Findings and Decision
Santa Clara City Code § 18.118.060
in effectThe written decision to approve, conditionally approve, approve with modifications, or deny a request for Reasonable Accommodation shall be based on consideration of all of the following factors:
A. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request, will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under fair housing laws;
B. Whether the request for Reasonable Accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under the fair housing laws;
C. Whether the requested Reasonable Accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City;
D. Whether the requested Reasonable Accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a City program, policy, procedure, or law, including but not limited to land use and zoning; and
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