Purpose.
San José Municipal Code § 20.65.240
in effectNeighborhood Business District ("NBD") Overlay. The purpose of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay is to recognize the variety of commercial and non-commercial uses which contribute to neighborhood identity by serving as a focus for neighborhood activity. The NBD designation functions as an "overlay" designation which is applied to predominantly commercial land use designations. The NBD Overlay allows residential uses in the Japantown (Taylor Street only), North 13th Street, and Willow Glen Neighborhood Business Districts that is consistent with the standards and conditions specified in Part 5 of Chapter 20.65 and comply with the other requirements of this title. Site specific land use issues and compatibility with adjacent uses shall be evaluated and addressed through the development permit application process. (Ord. 31168 .)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026