Purpose
Santa Clara City Code § 18.118.010
in effectA. Provides Procedures.
1. This Chapter provides a procedure to request Reasonable Accommodation for individuals with disabilities seeking equal access to housing pursuant to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (hereafter “fair housing laws”), to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices and procedures to ensure equal access to housing and facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities under State and Federal law, in the application of zoning laws and other land use regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. It is a further purpose of this Chapter to provide a procedure for individuals with disabilities to make requests for, and be provided, reasonable accommodation with respect to development standards, building regulations, rules, policies, practices, and/or procedures of the City, including land use and zoning regulations, policies, practices and procedures of the jurisdiction to comply fully with the intent and purpose of fair housing laws.
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