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Mixed Use Zones Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements
Mixed Use Zones
Permit Requirements
P
MUP
CUP
TUP
-
Allowed by Right
Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.124)
Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 18.124)
Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122)
Not allowed
Land Use
(see Article 8 for land use
definitions). MU
-NC MU-CC MU-RC MU-VHD Additional Regulations
Offices P P P P
Outdoor Dining and
Seating MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 18.60.140
Outdoor Displays and
Sales CUP CUP CUP CUP Section 18.60.150
Personal Services P P P P
Personal Services,
Restricted MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 18.60.170
Restaurants P P P P
Retail Establishments:
General, Small
Format P P P P
General, Medium
Format P MUP P MUP
General, Large
Format CUP - CUP CUP
Veterinary Facilities P P P MUP Section 18.14.040
Vehicle Oriented Uses
Vehicle Service
Stations - CUP CUP -
Vehicle Rental
Facilities, Limited MUP - - -
Vehicle Rental
Facilities, Office Only P - - -
Vehicle Repair
Facilities, Minor MUP - - - Section 18.14.040
Section 18.60.200
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Printing and Publishing
Facilities P P P P
Wineries, Distilleries,
Breweries, and Micro-
Breweries
MUP MUP MUP MUP
18.14.030 – Mixed Use Development Standards
A. Table 2-9 Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards. T he intent of the mixed-use zone development standards table is to clearly and pr ecisely establish the basic site and structure regul
ations that apply to all developments in each of the mixed-use zones. The table also indicates whe
re additional site and structure requirements, including, but not limited to, off-street parking, landscaping, signage, fences and obstructions, and performance standards, apply to mixed-use zones.
B. Densi
ty. Maximum density standards shall be consistent with the General Plan or applicable Master Plan, Specific Plan, or Area Plan.
C. Zoning
Map. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zones established by this Zoning Cod
e shall be shown upon the map(s) entitled "Zoning Map for City of Santa Clara " and referred Attachment 1. Zoning Code example use tables and development standards Chapter 18.14 Mixed Use Zones
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to in this Zoning Code as the Zoning Map. Any additional maps adopted shall also be a part of this Zoning Code by reference. This Zoning Code, together with the Zoning Map, is hereby adopted in compliance with current State planning, zoning, and development laws. Changes in the boundaries of any identified zones shall be made by ordi nance in compliance with Chapter 18.142 (Amendments).
Table 2-9
Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards
Development
Feature
(minimum unless
otherwise indicated)
MU-NC MU-CC MU-RC MU_VHD Additional Regulations
Parcel Area - area required for each NEWLY CREATED parcel.
Parcel Area (min) None None None None
Street
Frontage (feet) None None 100 None
Density (where residential is proposed)
Minimum Density
(units/acre) 19 20 37 50
Maximum Density
(units/acre) 36 36 50 120
Setbacks -Setback lines are measured in feet, from the back of walk.
Front setback
(min/max) 0 0* or 5
10 0* or 5
10 None
Section 18.14.040(A)
Section 18.30.050
*Can be reduced to 0 feet if the total area is
less than 20 feet
Front setback
for other
ground floor
uses (min/max)
0 10/15 10/15 None
Side, Corner 0 0 0 None Section 18.14.040(J)
Section 18.30.050
Side, Interior
(adjacent to R1
and R2 zones)
10 10 10 None Section 18.14.040(J)
Section 18.30.050
Side, Interior
(adjacent to all
other zones)
None None None None Section 18.14.040(J)
Section 18.30.050
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Table 2-9
Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards
Development
Feature
(minimum unless
otherwise indicated)
MU-NC MU-CC MU-RC MU_VHD Additional Regulations
Rear, Single-
Story (adjacent
to R1 and R2
zones)
10 10 10 None Section 18.30.050
Rear (adjacent
to all other
zones)
10 10 10 None
Rear, Multi-
Story (adjacent
to R1 and R2
zones)
15 15 15 None
Height (maximum) measured in feet
Height (within
20 feet of the
R1 and R2
zones)
32 32 32
None,
limited by
FAA
restrictions
Section 18.30.040
Height (all
other zones) 32 40 60
None,
limited by
FAA
restrictions
Section 18.30.040
Maximum Number of
Stories 3 4 6
None,
limited by
FAA
restrictions
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Minimum Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) None None 0.2 None Section 18.14.040
Additional Regulations
Residential Accessory
Structures Chapter 18.32
Basements Section 18.30.070
Density Bonus and
Affordable Housing Chapter 18.64
Fences, Walls, Hedges,
and Screens Chapter 18.34