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SJ-MC tit. 5, ch. 5.10, pt. 2
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San José Municipal Code § 5.10.200 Definitions.

5.10.200 - Definitions. The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter. Words and phrases not defined in this Part 2 shall be interpreted so as to give this chapter its most reasonable application. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.205 Aggrieved person.

5.10.205 - Aggrieved person. "Aggrieved Person" includes any person who claims to have been injured, or will be injured, by a prohibited act listed in Part 4 below. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.215 Co-living community.

5.10.215 - Co-living community. "Co-Living Community" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.197 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.220 Guest room.

5.10.220 - Guest room. "Guest Room" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.460 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.225 Guesthouse.

5.10.225 - Guesthouse. "Guesthouse" shall have the meanings provided in Sections 20.200.470 and 20.200.480 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.230 Landlord.

5.10.230 - Landlord. "Landlord" means any individual, firm, corporation, or other organization or group of persons however organized, including their agent(s), that offers, or is otherwise involved in, the rental or leasing of residential real property. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.235 Mobilehome.

5.10.235 - Mobilehome. "Mobilehome" means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain not more than one dwelling unit, to be used with or without a foundation system. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.240 Mobilehome park.

5.10.240 - Mobilehome park. "Mobilehome park" means any area or tract of land where two or more mobilehome lots are rented or leased, or held out for rent or lease, to accommodate mobilehomes used for human habitation for permanent, as opposed to transient, occupancy. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.245 Multiple dwelling.

5.10.245 - Multiple dwelling. "Multiple Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.340 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.250 One-family dwelling.

5.10.250 - One-family dwelling. "One Family Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.320 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.255 Secondary dwelling.

5.10.255 - Secondary dwelling. "Secondary Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.325 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.260 Source of income.

5.10.260 - Source of income. "Source of Income" shall mean all lawful sources of income or rental assistance from any Federal, State, local or non-profit administered benefit or subsidy program including, but not limited to, the Section 8 Voucher Program. (Ord. 30304)

San José Municipal Code § 5.10.265 Two-family dwelling.

5.10.265 - Two-family dwelling. "Two- Family Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.330 of the San José Municipal Code. (Ord. 30304)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5HO_CH5.10HOPAEQ_PT2DEFetched: 11/1/2026

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