§ 18.18.020 — Special Purpose Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.18.020

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A. Table 2-17 Special Purpose Zone Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements. Table 2-16 indicates the uses allowed within each special purpose zone and any permits required to establish the use, in compliance with Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 7 (Zoning Ordinance Administration). B. Additional Regulations. Where the last column in the Table 2-16 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 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 Clearances). 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 Section 18.60.190 (Temporary Uses) in Article 4. Table 2-17 Special Purpose Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Special Purpose Zones Permit Requirements | | P | | | Allowed by Right | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | MUP | Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.124) | | CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.124) | | TUP | Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122) | | - | Not allowed | | Land Use (see Article 8 for land use definitions). | OS | PQP | Additional Regulations | | | Residential Uses | | | Supportive Housing Facilities | - | CUP | | | Transitional Housing Facilities | - | CUP | | | | Human Services Uses | | | Child Day Care Facilities | - | MUP | Section 18.60.070 | | Community Care Facilities | - | MUP | | | Low-barrier Navigation Centers | - | MUP | | | Emergency Shelters | - | MUP | Section 18.60.110 | | Medical Services, Hospitals | - | CUP | | | Medical Services, General | - | P | | | | Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | | | Cemeteries and Mausoleums | - | CUP | | | Community Gardens | MUP | P | Section 18.18.040 | | Libraries | P | P | | | Museums | - | P | | | Parks and Public Plazas | P | P | | | Commercial Recreation Facilities, Outdoor | P | CUP | Section 18.18.040(B) | | Places of Assembly | - | CUP | | | Public Schools | - | P | | | Private Schools | - | CUP | | | Public/Private Colleges and Universities | - | CUP | | | Theaters and Auditoriums | - | CUP | | | | Vehicle Oriented Uses | | | Mobile Fueling Delivery | - | P | | | | Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses | | | Public Safety Facilities | - | P | | | Wireless Telecommunications Facilities and Towers, Co- location | - | P | Chapter 18.66 | | Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Towers, Minor (less than 70 feet) | MUP | MUP | Chapter 18.66 | | Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Towers, Major (70 feet or higher) | - | CUP | Chapter 18.66 | | Transit Stations and Terminals | - | P | | | Utility Facilities and Infrastructure | CUP | CUP | |

Table 2-17 Special Purpose Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Special Purpose Zones Permit Requirements | P | | | Allowed by Right | | |---|---|---|---|---| | MUP | Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.124) | | CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.124) | | TUP | Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122) | | - | Not allowed | | Land Use (see Article 8 for land use definitions). | OS | PQP | Additional Regulations | | Electric Power Plants | - | MUP | Section 18.60.260 | | Diesel Back-up Generators | - | MUP | Section 18.60.260 | | Water Wells | - | MUP | | | Photovoltaic Systems | - | P | | | Fuel Cells | - | P | | | Retail, Service, and Office Uses | | | Mobile Food Vendors | - | P/MUP | 18.60.280 | | Offices | - | P | | | Outdoor Dining and Seating | - | MUP | | | Retail Establishments, Ancillary | - | MUP | |