Community Development Director
Santa Clara City Code § 18.140.050
in effectA. Appointment. The Community Development Director, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Director or the Director’s designee.
B. Duties and Authority. The Director shall:
1. Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by State law and SCCC Chapter 2.75 (Planning and Inspection Department);
2. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, including compliance with Table 6-1 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
3. Have the authority to defer action on an application and refer the request to the Planning Commission for consideration and final action;
4. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Council, Planning Commission, or City Manager; and
5. Delegate the responsibilities of the Director to Department staff under the supervision of the Director.
C. Imposition of Conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Director may impose conditions the Director deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any applicable specific plans, the City Code standards that apply to development, and to further the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
D. Appeals. Depending on the type of approval, decisions made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission or Council, subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.144 (Appeals).
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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