Purpose.
San José Municipal Code § 20.150.010
in effectThe provisions in this chapter are intended to permit the continued operation of legal nonconforming uses and continued use and replacement of legal nonconforming structures in a manner that does not impair the public peace, health, safety morals or welfare. The provisions are also intended to encourage the eventual elimination of legal nonconforming uses. (Ord. 26248.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026