Chapter 19.27 — SITE AND PROJECT-BASED SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
Sunnyvale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Sunnyvale
§ 19.27.010. Site or project-based specific plan districts. ¶
From time to time the city of Sunnyvale adopts site or project-based specific plans in order to implement its general plan. Such specific plans establish unique zoning districts, and include architectural and design guidelines, site development standards, public facility improvement plans, and, when applicable, environmental mitigation monitoring programs. All site and projectbased specific plans adopted by the city of Sunnyvale are incorporated in this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 2788-05 § 2)
§ 19.27.020. Regulations generally. ¶
The standards, guidelines and improvement plans contained in an adopted specific plan shall apply in the specific plan's prescribed area. When the specific plan does not provide specific standards and/or procedures for review, approval and/or administration of development projects, that standards and procedures in this code shall apply. (Ord. 2788-05 § 2)
§ 19.27.030. Lakeside specific plan district. ¶
A zoning district entitled the "Lakeside Specific Plan" district (LSP) is established as shown on the official precise zoning plan, zoning district map, city of Sunnyvale, on file in the office of the city clerk and incorporated by reference. The LSP zoning district implements the Lakeside specific plan, incorporated by reference, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 2788-05 § 2)
§ 19.27.040. Peery Park specific plan district. ¶
A zoning district entitled the "Peery Park Specific Plan" district (PPSP) is established as shown on the official precise zoning plan, zoning district map, city of Sunnyvale, on file in the office of the city clerk and incorporated by reference. The PPSP zoning district implements the Peery Park specific plan, incorporated by reference, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. 3095-16 § 3)
§ 19.27.050. Village Center Master Plan district. ¶
(a) A zoning district entitled the “Village Center Master Plan” (VCMP) is established as shown on the official precise zoning plan, zoning district map, city of Sunnyvale, on file in the office of the city clerk and incorporated by reference.
(b) The VCMP zoning district implements the Village Center Master Plan, incorporated by reference, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk.
(c) The Village Center Master Plan includes the following three implementing zoning districts:
(1) Village Center Commercial (VCC).
(2) Village Center Office (VCO).
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§ 19.27.050
§ 19.27.050
(3) Village Center Mixed Use (VCMU). (Ord. 3241-25, 7/1/2025; Ord. 3242-25, 7/29/2025)
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▸ Title 19
Overview- Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.39 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.56 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 19.58 — FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES
- Chapter 19.88 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 19.02 — ADOPTION AND PURPOSE
- Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 19.06 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
- Chapter 19.12 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.16
- Chapter 19.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.22 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.24 — OFFICE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.26 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.27 — SITE AND PROJECT-BASED SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.28 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.29 — MOFFETT PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.30 — LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH
- Chapter 19.32 — BUILDING HEIGHTS, LOT COVERAGES AND FLOOR AREA…
- Chapter 19.34 — FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS
- Chapter 19.35 — LAWRENCE STATION AREA PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.36 — EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.37
- Chapter 19.38 — REQUIRED FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.39 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.40 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 19.42 — OPERATING STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.44 — SIGN CODE
- Chapter 19.45 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 19.46 — PARKING
- Chapter 19.47 — OFF-SITE STADIUM EVENT PARKING
- Chapter 19.48 — FENCES, DISTANCES BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND EXTENS…
- Chapter 19.50 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
- Chapter 19.52 — ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 19.54 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.56 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 19.58 — FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES
- Chapter 19.60 — ADULT BUSINESSES AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 19.61 — TEMPORARY UNENCLOSED USES
- Chapter 19.64
- Chapter 19.65 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
- Chapter 19.66 — SAFE PARKING SITE
- Chapter 19.67 — INCLUSIONARY BELOW MARKET RATE OWNERSHIP HOUSI…
- Chapter 19.68 — MOBILE, ACCESSORY, AND SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY L…
- Chapter 19.69 — EXISTING BELOW MARKET RATE RENTAL HOUSING
- Chapter 19.70 — CONVERSION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO COMMUNITY HOUS…
- Chapter 19.71 — RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS PROGRAMS
- Chapter 19.72 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 19.73 — BY-RIGHT APPROVAL
- Chapter 19.74 — PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS
- Chapter 19.75 — HOUSING IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 19.76 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 19.77 — INCLUSIONARY BELOW MARKET RATE RENTAL HOUSING
- Chapter 19.78 — DUAL URBAN OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
- Chapter 19.79 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 19.80 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 19.81 — STREAMSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
- Chapter 19.82 — MISCELLANEOUS PLAN PERMIT
- Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 19.88 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 19.90 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 19.92 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 19.94 — TREE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 19.96 — HERITAGE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 19.98 — GENERAL PROCEDURES