Zoning

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What is the Zoning Code?

The adopted Zoning Code is available now. The sections regarding procedures, permit processing and definitions (Article 1, the single-family sections of Article 2, and Articles 3-8) are in effect. Zoning Districts other than single-family will be effective at the same time as the effective date of the zoning map (August 15, 2024)

The City’s Zoning Code regulates land uses within the boundaries of Santa Clara. The Code establishes zoning districts (e.g., Single-Family, General Office, Downtown Commercial) that are applied to individual properties consistent with the General Plan land use designations. For each of the zone districts in the city, the Code identifies land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, and not permitted. It also establishes standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, and the minimum distance buildings must be set back from the street. Provisions for parking, landscaping, lighting, and other rules that guide the development of projects in the city are also included.

Zoning Code Goals

The overall goals of the Zoning Code are to promote the city’s growth in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare in conformance with the 2010–2035 General Plan (PDF, 50 MB)..

Zoning Code Educational

What is Your Zoning?

To find out zoning information for your property you may do one of the following:

Search by property address or Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) using our interactive map: MAP Santa Clara.
Contact the Planning Division at 408-615-2450 or Planning@santaclaraca.gov.

Once you identify your zoning designation, continue to the links below for the corresponding zoning ordinance and webpages. If your zoning designation does not appear below, please contact the Planning Division for more information.