Height, DC districts.
San José Municipal Code § 20.70.200
in effectA. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, properties located in the downtown zoning districts shall only be subject to the height limitations necessary for the safe operation of San José International Airport. B. No building or structure, together with any equipment or objects attached to such building or structure, shall be permitted of a height that exceeds the elevation restrictions prescribed under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77 (14 C.F.R. Part 77), as amended, unless the proposed height is specifically reviewed in an aeronautical study prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with such federal regulations and the study concludes that the proposed building or structure does not constitute an obstruction or hazard to air operations. (Ords. 26248, 27091.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026