§ 11.1 — Intent and Applicability
Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code ch. 18.26, Downtown Form-Based Code § 11.1
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This section further accomplishes the intent described in Section 10.1. The standards and guidelines of this section apply to all new buildings within the plan area. Each new sign, new building, or facade renovation is subject to the standards of this section. Except where in conflict with the provisions of this section, Santa Clara City Code Chapter 18.80 shall apply, excepting Section 18.80.040, 18.80.050, and 18.80.060. All signs require a sign permit per Section 18.80.230. Any sign type that is not listed and permitted by right in this section may only be approved by the Planning Commission. Public signs are exempt from this section. Table 11-1 lists the signs types, whether each is permitted by right or by the Planning Commission. All types are subject to their corresponding standards, whose section references are listed in the table. TABLE 11-1 SIGN TYPES
| Type | Allowance | Section Reference | |---|---|---|
Wall Window Blade Vertical Projecting Front Yard Awning Sidewalk Vertical Theater Marquee Roof Mural P P P P P P P HLC & PC HLC & PC HLC & PC 11.3.A 11.3.B 11.3.C 11.3.D 11.3.E 11.3.F 11.3.G 11.3.H 11.3.I 11.3.J LEGEND P HLC & PC Permitted by right Historical and Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission. The sign goes to the HLC for a recommendation to the Director for the development review hearing with noticing for 1,000 feet.
