Uncertainty of Boundaries
Santa Clara City Code § 18.06.050
in effectA. Zones Shown on Zoning Map. All territory within the jurisdiction of the City has been divided into zones as shown on the Zoning Map maintained by the Department, as modified and supplemented by individual zone maps and ordinances. Zone boundaries need not follow property lines.
B. Boundary Uncertainties. If there is uncertainty about the location of a zone boundary shown on the Zoning Map, the Director shall determine the precise location of the boundary in the following manner, except as provided in Section 18.06.040 (Rights-of-way and Vacated Boundary Lines), above.
1. Where a zone’s boundaries approximately follow parcel, alley, or street lines, the parcel lines and street and alley centerlines shall be construed as the zone boundaries.
2. If a zone’s boundary line divides a parcel and the boundary line location is not otherwise designated by ordinance, the location of the boundary line shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the Zoning Map.
3. The boundary of a zone is the center line of the street unless otherwise clearly delineated.
4. The boundaries shall be deemed to be on the parcel line wherever it appears to be on the line.
5. More than one zone may occur on a single parcel.
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