Allowed uses and permit requirements.
San José Municipal Code § 20.20.100
in effectA. "Permitted" land uses are indicated by a "P" on Table 20-30. B. "Conditional" uses are indicated by a "C" on Table 20-30. These uses may be allowed in such designated districts, as an independent use, but only upon issuance of and in compliance with a conditional use permit as set forth in Chapter 20.100 . C. "Special" uses are indicated by a "S" on Table 20-30. These uses may be allowed in such designated districts, as an independent use, but only upon issuance of and in compliance with a special use permit as set forth in Chapter 20.100 . D. Land uses not permitted are indicated by a "-" on Table 20-30. Land uses not listed on Table 20-30 are not permitted. E. When the right column of Table 20-30 includes a reference to a section number or a footnote, the regulations cited in the section number or footnote applies to the use. In addition, all uses are subject to any other applicable provision of this title and any other title of the San José Municipal Code. Table 20-30 Agricultural and Open Space Zoning District Use Regulations Use Zoning District Applicable Section & Notes OS A Agriculture and Resource Uses Animal breeding (except fish, frogs, rabbits, poultry, and hogs) P P Note 1 Animal breeding (fish, frogs, rabbits, poultry, and hogs) C P Note 1 Any use or improvement for the conservation of water, reclamation, and erosion control P P Note 1 Botanical conservatories, nature garden, nature study areas, and similar uses not within greenhouses or structures P - Note 1 Certified farmers' market S S Note 1 Certified Farmers' Market - Small P P Note 1; Part 3.5, Chapter 20.80 Dairies P P Note 1 Extraction of chemicals from water by natural evaporation C - Note 1 Extraction of minerals from the ground, including quarrying C - Note 1 Filling or removal of earth, including grading C - Note 1 Grazing P P Note 1 Livestock ranch, excluding hogs P P Livestock ranch, hogs C C Natural resource preservation/reservation P - Note 1 Pasture P P Note 1 Planting, cultivating, growing, harvesting, and drying of crops C P Note 1 Tree farms and forestlands C S Note 1 Wholesale sale of any animals, articles, wares, goods, merchandise, or commodities produced on-site in the conduct of any permitted or conditional use C C Note 1 Wildlife refuge P - Note 1 Education and Training Child day care center located on an existing school site or as an incident to an on-site church/religious assembly use involving no building additions or changes to the site P P Note 1 Educational, charitable, and philanthropic activities that provide environmental and nature related services/education and are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment and/or rural and landscape preservation S S Note 1 Entertainment and Recreation Equestrian and riding club C C Note 1 Golf course C - Note 1 and Note 2 Marinas and other uses and facilities incidental to water recreation C - Note 1 Shooting range C - Note 1 Trails and paths, including equestrian, pedestrian, and bicycle P P Note 1 Residential Uses Home occupations P P Part 9, Chapter 20.80 One-family dwelling C C Note 1 and Note 3; Section 20.30.110 Temporary farm labor camp necessary to the gathering of crops grown on the site - C Transportation and Utilities Community television antenna systems - C Utility Facilities, excluding corporation yards, storage or repair yards and warehouses C C Note 1 Wireless communication antenna C C Note 1 and Note 2; Sections 20.100.1300 , 20.80.1915 Wireless communication antenna, slimline monopole C S Note 1 and Note 4; Sections 20.80.1900 , 20.80.1915 Wireless communication antenna, building mounted P P Note 1 and Note 4; Sections 20.80.1910 , 20.80.1915 Utilities, Electric Power Generation Solar photovoltaic power system P P Section 20.100.610 (C)(7) Stand-by/backup facilities that do not exceed noise or air standards S S Stand-by/backup facilities that do exceed noise or air standards C C Notes: 1. The erection, enlargement, structural alteration, or use of any permanent building or structure for any permitted or conditional use in the OS open space district requires the issuance of a conditional use permit, with the exception of certain modifications of existing wireless facilities pursuant to Section 20.80.1915 . 2. Clubhouses, pro shops, snack shops, restaurants, bars, and driving ranges may be operated in conjunction with, but not independent of, the golf course. "Miniature golf courses" are not allowed. 3. A one-family dwelling may be used for a residential care facility or residential service facility for six or fewer residents. No services may be provided to non-residents. 4. Certain modifications of existing wireless facilities may be permitted with an administrative permit in accordance with Section 20.80.1915 of Chapter 20.80 . (Ords. 26248, 26456, 27468, 28320, 29218, 29546, 30290.)
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