Chapter 18.26 — Downtown Form-Based Code

Santa Clara Zoning Code § 1.6 Director Interpretations

Santa Clara Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Santa Clara

Cite as: Santa Clara Zoning Code § 1.6 · Text as of 2026-09-23

Authority. The Director of Community Development or designee (“Director”) has the authority to interpret any provision of this Code Whenever the Director determines that the meaning or applicability of any Code requirement is subject to interpretation, the Director may issue an official interpretation See SCCC § 18.02.040.

B. Illustrations. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of any provision and any illustration or photograph, the text shall control, unless the intent of the standard is clearly otherwise
C. Terminology. "Shall" is prescriptive; "should" is directive; "may" is permissive
D. Uncertainty. In cases of uncertainty regarding the application of any of these Development Standards, the Director shall have the authority to make a determination

18 Attachment 1:96

Publication, Apr 2026

ZONING

6 | City of Santa Clara Downtown Form-Base Code

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code

Export this section

▸Contents — Santa Clara Zoning Code

Santa Clara Zoning Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.