land within the subdivision that are needed for streets and alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, drainage, public greenways, scenic easements, public utility easements, and other public easements. In addition, the subdivider shall improve or agree to improve all streets and alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, drainage, public utility easements and other public easements.

(b) This section does not apply to lot splits pursuant to SCCC § 17.05.430 and § 18.13.050. (Ord. 1780 § 3, 4-8-2003; Ord. 2049 § 4, 8-16-2022)

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▸ Contents — Santa Clara Planning Code
Santa Clara Planning Code
  1. ▸ Title 17 — Development
    Overview
    1. ▸ Chapter 17.05 — SUBDIVISIONS
      Overview
      1. Article I — General Provisions
      2. Article II — Definitions and Responsibilities
      3. Article III — Maps Required
      4. Article IV — Subdivision of Five or More Parcels
      5. Article V — Subdivision of Four or Fewer Parcels (Minor Subdiv…
      6. Article VI — Dedications and Reservations
      7. Article VII — Subdivision Improvements
      8. Article VIII — Vesting Tentative Maps
      9. Article IX — Penalties
    2. Chapter 17.10 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    3. Chapter 17.15 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS
    4. Chapter 17.20 — PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM GROUND LEASE
    5. Chapter 17.25 — BAYSHORE NORTH PROJECT ENHANCEMENT AUTHORITY
    6. Chapter 17.30 — STADIUM AUTHORITY PROCUREMENT POLICY
    7. Chapter 17.35 — PARK AND RECREATIONAL LAND
    8. Chapter 17.40 — CITYWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

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