Limited exemption for manufacturing and industrial facilities and food service establishments.
San José Municipal Code § 17.845.045
in effect17.845.045 - Limited exemption for manufacturing and industrial facilities and food service establishments.
A. On or before December 31, 2022, an applicant for a Newly Constructed Manufacturing and Industrial Facility may request a limited exemption under this Section for the area of its building with Process Loads.
B. On or before December 31, 2022, an applicant for a Newly Constructed Food Service Establishment may request a limited exemption under this Section for the area of its building with Cooking Equipment or a Commercial Kitchen.
C. To receive a limited exemption, the applicant must submit a written application to the Director.
D. In making a determination in response to an application for a limited exemption, if the Director determines that the applicant is eligible for an exemption, then the Director may issue a decision requiring compliance with less than the full extent of the requirements of this Chapter, provided such requirements meet or exceed the electrification readiness requirements in San José Municipal Code Chapter 24.12.
E. The Director's decision shall contain a statement verifying the eligibility of the project, as well as the reduced compliance level requirements that must be achieved. The Director's decision shall become a condition of the development or building permit issued for the project.
F. The Director's decision shall be mailed or electronically mailed to the applicant to the address shown on the application.
(Ord. 30502.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17BUCO_CH17.845PRNAGAINNECOBU_17.845.045LIEXMAINFAFOSEESFetched: 11/1/2026