Director's Review
Santa Clara City Code § 18.122.070
in effectA. Director’s Action. The Director may approve a Temporary Use Permit for a temporary use that would be operated in compliance with Section 18.122.090 (Conditions of Approval) below; or the Director may defer action and refer the application to the Planning Commission for review and final decision.
B. Referral of Application. Each Temporary Use Permit application shall also be referred, as needed, to the Building Official, Environmental Health Division, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, or their designees, for their recommendations for approval, modification, conditions, or denial in compliance with their respective entitlements and regulations including but not limited to the following:
1. The Santa Clara Police Department shall review the applicant’s security and traffic plans or make a determination that no such plans are required.
2. The Santa Clara Fire Department shall review the applicant’s plans for any proposed fire control devices, tents and canopies, cooking equipment, pyrotechnics, and emergency vehicle access.
3. The Building Division shall review any temporary electrical connections.
4. The applicant shall secure any necessary permits from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or shall certify that no alcohol sales will occur.
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