§ 18.12.020 — Commercial Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.12.020

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A. Table 2-7 Commercial Zone Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. Table 2-7 indicates the uses allowed within each commercial zone and any permits required to establish the use, in compliance with Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 7 (Zoning Code Administration). B. Additional Regulations. Where the last column in the Table 2-7 includes a chapter or section number, the regulations in the referenced chapter or section shall apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this Zoning Code and City Code may also apply. C. Definitions. See Article 8 (Definitions) for land use definitions and explanations. D. Zoning Clearance required. Each land use specified in the following land use table as allowed with a “P” as a use permitted-by-right that involves/contains construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, constructions, reconstruction, or remodeling) shall require the issuance of a Zoning Clearance in compliance with Chapter 18.126 (Zoning Clearance). E. Uses not Listed. Uses not listed below may be reviewed by the Director to determine if they are similar to those listed and appropriate in this zone and if so, what type of permit is required, in compliance with Section 18.04.040 (Uses Not Classified). F. Temporary Uses. For all allowed temporary uses and specific standards see Chapter 18.122, Temporary Use Permits. Table 2-8 Commercial Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Table 2-8 Commercial Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Commercial Zones Permit Requirements | | P | | | Allowed by Right | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | MUP | Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) | | CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) | | TUP | Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122) | | - | Not allowed | | Land Use (see Article 8 for land use definitions). | C-N | C-C | C-R | Additional Regulations | | | Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | | | Cemeteries and Mausoleums | - | CUP | - | | | Commercial Recreation Facilities, Indoor | CUP | P | P | | | Commercial Recreation Facilities, Outdoor | - | P | P | | | Fitness Facilities | MUP | P | P | | | Libraries | P | P | P | | | Mortuaries and Funeral Homes | - | P | P | | | Museums | - | P | P | | | Parks and Public Plazas | P | P | P | | | Recreational Vehicle Parks | - | - | CUP | | | Places of Assembly | P | P | P | | | Public Schools | P | P | P | | | Private Schools | CUP | CUP | CUP | | | Public/Private Colleges and Universities | P | P | P | | | Theaters and Auditoriums | - | P | P | | | Vocational/Trade Schools | P | P | P | | | | Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses | | | Broadcasting and Recording Studios | - | P | P | | | Parking Structures | - | CUP | CUP | | | Public Safety Facilities | P | P | P | | | Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Towers, Co- location/Small Cell | P | P | P | Chapter 18.66 | | Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Towers, Minor (less than 70 feet) | MUP | MUP | MUP | Chapter 18.66 | | Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Towers, Major (70 feet or higher) | CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 18.66 | | Transit Stations and Terminals | - | CUP | CUP | | | Utility Facilities and Infrastructures | CUP | CUP | CUP | | | Diesel Back-up Generators | P | P | P | Section 18.60.260 | | Photovoltaic Systems | P | P | P | | | | Retail, Service, and Office Uses | | | Adult Businesses Uses | - | - | CUP | Chapter 18.62 | | Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service | P | P | P | Section 18.60.040 | | Ambulance Services | - | CUP | CUP | | | Animal Sales and Grooming Facilities | P | P | P | | | Banks and Financial Establishments, General | P | P | P | |

Table 2-8 Commercial Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Commercial Zones Permit Requirements | | P | | | Allowed by Right | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | MUP | Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) | | CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) | | TUP | Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122) | | - | Not allowed | | Land Use (see Article 8 for land use definitions). | C-N | C-C | C-R | Additional Regulations | | Banks and Financial Establishments, Stand-alone ATM | P | P | P | | | Bars | CUP | CUP | CUP | | | Bed and Breakfast Inns | CUP | - | - | Chapter 18.60.050 | | Building Material Stores and Yards | - | P | P | | | Business Support Centers | P | P | P | | | Drive-in/Drive-through Establishments | CUP | CUP | CUP | Section 18.60.100 | | Equipment Sales and Rentals | - | P | P | | | Garden Centers/Plant Nurseries | - | P | P | | | Hotels and Motels | CUP | CUP | CUP | | | Kennels | - | CUP | CUP | | | Live Entertainment, Incidental | P | P | P | | | Live Entertainment, Standalone Uses | MUP/CUP | MUP/CUP | MUP/CUP | Section 18.12.040(A)(5) | | Maintenance and Repair Services | - | P | P | | | Medical Services, General | P | P | P | | | Mobile Food Vendors | P/MUP | P/MUP | P/MUP | 18.60.280 | | Nightclubs | CUP | CUP | CUP | | | Offices | P | P | P | | | Outdoor Displays and Sales | MUP | CUP | CUP | Section 18.60.150 | | Outdoor Dining and Seating | MUP | MUP | MUP | Section 18.60.140 | | Personal Services | P | P | P | | | Personal Services, Restricted | - | MUP | MUP | Section 18.60.170 | | Restaurants | P | P | P | | | Retail Establishments General, Small Format General, Medium Format General, Large Format | | | | P | P | P | | | - | MUP | MUP | | | - | CUP | CUP | | | Smoke Shops | - | CUP | CUP | | | Smoking Lounges | - | MUP | CUP | Chapter 8.37 | | Veterinary Facilities | - | MUP | P | | | | Vehicle Oriented Uses | | | Car Wash and Detailing Facilities, Full-Service | - | CUP | MUP | | | Car Wash and Detailing Facilities, Self-Service | - | MUP | P | | | Mobile Fueling Delivery | P | P | P | | | Vehicle Service Stations | - | MUP | CUP | Section 18.60.220 | | Vehicle Rental Facilities, General | - | CUP | MUP | | | Vehicle Rental Facilities, Limited | - | P | P | | | Vehicle Rental Facilities, Office Only | P | P | P | |

Table 2-8 Commercial Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Commercial Zones Permit Requirements P | Allowed by Right MUP | Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.114) TUP | Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122) - | Not allowed Land Use (see Article 8 for land use C-N | C-C | C-R | Additional Regulations definitions). Vehicle Sales Facilities, General | - | - | CUP | Section 18.60.210 Vehicle Sales Facilities, | - | CUP | CUP Section 18.60.210 Wholesale Vehicle Repair Facilities, Minor | - | - | P | Section 18.60.200 Vehicle Repair Facilities, Major | - | CUP | CUP | Section 18.60.200 Vehicle Parts Sales | - | P | P

| | Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses | | |---|---|---|

Personal Storage Facilities

| - | - | CUP | |---|---|---| | - | P | P |

Printing and Publishing Facilities Wineries, Distilleries, Breweries, - MUP MUP and Micro-Breweries