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Article IV — Site Plans and Documentation

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

§ 15.45.210. Additional site plan information.

In addition to the site plan requirements of the Building Code and Appendix G, site plans shall include, as applicable to the proposed development:

  • (a) Location of the proposed activity and proposed structures; locations of water supply, sanitary sewer, and other utilities; and locations of existing buildings and structures.

  • (b) Location, extent, amount, and proposed final grades of any filling, grading, or excavation.

  • (c) Where the placement of fill is proposed, the amount, type, and source of fill material; compaction specifications; a description of the intended purpose of the fill areas; and evidence that the proposed fill areas are the minimum necessary to achieve the intended purpose.

  • (d) Reserved.

(e) Existing and proposed alignment of any proposed alteration of a watercourse. (Ord. 2060 § 2, 6-6-2023)

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§ 15.45.220. Additional engineering data.

When additional hydrologic, hydraulic or other engineering data, studies, and additional data and analyses are submitted to support an application, the applicant has the right to seek a letter of map change from FEMA to change the base flood elevations, change floodway boundaries, or change boundaries of flood hazard areas shown on FIRMs, and to submit such data to FEMA for such purposes. The analyses shall be prepared by a qualified registered professional engineer in a format required by FEMA. Submittal requirements and processing fees shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Provided FEMA issues a conditional letter of map revision, construction of proposed flood control projects and land preparation for development are permitted, including clearing, excavation, grading, and filling. Permits for construction of buildings shall not be issued until the applicant satisfies the FEMA requirements for issuance of a letter of map revision. (Ord. 2060 § 2, 6-6-2023)

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