Office and Industrial Development Standards
Santa Clara City Code § 18.16.030
in effectA. Table 2-14 Office and Industrial Zone Development Standards. The intent of the office and industrial zone development standards table is to clearly and precisely establish the basic site and structure regulations that apply to all developments in each of the office and industrial zones. The table also indicates where additional site and structure requirements, including, but not limited to, off-street parking, landscaping, signage, fences and obstructions, and performance standards, apply to office and industrial zones.
B. Density. Maximum density standards shall be consistent with the General Plan or applicable Master Plan, Specific Plan, or Area Plan.
C. Zoning Map. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zones established by this Zoning Code shall be shown upon the map(s) entitled "Zoning Map for City of Santa Clara " and referred to in this Zoning Code as the Zoning Map. Any additional maps adopted shall also be a part of this Zoning Code by reference. This Zoning Code, together with the Zoning Map, is hereby adopted in compliance with current State planning, zoning, and development laws. Changes in the boundaries of any identified zones shall be made by ordinance in compliance with Chapter 18.142 (Amendments).
Table 2-15 Office and Industrial Zone Development Standards
| Development Feature (minimum unless otherwise indicated) | LO-RD | HO-RD | LI | HI | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel Requirements (minimum) area required for each NEWLY CREATED parcel. | |||||
| Parcel Area | 20,000 | 43,560 | 20,000 | 20,000 | |
| Street Frontage (feet) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Setbacks (minimum) -Property lines are measured in feet, with those adjacent to the street measured from | |||||
| the face of the curb., adopted plan line, or edge of right-of-way. See Section 18.30.050 for setback | |||||
| measurement standards. | |||||
| Front | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | |
| Side, Corner | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
| Side, Interior | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rear | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rear or Side, (adjacent to a parcel in a residential or mixed- use zone) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
| Height (maximum) measured in feet | |||||
| Height | 100 | 200 | 70 | 70 | Section 18.16.040(B)(2)(c) Section 18.30.040 |
| Maximum Number of Stories | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | |
| Additional Regulations | |||||
| Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screens | Chapter 18.34 | ||||
| Accessory Uses | Section 18.60.030 | ||||
| Landscaping Standards | Chapter 18.36 | ||||
| Nonconforming Uses | Chapter 18.94 | ||||
| Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards | Chapter 18.38 | ||||
| Performance Standards | Chapter 18.40 | ||||
| Sign Standards | Chapter 18.42 | ||||
| Solid Waste Enclosures | Section18.30.060 | ||||
| Temporary Uses | Chapter 18.122 |
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