Intent
Santa Clara City Code ch. 18.26, Downtown Form-Based Code § 5.1
in effectThe standards and guidelines of this section seek to ensure that, to the extent practical, new buildings are sited and oriented to appropriately define and engage new and existing streets, public spaces, courts, and paseos (See Section 14 for a Glossary of all words in italic blue font).
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
