Overview.
San José Municipal Code § 20.100.010
in effectA. This chapter identifies the permits and other approvals required by the various provisions of this title and sets forth the applicable procedures for application, processing and approval. B. As a general rule, unless otherwise exempt, any use which involves new construction, erection, placement, paving, or installation or exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing use requires a development permit as defined in Section 20.200.270 . (Ord. 26248.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026