Minimum development criteria - All utility structures.
San José Municipal Code § 20.80.1810
in effectAll utility structures shall conform to all of the applicable minimum criteria: 1. Utility structures shall be located in a private, public utility, or public service easement. 2. Sight lines shall remain unobstructed at intersections or driveways consistent with the Caltrans Traffic Safety Manual on file with the director of public works. 3. Utility structures shall be enclosed or screened, to the extent possible, to match existing fencing, screening, or landscaping. 4. Utility structures shall be constructed and treated with appropriate materials which discourage or repel graffiti. 5. Utility structures shall be sited to avoid impacts on ordinance sized trees. 6. No utility structure shall exceed one hundred ten cubic feet or a maximum height of five and one-half feet above grade, exclusive of meter panels or pedestals. (Ord. 26248.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026