Municipal code
Santa Clara Zoning Code
The enacted municipal code of Santa Clara, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-06
- Last ingested
- 2026-07-06
- Contents
- 41 titles · 55 chapters
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara
Contents
- Article 1 — Enactment and Applicability
- Chapter 18.02 — Purpose and Applicability of Zoning Code
- Chapter 18.04 — Interpretation of the Zoning Code Provisions
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▸ Chapter 18.06 — Zoning Map and Zones
- Chapter 18.10 — Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, UC, UV, HD Flex)
- Chapter 18.12 — Commercial Zones (C-C, C-N, C-R)
- Chapter 18.14 — Mixed Use Zones (MU-NC, MU-CC, MU-RC, MU-MD, MU-VHD)
- Chapter 18.16 — Office and Industrial Zones (LO-RD, HO-RD, LI, HI)
- Chapter 18.18 — Special Purpose Zones (OS, PQP)
- Chapter 18.20 — Planned Development Zone (PD)
- Chapter 18.22 — Lawrence Station Area Plan Zoning District (LSAP)
- Chapter 18.24 — Two-Unit Dwelling Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits
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▸ Chapter 18.26 — Downtown Form-Based Code
- Chapter 18.30 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
- Chapter 18.32 — Residential Accessory Structures
- Chapter 18.34 — Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screens
- Chapter 18.36 — Landscaping Standards
- Chapter 18.38 — Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards
- Chapter 18.40 — Performance Standards
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▸ Chapter 18.42 — Sign Standards
- Chapter 18.60 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
- Chapter 18.62 — Adult Business Uses
- Chapter 18.64 — Density Bonus and Affordable Housing
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▸ Chapter 18.66 — Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Chapter 18.90 — General Nonconforming Provisions
- Chapter 18.92 — Nonconforming Structures
- Chapter 18.94 — Nonconforming Uses
- Chapter 18.96 — Nonconforming Parcels
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▸ Chapter 18.98 — Other Specific Nonconforming Provisions
- Chapter 18.110 — General Provisions
- Chapter 18.112 — Application Processing Procedures
- Chapter 18.114 — Conditional and Minor Use Permits
- Chapter 18.116 — Off-Site Parking Permits
- Chapter 18.118 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Chapter 18.120 — Architectural Review
- Chapter 18.122 — Temporary Use Permits
- Chapter 18.124 — Variances and Minor Modifications
- Chapter 18.126 — Zoning Clearances
- Chapter 18.128 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions
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▸ Chapter 18.130 — Historic Preservation
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▸ Title 18 — Zoning Code
Overview- Chapter 18.140 — Administrative Responsibility
- Chapter 18.142 — Amendments (General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map)
- Chapter 18.144 — Appeals
- Chapter 18.146 — Public Notices and Hearings
- Chapter 18.148 — Specific Plans and Amendments
- Chapter 18.150 — Permit Modifications and Revocations
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▸ Chapter 18.152 — Enforcement Provisions