Lot line.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.700
in effect"Lot line" is defined to include: A. "Front lot line" is the boundary line of a lot which abuts the closest edge of a public or private right-of-way whether that right-of-way is owned in fee title or through an easement. B. "Front lot line of a corner lot" is the narrower lot line abutting a public or private right-of-way whether that right-of-way is owned in fee title or through an easement. C. "Side lot line" is the boundary line of a lot which intersects the front lot line, the rear lot line, and any other side lot line. D. "Side corner lot line of a corner lot" is the longer of the two boundary lines abutting a public or private right-of-way whether that right-of-way is owned in fee title or through an easement. E. "Rear lot line" is the boundary line of a lot which is generally opposite of the front lot line. (Ords. 26248, 26455, 28828, 29218, 29631.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026