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San Jose, California Municipal Code
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- 20.10.010 — Title.
- 20.10.020 — Purpose.
- 20.10.030 — Compliance required.
- 20.10.040 — Interpretation.
- 20.10.050 — Injunctive relief.
- 20.10.060 — Zoning districts established.
- 20.10.070 — Planned development district.
- 20.10.080 — City divided into zones.
- 20.10.090 — District boundaries.
- 20.10.100 — Fees.
- 20.20.010 — Open space and agricultural zoning districts.
- 20.20.100 — Allowed uses and permit requirements.
- 20.20.200 — Development standards.
- 20.20.210 — Minimum lot area - Exceptions.
- 20.20.220 — Maximum height - Exceptions.
- 20.20.230 — Setback - Exception.
- 20.20.300 — Performance standards.
- 20.30.010 — Residential zoning districts.
- 20.30.100 — Allowed uses and permit requirements.
- 20.30.110 — Incidental uses.
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