Structure, utility.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.1250
in effect"Utility structure" shall mean any above ground structure, except an antenna or utility pole and associated appurtenances, which a provider constructs, erects or places on a site, and is attached or affixed to something having a permanent location on or under the ground which is used to provide its services to customers and which: 1. Exceeds thirty-two cubic feet total volume or minimum height of four feet above grade; or 2. Contains any power generating equipment, regardless of size of the structure; or 3. Has the potential for creating environmental impacts such that it would not be exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. (Ord. 26248.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026