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Title 19

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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Contents — Sunnyvale Zoning Code
Sunnyvale Zoning Code
  1. Title 19
    Overview
    1. Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
    2. Chapter 19.39 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
    3. Chapter 19.56 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
    4. Chapter 19.58 — FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES
    5. Chapter 19.88 — USE PERMITS
    6. Chapter 19.02 — ADOPTION AND PURPOSE
    7. Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PLAN
    8. Chapter 19.06 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
    9. Chapter 19.12 — DEFINITIONS
    10. Chapter 19.16
    11. Chapter 19.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    12. Chapter 19.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    13. Chapter 19.22 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    14. Chapter 19.24 — OFFICE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONING DISTRICTS
    15. Chapter 19.26 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
    16. Chapter 19.27 — SITE AND PROJECT-BASED SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
    17. Chapter 19.28 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 19.29 — MOFFETT PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 19.30 — LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH
    20. Chapter 19.32 — BUILDING HEIGHTS, LOT COVERAGES AND FLOOR AREA…
    21. Chapter 19.34 — FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS
    22. Chapter 19.35 — LAWRENCE STATION AREA PLAN DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 19.36 — EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 19.37
    25. Chapter 19.38 — REQUIRED FACILITIES
    26. Chapter 19.39 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS
    27. Chapter 19.40 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    28. Chapter 19.42 — OPERATING STANDARDS
    29. Chapter 19.44 — SIGN CODE
    30. Chapter 19.45 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    31. Chapter 19.46 — PARKING
    32. Chapter 19.47 — OFF-SITE STADIUM EVENT PARKING
    33. Chapter 19.48 — FENCES, DISTANCES BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND EXTENS…
    34. Chapter 19.50 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
    35. Chapter 19.52 — ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
    36. Chapter 19.54 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    37. Chapter 19.56 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
    38. Chapter 19.58 — FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES
    39. Chapter 19.60 — ADULT BUSINESSES AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
    40. Chapter 19.61 — TEMPORARY UNENCLOSED USES
    41. Chapter 19.64
    42. Chapter 19.65 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
    43. Chapter 19.66 — SAFE PARKING SITE
    44. Chapter 19.67 — INCLUSIONARY BELOW MARKET RATE OWNERSHIP HOUSI…
    45. Chapter 19.68 — MOBILE, ACCESSORY, AND SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY L…
    46. Chapter 19.69 — EXISTING BELOW MARKET RATE RENTAL HOUSING
    47. Chapter 19.70 — CONVERSION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO COMMUNITY HOUS…
    48. Chapter 19.71 — RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS PROGRAMS
    49. Chapter 19.72 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
    50. Chapter 19.73 — BY-RIGHT APPROVAL
    51. Chapter 19.74 — PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS
    52. Chapter 19.75 — HOUSING IMPACT FEES
    53. Chapter 19.76 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
    54. Chapter 19.77 — INCLUSIONARY BELOW MARKET RATE RENTAL HOUSING
    55. Chapter 19.78 — DUAL URBAN OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
    56. Chapter 19.79 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    57. Chapter 19.80 — DESIGN REVIEW
    58. Chapter 19.81 — STREAMSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
    59. Chapter 19.82 — MISCELLANEOUS PLAN PERMIT
    60. Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
    61. Chapter 19.88 — USE PERMITS
    62. Chapter 19.90 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    63. Chapter 19.92 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
    64. Chapter 19.94 — TREE PRESERVATION
    65. Chapter 19.96 — HERITAGE PRESERVATION
    66. Chapter 19.98 — GENERAL PROCEDURES

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