Landscape and Irrigation Plan Review Process
Santa Clara City Code § 18.36.040
in effectWhen the requirements of this Chapter are applicable as established in Section 18.36.020 (Applicability), the following landscape and irrigation plan review process shall be conducted in conjunction with review for the proposed action, pursuant to the requirements of Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 7 (Zoning Code Administration).
A. Approval of Preliminary and Final Plans. The Review Authority shall review and approve the preliminary landscape and irrigation plan. Following approval of the preliminary landscape and irrigation plan, a final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to issuance of building permits or planning entitlements for new projects or applicable expansions to existing development as established in Section 18.36.020 (Applicability).
B. Approval Required. The landscape and irrigation shall not be installed until the applicant receives approval of the final landscape and irrigation plan by the Director and any applicable permits have been issued.
C. Changes to Final Plans. Changes to the approved final landscape and irrigation plan that affect the character or quantity of the plant material or irrigation system design are required to be resubmitted for approval by the Director before installation.
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