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Title 17 — Development›Chapter 17.10 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

Article III — Definitions

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

§ 17.10.040. Definitions.

The following terms when used in this chapter shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) "Developer"

means a person who has a legal or equitable interest in the real property which is the subject of a development agreement.

(b) "Development agreement"

means a development agreement enacted by legislation between the City and a qualified applicant pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5 .

  • (c) "Planning Director"

means the City Manager or City Manager's duly authorized designee.

(d) "Qualified applicant"

is a person who has a legal or equitable interest in the real property which is the subject of a proposed development agreement, determined pursuant to SCCC § 17.10.070 .

(Ord. 1589 § 1, 7-5-1988; Formerly § 8B-4)

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▸ Contents — Santa Clara Planning Code
Santa Clara Planning Code
  1. ▸ Title 17 — Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.05 — SUBDIVISIONS
    2. ▸ Chapter 17.10 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
      Overview
      1. Article I — Purpose
      2. Article II — Authority for Adoption
      3. Article III — Definitions
      4. Article IV — Applications and Forms
      5. Article V — Hearing Before Planning Commission
      6. Article VI — Hearing Before City Council
      7. Article VII — Notice Provisions and Procedure for Public Heari…
      8. Article VIII — Review – Certificate of Compliance, Termination…
      9. Article IX — Amendment or Cancellation of Agreement by Mutual …
      10. Article X — Miscellaneous Provisions
    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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