Story.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.1210
in effect"Story" is that portion of a building, excepting a cellar or basement, included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the roof above. For purposes of this title, floor shall mean the lower supporting surface of a structure which one can stand on regardless of height of ceiling. (Ord. 26248.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026