Development Standards applicable to all lots with two units
Santa Clara City Code § 18.24.040
in effectA. Off-Street Parking Requirements. For development that will result in two units on a lot, the minimum parking requirement shall be one space per unit, with the exception that no parking is required if the parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code, or if the parcel is located within one block of a car share facility.
B. Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards. If off-street parking is required, the parking shall meet the parking design standards in Chapter 18.38.
C. Solar Access. After the installation of solar collector, a person owning or in control of another property shall not construct or alter a residence so as to cast a shadow greater than ten percent of the collector absorption area upon that solar collector surface at any one time between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Pacific Standard Time.
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