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Title 15 — Buildings and Construction›Chapter 15.45 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Santa Clara Municipal Code Art. VIII Subdivisions

Santa Clara Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara

Cite as: Santa Clara Municipal Code Article VIII · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 15.45.310. Subdivisions, in addition.

In addition to the subdivision provisions in Appendix G, the following requirements apply:

(a) In zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwater around and away from proposed structures.

(b) When fill will be placed to support buildings, the fill shall be placed in accordance with the Building Code and approval of the subdivision shall require submission of as-built elevations for each filled pad certified by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

(Ord. 2060 § 2, 6-6-2023)

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