Applicability
Santa Clara City Code ch. 18.26, Downtown Form-Based Code § 5.2
in effectThe standards and guidelines of this section apply to all projects which include the construction of new primary buildings.
BUILDING PLACEMENT—This Axonometric view of the Building Placement diagram (Figure 5-1) illustrates how buildings are to be set close to the front property line (per Table 5-2) to define and engage streets and open spaces.
FIGURE 5-1 | BUILDING PLACEMENT
| B Alley | |
|---|---|
Building Footprint Property Line
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
