Decision and Notice

Santa Clara City Code § 18.146.050

in effect

A. Decision. 1. The Review Authority may announce and record its decision on the matter being considered at the conclusion of a scheduled hearing, or defer action and continue the matter to a later meeting agenda in compliance with Section 18.146.030 (Hearing Procedure), above. 2. For any formal action by the applicable Review Authority, the affirmative vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Review Authority shall be required. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this Zoning Code, tie votes of the Review Authority shall result in no action by the Review Authority. 4. At the conclusion of a hearing conducted by the Director, the Director may instead refer the matter to the Planning Commission for review and final decision. Such a referral shall not constitute an appeal, and the resulting decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Council. 5. All decisions shall be in writing and, if required by law, shall contain written findings. B. Notice of Decision. 1. Provision of Notice. Following the final decision on an application for a permit or other approval required by this Zoning Code, the City shall provide notice of its final action to the applicant and to any person who specifically requested notice of the City’s final action. 2. Contents of Notice. The notice of the final decision shall contain applicable findings (only if any such findings were required), conditions of approval, reporting/monitoring requirements deemed necessary to mitigate any impacts and protect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of the City. 3. Delivery of Notice. The notice of the final decision shall be delivered by electronic notice, with a courtesy copy sent via U.S.P.S., but only if requested by the applicant.

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