Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction›Chapter 15.45 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Santa Clara Municipal Code Art. IX Site Improvement
Santa Clara Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara
Cite as: Santa Clara Municipal Code Article IX · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.45.320. Site improvement, in addition.¶
In addition to the site improvement provisions in Appendix G, the requirements of this section shall apply.
(Ord. 2060 § 2, 6-6-2023)
§ 15.45.330. Limitations on placement of fill.¶
Where the placement of fill is permitted by the Building Code, Appendix G, or these regulations, fill shall be designed to be stable under conditions of flooding including rapid rise and rapid drawdown of floodwaters, prolonged inundation, and protection against flood-related erosion and scour. In addition to these requirements, when intended to support buildings and structures, fill shall comply with the requirements of the Building Code. The placement of fill intended to change base flood elevations, change floodway boundaries, or change boundaries of flood hazard areas shown on FIRMs shall be subject to the requirements of SCCC § 15.45.220.
(Ord. 2060 § 2, 6-6-2023)
§ 15.45.340. Reserved.¶
§ 15.45.350. Reserved.¶
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