Procedure for Granting Off-Site Parking Permits
Santa Clara City Code § 18.116.040
in effectThe procedure for granting Off-Site Parking Permits by the Director shall be administrative; provided, that all of the requirements of this Zoning Code are met. The Director may approve or conditionally approve a Off-Site Parking Permit only after first making all of the following findings:
A. The establishment or operation of the off-site parking, under the circumstances of the particular case, is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare;
B. The off-site parking will not be detrimental to any of the following:
1. The health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed off-site parking;
2. Property or improvements in the neighborhood of the proposed off-site parking; or
3. The general welfare of the City;
C. The off-site parking will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the site is located;
D. The off-site parking is in keeping with the purposes and intent of this Zoning Code; and
E. Those sites providing parking for events at sports or entertainment venues located north of State Highway 101 are in compliance with the requirements of any City-adopted parking program for this area.
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