"F" Definitions

Santa Clara City Code § 18.160.060

in effect

Farmers Market (certified). A "certified farmers' market" means a food facility as defined under Section 113742 of the California Health and Safety Code, as the same may be amended from time to time, whose location and operation meet all of the following criteria and standards: (A) Have been certified by the Santa Clara County agricultural commissioner through the issuance of a current and valid certified farmers' market certificate; and (B) Are and remain in full conformance at all times with all state and local laws, and related regulations and guidelines, applicable to a certified farmers' market under Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the California Food and Agricultural Code, as these state and local laws, regulations and guidelines may be amended from time to time. Fence. A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, provide screening, control access, or prevent escape.

Fence, Palisade.	A	style of fencing that uses steel pales posted on the ground with minimal room in
between each pale. These posts are then connected to horizontal rails, providing extra support and security.

Fitness Facilities. A busines or an organization charging a membership or use fee, including private clubs and gymnasiums, that provides exercise machines, free weights, swimming pool, spa, steam room or fitness training and classes for use by clients. Floor Area Ratio. FAR is a broad measure of building mass in relation to the area of a lot or lots. It is calculated as the ratio of the gross floor area of a building or buildings at or above grade divided by the gross area of the site. FARs may be applied on a parcel-by-parcel basis or as an average for an entire site under a single development proposal. . Floor Area Ratio, Commercial. For the purpose of determining the required commercial areas of mixed-use projects, the commercial floor area ratio is the floor area of a building devoted to commercial uses, not including parking areas, divided by the gross lot area. Floor Area, Gross. The floor area computed from the outside dimensions of the building, at or above grade, and not excluding corridors and other design features and aggregated for each additional story or mezzanine floor, and excluding any basement area, except as provided below. For purposes of this definition, where less than one-half the height of a basement is below grade, measured by reference to the average elevation of land within one hundred (100) feet of the building, such basement or ground floor shall be considered a story and contribute to the floor area. Foot-Candle. A unit of illuminance or illumination, equivalent to the illumination produced by a source of one candle at a distance of one foot and equal to one lumen incident per square foot. Freight Yard/Truck Terminal. Transportation establishment furnishing services incidental to air, motor freight, and rail transportation including freight forwarding services, freight terminal facilities, joint terminal and service facilities, packing, crating, inspection, and weighing services, postal service bulk mailing distribution centers, transportation arrangement services, truck repair, truck terminals, trucking facilities including transfer and storage. Frontage. A portion of a parcel of property which abuts a street or highway. Fuel and Distribution Center. Facility where fuel (such as propane and gasoline) is stored and distributed without retail sales.

Source: City of Santa Clara Zoning Code (santaclaraca.gov PDF)URL: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-a-f/community-development/planning-division/zoningFetched: 10/24/2026