§ 18.160.040 — "D" Definitions

Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.160.040

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Data Center. A facility that is very limited in the number of on-site staff and contains a large number of networked computer servers typically used by businesses and organizations for the remote storage, and distribution of large amounts of data. Also includes Data Warehouses. Data Center, ancillary. A facility of networked computer servers for private use by an industrial user, and subordinate and accessory to the primary use. Ancillary Data Centers are limited to 20% of the building square footage on a site and a maximum power draw of nine (9) Megawatts. Demolition. The destruction, in whole or in part, of the original physical elements or building materials of an HRI property, including features that contribute to its historic character, architecture and integrity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, alteration work that qualifies as a small project as defined in this chapter shall not constitute demolition. Demolition by Neglect. Negligence resulting in the deterioration and irreversible harm to the original features and materials of an HRI property leading to substantial deterioration and/or structural failure constituting a threat to public health, safety and visual impact to a street, neighborhood or defined geographic area. Density. The number of dwelling units per gross acre, unless otherwise stated, for residential uses. Distillery. Establishment where distilled spirits are manufactured. Retail sale of related promotional items may be allowed as part of the distillery operation. A distillery may also include a tasting room and entertainment space as part of an accessory use if the floor area used for the tasting room is less than or equal to 25 percent of the total floor area of the facility. Dormitory. Structure intended or used principally for sleeping accommodations, where the structure is related to an educational or public institution, including religious institutions and fraternities and sororities. Dwelling, Multifamily. Residential structure containing three or more residential dwelling units, each of which is for the occupancy by one or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit. Includes: triplexes (structures under single ownership with three dwelling units in the same structure); fourplexes (structure under single ownership with four dwelling units in the same structure); apartments (five or more dwelling units under single ownership in the same structure or complex); and common ownership attached unit projects including condominiums and townhouses. Does not include two-family residential dwellings. Dwelling, Single-Family. Residential structure containing one dwelling unit located on a single parcel of land for occupancy by one single household living as a single housekeeping unit. Also includes manufactured housing and mobile homes, when placed on a permanent foundation system. Dwelling, Two-Family. Residential structure containing two dwelling units located on a single parcel of land for occupancy by two single households living as a single housekeeping unit.