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Article III — Definitions

Santa Clara Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · 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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