Rescission of Approval of Reasonable Accommodation
Santa Clara City Code § 18.118.070
in effectA. Rescission. An approval or conditional approval of an application made in compliance with this Chapter shall be conditioned to provide for its rescission or automatic expiration under appropriate circumstances (e.g., the disabled individual vacates the subject site), unless allowed to remain in compliance with Subsection B. (Discontinuance and Exceptions), below.
B. Discontinuance and Exceptions.
1. Any change in use or circumstances that negate the basis for the approval of the Reasonable Accommodation shall require its termination and removal within 180 days.
2. Notwithstanding Subparagraph 1, the applicable Review Authority may allow a Reasonable Accommodation to apply to subsequent occupants, if the Review Authority makes all of the findings specified in Section 18.118.060 (Findings and Decision), above, in any of the following circumstances:
a. The modification is physically integrated into the residential structure and cannot easily be removed or altered to comply with this Zoning Code; or
b. The accommodation is to be used by another qualifying individual with a disability, and the Review Authority makes the findings in Section 18.118.060 (Findings and Decision).
3. The Review Authority may request the applicant or the successor(s)-in-interest to the property to provide documentation that subsequent occupants are qualifying individuals with disabilities. Failure to provide the documentation within 30 days of the date of a request by the Review Authority shall constitute grounds for discontinuance by the City of a previously approved Reasonable Accommodation.
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