Conditions of Architectural Review Approval
PLN24-00533 / 860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street Architectural Review for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of three separate multi-family buildings, including an eight-unit 20,672 square-foot building, a six-unit 15,323 square-foot building, and a two-unit 6,012 square-foot building with 795 square-foot commercial space.
GENERAL / PERFORMANCE
Permit Expiration. This Permit shall automatically be revoked and terminated if not used within two years of original grant or within the period of any authorized extensions thereof. The date of granting of this Permit is the date this Permit is approved by the decision-making body and the appeal period has been exhausted. The expiration date is June 25, 2028.
Conformance with Plans. Prior to the issuance of Building Permit, the development of the site and all associate improvements shall substantially conform to the approved plans on file with the Community Development Department, Planning Division. No change to the plans will be made without prior review by the Planning Division through approval of a Minor Amendment or through an Architectural Review, at the discretion of the Director of Community Development or designee. Each change shall be identified and justified in writing.
Conditions on Plans. All conditions of approval for this Permit shall be reprinted and included within the first three sheets of the building permit plan sets submitted for review and approval. At all times these conditions of approval shall be on all grading and construction plans kept on the project site.
Necessary Relocation of Public Facility. If relocation of an existing public facility becomes necessary due to a conflict with the owner or designee’s new improvements, then the cost of said relocation shall be borne by the owner.
Indemnify and Hold Harmless. The owner or designee agrees to defend and indemnify and hold City, its officers, agents, employees, officials and representatives free and harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, attorney’s fees, injuries, costs, and liabilities from any suit for damages or for equitable or injunctive relief which is filed by a third party against the City by reason of its approval of owner or designee’s project.
Code Compliance. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include an overall California Building Code analysis; proposed use and occupancy of all spaces (CBC Ch. 3), all building heights and areas (CBC Ch. 5), all proposed types of construction (CBC Ch. 6), all proposed fire and smoke protection features, including all types of all fire rated penetrations proposed (CBC Ch. 7), all proposed interior finishes fire resistance (CBC Ch. 8), all fire protection systems proposed (CBC Ch. 9), and all means of egress proposed (CBC Ch. 10). Noncombustable exterior wall, floor, and roof finishes are strongly encouraged.
During construction retaining a single company to install all fire related penetrations is highly recommended.
The grade level lobbies shall be minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above.
All stair shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
All elevator shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
All trash chute shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
Recommendation: provide minimum two trash chutes; one for recyclables, one for trash, each trash chute to be routed down to a grade level trash collection room.
Any trash rooms shall be minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above.
Building Codes as Amended. See Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code for any amendments to the California Building Codes.
Reach Codes. This project is subject to the provisions of the City of Santa Clara 2025 Reach Code, effective January 2025. See Ordinance No. 2034 and/or Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code.
Chapter 15.36 – Energy Code for “all electric” provisions for new construction.
Chapter 15.38 – Green Building Code for additional Electric Vehicle Charging requirements for new construction.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, ordinances and resolutions.
Signage. The submitted plans only reference signage for the new buildings to show the relationship between the buildings design and possible new signage. This approval does not include an approval for signage. Signage will require a separate approval from the Planning Division. Signage will be reviewed through a separate approval process.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be placed within a screened roof top enclosure depicted on the elevation drawings or located below the parapet level and shall not be visible from the ground at any distance from the building. Cross section roof drawings shall be provided at the building permit stage indicating the relative height of the screen wall or parapet. Minimum screen height or parapet depth shall be five feet or greater to match the height of any proposed equipment.
Tree Replacement (on-site). Trees permitted by the City for removal shall be replaced on-site at a ratio of 2:1. (SCC 12.35.090) Construction Management Plan. The owner or designee shall submit a construction management plan addressing impacts to the public during construction activities including: showing work hours, noticing of affected businesses, construction signage, noise control, storm water pollution prevention, job trailer location, contractor parking, parking enforcement, truck hauling routes, staging, concrete pours, crane lifts, scaffolding, materials storage, pedestrian safety, and traffic control. The plan shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development or designee for approval prior to issuance of demolition and building permits.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Construction Hours. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays for projects within 300 feet of a residential use and shall not be allowed on recognized State and Federal holidays.
Construction Trash/Debris. During construction activities, the owner or designee is responsible for collection and pick-up of all trash and debris on-site and adjacent public right-of-way.
Construction Parking. Off street parking is required to be available from the time of issuance of building permits until the issuance of certificate of occupancy. Off-street construction parking lots are required to be maintained mud-free and dustless. If the off-street construction parking lot is located on an unpaved surface, daily street sweeping of surrounding streets is required. (SCC 18.38.030) Landscape Water Conservation. The owner or designee shall ensure that landscaping installation meets City water conservation criteria in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Development.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Use of Garage. The owner or designee shall ensure that the garage always be maintained free and clear for vehicle parking use. It shall not be used only for storage.
Landscaping Installation & Maintenance. The owner or designee shall ensure that the landscaping installed and accepted with this project shall be maintained on the site as per the approved plans. Any alteration or modification to the landscaping shall not be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development.
Landscaping. The owner or designee shall maintain the front yard landscaping between the house and sidewalk. New landscape areas of 500 square feet or more or rehabilitated landscape areas of 2,500 square feet or more shall conform to the California Department of Water Resources Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Addressing. Prior to overall construction permit application, submit to the Santa Clara Building Division, 2 copies of an addressing diagram request, to be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The addressing diagram(s) shall include all proposed streets and all building floor plans. The addressing diagram(s) shall conform to Santa Clara City Manager Directive #5; Street Name and Building Number Changes, and Santa Clara Building Division Address Policy For Residential and Commercial Developments. The addressing diagram(s) shall indicate all unit numbers to be based off established streets, not alleys nor access-ways to garages. Allow a minimum of 10 working days for initial staff review. Please note city staff policy that existing site addresses typically are retired. Provide digital pdf printed from design software, not scanned from printed paper sheet.
Any building or structure that is demolished shall have its address retired and a new address/s shall be issued for the project.
Flood Zone. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a copy of the latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Zone Map: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. The project drawings shall indicate how the project complies with the Santa Clara Flood Damage Prevention Code.
FEMA Flood Zone map designations and requirements are based on the map in effect at date of Building Permit issuance.
Water Pollution Control. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Low Impact Development (LID) practices http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/nd_wp.shtml. All projects that disturb more than one acre, or projects that are part of a larger development that in total disturbs more than one acre, shall comply with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices (BMP): http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/construction_bmp.shtml, and shall provide a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). All site drainage and grading permit applications submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a city of Santa Clara "C3" data form, available on this web page:
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/environmental-programs/stormwater-pollution-prevention and will be routed to a contract consultant for review.
Submittal Requirements. The overall project construction permit application shall include the geotechnical, architectural, structural, energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and calculations. Prior to the issuance of the overall project construction permit, a conditions of approval review meeting must be held in city hall, which meeting must be attended by the on-site field superintendent(s). The meeting will not be held without the attendance of the on-site field superintendent(s). The on-site grading permit shall be a separate permit application to the Building Division.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO) will not be routinely issued and will be considered on a very limited basis only when there is a clear and compelling reason for city staff to consider a TCO. A TCO will be approved only after all applicable City staff have approved in writing; Planning, P.W./ Engineering, Fire Prev., Santa Clara Water, Silicon Valley Power, and any other applicable agencies such as the Santa Clara County Health Dept., with the Building Division being the final approval of all TCO.'s.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – HOUSING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Affordable Housing Agreement. In accordance with the Santa Clara City Code Chapter 17.40, this project is subject to the affordable housing requirements and impact fee for the proposed 16 units for-sale residential development. The Applicant must provide at least fifteen percent (15%) of the units (or 2.4 units) as affordable housing available at affordable sales prices to extremely low, very low, low and/or moderate-income households, ensuring the distribution of the affordable units averages to a maximum of one-hundred percent (100%) of Area Median Income. All prices shall be set in accordance with the City’s Below Market Purchase (BMP) Program Policies and Procedures Manual (subject to updates and changes). The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with complying with the California Building Standards (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) for the each affordable for- sale residential unit. Affordable units shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the project and shall on average contain the same number of bedrooms and shall be comparable to the design of the market-rate units in terms of appearance, material and finished quality of the market rate units in the project. Affordable units shall have the same access to the project amenities and recreational facilities as market-rate units. Additionally, the Applicant will cover the cost of the BMP Program to process each BMP homebuyer, at a rate of 2.5% of the Affordable Sales Price per unit.
The applicant proposes to provide two units and pay the 0.40 fractional unit fee, with one unit in Building 1 and the other in Building 3. All in-lieu fees due to the City must be paid prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
Affordable Housing Agreement. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the Developer shall enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA) and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) with the City. These agreements will establish the Affordable Sales Price, and include all terms and covenants to ensure compliance with the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance (Chapter 17.40) and Density Bonus Law (CA Gov’t Code section 65915-65918 et seq.). A fee of $4,352 for the preparation of the AHA will be due prior to execution of the AHA. Please note that all fees are based on the current Municipal Fee Schedule in effect at the time the project is approved.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Impact Fee. In accordance with Santa Clara City Code Chapter 17.40, this project is subject to the requirements of the Affordable Housing Ordinance. The applicant may satisfy the requirement by providing two affordable units and paying the 0.40 fractional unit fee. The exact fractional fee amount will be determined during the preparation of the Affordable Housing Agreement. All fractional in-lieu fees owed to the City must be paid prior to the issuance of the building’s certificate of occupancy, in accordance with the Municipal Fee Schedule in effect at the time of project approval.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Hazmat Clearance. Prior to any Building Permit issuance, Hazardous Materials Closure (HMCP) is required as applicable: This is a permit is issued by the Santa Clara Fire Department, Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Division. Hazardous materials closure plans are required for businesses that used, handled or stored hazardous materials. While required prior to closing a business this is not always done by the business owner, and therefore should be part of the developer’s due diligence. The hazardous materials closure plans demonstrate that hazardous materials which were stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility/business are safely transported, disposed of or reused in a manner that eliminates any threat to public health and environment.
Hazmat Clearance. Prior to any Building Permit Issuance, a Phase II environmental assessment is required to be submitted to CRRD for review. If hazards are present that require site mitigation, cleanup, or management of chemical contaminants in soil, soil vapor, or groundwater a separate permit from one of the regulatory agencies below will be required. The type and extent of contamination on site(s) will govern which of the regulatory agencies noted below can supervise the cleanup: Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC); State Water Resources Control Board; or Santa Clara County, Department of Environmental Health.
If the project intends to contract with a State or County Agency for onsite/offsite environmental remediation activities the following documentation shall be provided to the Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Division prior to issuance of a Building Permit for demolition or grading: Oversight agency case number; and Oversight mangers contact name, phone number.
For smaller projects that are not moving soil at all, a Phase I environmental assessment may be adequate. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal Fred Chun at [email protected] for more information.
Fire Flow Requirement. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, provide documentation from the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Department that the minimum required fire-flow can be met. Fire Department fire-flow will be based on the current California Fire Code. The most restrictive departments requirement shall apply.
Fire Hydrants. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, building plans shall show the required number, location and distribution of fire hydrants for the buildings will be based on the current California Fire Code, Appendix C as amended. The required number of fire hydrants will be based on the fire-flow before the reduction for fire sprinklers. Both public and private fire hydrants may be required.
Fire Department Access. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a five-foot all-weather perimeter pathway around the entire perimeter of the buildings to facilitate firefighter access is required to be incorporated into the Building permit submittal.
Fire Department Access. Prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, approval for fire department apparatus access roads is required. Roadways must be provided to comply with all the following requirements:
Fire apparatus access roadways shall be provided so that the exterior walls of the first story of the buildings are located not more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of each building. In addition, aerial apparatus roadways must be located so aerial apparatus will have clear access to the “entire” face/sides of the building. The minimum number of sides is project-specific and depends on the building configuration, building design, occupancy, and construction type, etc. As part of Building Permit Issuance, an alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment permit application will need to be submitted for review and approval incorporating applicable mitigation measures as determined by the fire department for the lack of compliance. Please note acceptable mitigation methods may have been discussed during the planning stage. Those mitigations are not guaranteed until a formal alternate means permit is submitted concurrently with the Building Plans. Conversely, an acceptable mitigation method may not have been discussed and will be evaluated under an alternate means permit at the building permit stage.
For underpasses, garages, gates, or anything similar that a Fire apparatus is required to drive under as part of the emergency vehicle access, 16 feet vertical clearance will be required. For all other areas, the “minimum” unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be less than 13 feet 6 inches. or
For all other areas, the “minimum” unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be less than 13 feet 6 inches.
The “minimum” width of aerial roadways for aerial apparatus is 26 feet.
The minimum inside turning radius shall be 30 feet.
The “minimum” width of roadways for aerial apparatus is 26 feet. Aerial access roadways shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the protected building. This requirement is only applicable when Appendix D of the Fire Code is enforceable.
Overhead utility and power lines easements shall not be located over fire apparatus access roads or between the aerial fire apparatus roads and the buildings to avoid the possibility of injury and equipment damage from electrical hazards.
Fire apparatus access roadways shall be all-weather surface(s) designed to support a gross vehicle weight of 75,000-pounds.
Trees at full development must not exceed 30 feet in height and not impair aerials apparatus operations to sweep opposing sides of a building. Other obstructions such as site lighting, bio-retention, and architectural features are reviewed case-by-case to ensure they do not obstruct aerial and ground ladder access.
Traffic control/calming devices are not permitted on any designated fire access roadway unless approved. A separate Fire Department permit is required for any barrier devices installed alone fire department apparatus access roads.
Prior to any Building Department Issuance, all fire department apparatus access roadways on private property are required to “be recorded” with the County of Santa Clara as Emergency Vehicle Access Easements (EVAE’s) and reviewed by the Fire Department. No other instruments will be considered as substitutions such as P.U.E, Ingress/Egress easements and/or City Right-of-Ways.
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, provisions shall be made for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) equipment, including but not limited to pathway survivability in accordance with Santa Clara Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Standard.
Fire Department Access. Prior to the start of construction, roadways and water supplies for fire protection are required to be installed and made serviceable and maintained throughout the course of construction.
Fire Department Access. Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, a gate permit is required to obtained. Openings for access gates located across fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of 20 feet of clear width. Gates shall also be provided with a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 16-feet. All gates installed on designated fire department access roads must be electrically automatic powered gates. Gates shall be provided with an emergency power or be of a fail-safe design, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or equipment. A Tomar Strobe Switch or 3M Opticom detector shall be installed to control the automatic gate(s) to allow emergency vehicles (e.g., fire, police, ems). Said device shall be mounted at a minimum height of eight to ten feet (8’ - 10’) above grade.
Alternative Means and Methods. Prior to any Building Permit issuance, an alternate means or methods permits to mitigate any code deficiency must be submitted and approved. Please submit this permit concurrently with the building plans. Please note specific mitigations may have been discussed during the planning process. None of these discussions are binding and can only be formally approved through submitting an AMMR permit. The AMMR permit is formally documenting that and still needs to be submitted.
Hazmat Information. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement including refrigerants is required to be submitted and reviewed with the Building Permit if applicable.
Fire Safety During Construction. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a permit for Construction Safety & Demolition shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval in compliance with our Construction Safety & Demolition standard.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Shared Fire Protection Features that Cross Property Lines. Prior to Building Permit Final, any EVAEs or fire protection equipment (including but not limited to fire service undergrounds, sprinkler piping, fire alarm equipment, fire pumps, ERRCS) that cross property lines or is not located on the parcel of the building it serves shall have a CC&R legally recorded detailing who is responsible for maintenance and repair of the EVAE or fire protection equipment.
Fire Protection Systems Before Occupancy. Prior to any Certificate of Occupancy Issuance (temporary or permanent), fire-life safety systems installations must be fully installed, functional, and approved.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Park Impact Fees. This memo assumes the Project is a subdivision and the Quimby Act provisions will apply. The project will generate an estimated 31 new residents (1.92 persons/household x 16 units).
Based on the Quimby Act standard of 3.0 acres/1000 residents, the amount of public parkland required for this Project to mitigate the impact of the new resident demand is approximately 0.0922 acres. The equivalent fee due in lieu of parkland dedication is $620,832 ($38,802 x 16 units).
The City will accept a fee ($620,832) for this 16-unit development.
Building Permit - Payment of In-Lieu Fees. In-lieu fees imposed under City Code shall be due and payable to the City prior to issuance of a building permit for each dwelling unit. Final calculations will depend upon the actual number and type of units and the mix of parkland dedicated and remaining fee due, at the discretion of the City. Calculations may change if the number of units change, if any areas do not conform to City Code Chapter 17.35, and/or if the fee schedule for new residential development fees due in lieu of parkland dedication changes before this Project is deemed complete by Planning.
Building Permit - Dwelling Unit Tax. A dwelling unit tax (DUT) is also due based on the number of units and additional bedrooms per City Code Chapter 3.15. The Project mix includes 16 four-bedroom units [$15 x 16 bedrooms) + ($5 x 48 additional bedrooms)] for a total DUT of $480.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Site Clearance. Obtain site clearance through Public Works Department prior to issuance of Building Permit. Site clearance will require payment of applicable development fees. Other requirements may be identified for compliance during the site clearance process. Contact Public Works Department at (408) 615-3000 for further information.
Easement. Obtain Council approval of a resolution ordering vacation of existing public easement(s) proposed to be abandoned, if any, through Public Works Department, and pay all appropriate fees, prior to start of construction.
Easement. Dedicate 10’ street and utility easement along Alviso Street to City to match neighboring properties.
Subdivision Map. After City Council approval of the Tentative Map, submit the Subdivision Map, prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor or a Registered Civil Engineer with Land Surveyor privileges to the Engineering Department. The submittal shall include a title report, closure calculations, and all appropriate fees.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Encroachment Permit. All work within the public right-of-way and/or public easement, which is to be performed by the Developer/Owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors shall be submitted within a Single Encroachment Permit to be reviewed and issued by the City Public Works Department. Issuance of the Encroachment Permit and payment of all appropriate fees shall be completed prior to commencement of work, and all work under the permit shall be completed prior to issuance of occupancy permit.
Encroachment Permit. Submit public improvement/encroachment permit plans prepared in accordance with City Public Works Department procedures which provide for the installation of public improvements directly to the Public Works Department. Plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to approval and recordation of final map and/or issuance of building permits.
Encroachment Permit. All work within State right-of-way shall require a Caltrans encroachment permit.
Encroachment Permit. Existing non-standard or non-ADA compliant frontage improvements shall be replaced with current City standard frontage improvements as directed by the City Engineer or his designee.
Encroachment Permit. Damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk within the public right-of-way along property’s frontage shall be repaired or replaced (to the nearest score mark) in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer or his designee. The extents of said repair or replacement within the property frontage shall be at the discretion of the City Engineer or his designee.
Encroachment Permit. Owner or designee shall provide a complete storm drain study for the 10-year and 100-year storm events. The grading plans shall include the overland release for the 100-year storm event and any localized flooding areas. System improvements, if needed, will be at developer’s expense.
Encroachment Permit. Sanitary sewer and storm drain mains and laterals shall be outside the drip line of mature trees or ten (10) feet clear of the tree trunk, whichever is greater, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Encroachment Permit. Provide root barriers when the drip line of the mature trees covers the sidewalk. Root barriers for sidewalk protection shall be 16' long or extend to drip line of the mature tree, whichever is greater, and be 1.5' deep, and centered on trees. Root barriers for curb and gutter protection shall be 16' long or extend to drip line of the mature tree, whichever is greater, and be 2’ deep, and centered on trees.
Encroachment Permit. 6” sanitary sewer laterals shall connect to City sanitary sewer main using existing manhole located on Civic Center Drive. Do not construct new manhole.
Encroachment Permit. Existing streetlights shall be clear of proposed sidewalk, developer shall relocate as necessary.
Encroachment Permit. Construct curb/gutter/sidewalk/driveway to match neighboring properties right-of-way line.
Encroachment Permit. Pavement treatment shall be 2” grind and overlay with digouts for the entire street width of Alviso Street along the project frontage.
Encroachment Permit. Pavement treatment shall be 2” grind and overlay with digouts for the entire street width of Civic Center Drive along the project frontage.
Easement. Dedicate required on-site easements for any new public utilities, and/or emergency vehicle access by means of subdivision map or approved instrument at time of development.
Easement. Dedicate sidewalk easements along the project frontage where public sidewalks extend into private property. Sidewalk easements are to be 1’ behind proposed back of walk where there is landscaping behind sidewalk. Sidewalk easement where hardscape is behind sidewalk is to be at back-of-walk. Cold joint is required between public sidewalk and private hardscape.
Agreement. If requested, owner or designee shall prepare and submit for City approval a maintenance plan for all sidewalk, curb and gutter, landscaping and irrigation system improvements installed within the public right-of-way prior to encroachment permit issuance. Such plan shall include at a minimum, maintenance requirements for trees and shrubs, in acknowledgement of developer’s/property owner’s obligation under Chapter 12.30 and 17.15.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - stormwater
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
Final Stormwater Management Plan. Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall develop a Final Stormwater Management Plan, update the C.3 Data Form, the Special Project Narratives and Worksheet (as appropriate), and an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. 3rd Party Review of Final Stormwater Management Plan. The Final Stormwater Management Plan and all associated calculations shall be reviewed and certified by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants, and a 3rd party review letter (on design) shall be submitted with the Plan.
Notice of Intent. For project that disturbs a land area of one acre or more, the applicant shall provide a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) with WDID number for coverage under the State Construction General Permit. Active projects with NOI will be inspected by the City once per month during the wet season (October – April).
Best Management Practices. The applicant shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans and incorporate post-construction water runoff measures into project plans. Include the SCVURPPP Countywide Construction BMPs Plan Sheet with the plans. Applicant to add Source control measures with designations from C.3 stormwater handbook, Appendix H.
C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes. Include the C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes on the Improvement Plans and/or Stormwater Control Plans.
Decorative & Recreational Water Features. Decorative and recreational water features such as fountains, pools, and ponds shall be designed and constructed to drain to the sanitary sewer system only.
Small Projects. For single-family homes and other small projects that create and/or replace 2,500 – 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area, the applicant shall implement at least one of the following site design measures:
a. Direction of roof runoff into cisterns or rain barrels b. Direction of roof, sidewalk, walkway, patio, driveway, or parking lot runoff onto vegetated areas c. Construction of sidewalks, walkways, patios, bike lanes, driveways, and parking lots with permeable surfaces Plans shall specify which site design measures are selected for the project and show the direction of flow from impervious surfaces to the selected site design measures. All measures shall meet the design criteria in the 2016 C.3. Stormwater Handbook, Appendix K: Standard Specifications for Lot-Scale Measures for Small Projects.
Interior Floor Drains. Interior floor drains shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.
Trash Enclosure Floor Drains. Floor drains within trash enclosures shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.
Architectural Copper. The use of architectural copper is prohibited.
DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
Biotreatment Soil Media. Applicant shall install biotreatment soil media that meets the minimum specifications as set forth in the SCVURPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook. If percolation rate test of the biotreatment soil mix is not performed on-site, a certification letter from the supplier verifying that the soil meets the specified mix (the date of such document shall not be older than 3 months).
Stormwater Control Measure Inspection. At critical construction phases, all stormwater control measures shall be inspected for conformance to approved plans by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants.
Inspections. Permeable Pavement, Media Filter vaults, and Trash Full Capture Devices shall be inspected by a 3rd party reviewer and/or manufacturer representative for conformance with the details and specifications of the approved plans. All new pervious concrete and porous asphalt pavements should have a minimum surface infiltration rate of 100 in./hr. as described in the SCVURPPP C.3 Handbook. A map displaying the number, location and details of full trash capture devices shall be prepared as an attachment to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City.
Stormwater Treatment Facilities. Stormwater treatment facilities must be designed, installed, and maintained to achieve the site design measures throughout their life in accordance to the SCVRUPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook (Chapter 6 and Appendix C).
Amendments to Operation & Maintenance Agreement. Any site design measures used to reduce the size of stormwater treatment measures shall not be installed for the project without the written approval from the City, installing the corresponding resizing of other stormwater treatment measures and an amendment of the property’s O&M Agreement.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Messaging. Developer shall install an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message such as “No Dumping – Flows to Bay” on any storm drains located on private property.
Outdoor Storage Areas. All outdoor equipment and materials storage areas shall be covered and/or bermed, or otherwise designed to limit the potential for runoff to contact pollutants.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
As-Built Drawings. As-Built drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. 3rd Party Concurrence Letter. 3rd Party concurrence letter on the C.3 facilities construction shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. The letter shall be prepared by a 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants. The City reserves the right to review the 3rd party inspection report on the C.3 stormwater facility installation.
Final C.3 Inspection. Applicant shall schedule and City shall conduct a final C.3 inspection.
Operation & Maintenance Agreement. The property owner shall enter into an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City for all installed stormwater treatment measures and full trash capture devices in perpetuity. Applicants should contact Public Works Dept. - Environmental Services at (408) 615-3080 or [email protected] for assistance completing the Agreement. For more information and to download the most recent version of the O&M Agreement, visit the City’s stormwater resources website at http://santaclaraca.gov/stormwater. Inspection of permeable pavement, media filter vaults and full trash capture devices is to be done annually by December 31 of each year.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - transportation
DESIGN—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
Site Clearance. Project shall pay fair share traffic fees, if any, identified in the LTA.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Encroachment Permit. Project shall be responsible for implementing the improvements, if any, identified from the LTA analysis.
Encroachment Permit. Traffic improvements must comply with the City of Santa Clara Standard Details and Specifications for Public Works Construction.
Encroachment Permit. Landscape improvements within 10 feet of a driveway must be less than 3 feet or greater than 10 feet per City Standard Detail TR-9.
Encroachment Permit. Design and construct minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk.
Encroachment Permit. Design and construct driveway in accordance with City Standard Detail ST-4 for driveway on Alviso Sreet.
Encroachment Permit. Design and construct driveway in accordance with City Standard Detail ST-8 for driveway on Civic Center Drive Encroachment Permit. Project shall install curb, gutter and sidewalk to match conditions north and south of the site on Alviso Street.
Encroachment Permit. Project shall install roadway improvements on Alviso Street adjacent to project frontage to prepare pavement for vehicle traffic, including removal of existing centerline stripe and installing new centerline in the middle of the roadway.
Encroachment Permit. Project shall install 15 feet of red curb adjacent to project driveway on Civic Center Drive for sight visibility.
Encroachment Permit. Project shall install R26(CA) “No Parking Any Time” signs along Civic Center Drive project frontage west of project driveway due to road narrowing west of the project site. On-street parking shall be allowed along project frontage east of the project driveway (red curb).
Building Permit. All on-site structures must be clear of Driveway and Corner Visibility Clearance Areas per City Standard Detail TR-9.
Building Permit. Residential bicycle parking shall comply with applicable zoning code requirements for Class I and Class II bicycle parking spaces.
Building Permit. Class I and Class II bicycle parking, as defined in SCMC 18.74.075, shall be conveniently accessible from the street, within 200 feet of a building entrance and/or highly visible areas.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – STREETS DIVISION
Right of Way Landscape
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Tree Preservations Specifications. Include City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications on all improvement plans.
Mature Trees. Identify existing mature trees to be maintained. Prepare a tree protection plans for review and approval by the City prior to any demolition, grading or other earthwork in the vicinity of existing trees on the site.
Tree Replacement. 2:1 tree replacement ratio required for all trees removed from the right-of-way.
DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
No Public Root Cutting. No cutting of any part of public, including roots, shall be done without securing prior approval of the City Arborist. Tree trimming/removal shall be done in accordance to the City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications and with direct supervision of a certified arborist (Certification of International Society of Arboriculture).
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
In Lieu Fee. If 2:1 replacement ratio cannot be met for removal of right of way landscape trees, tree planting fee must be paid prior to building permit final Solid Waste
Post-Construction Solid Waste Generation Estimation and Collection Form. The applicant shall complete and provide the Post-Construction Solid Waste Generation Estimation and Collection Form, which includes the estimation of trash and recycling materials generated from the project. Use the City’s Solid Waste Guidelines for New and Redevelopment Projects as specified by the development type. Contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or (408) 615-3080 for more information.
Site Plan. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing all proposed locations of solid waste containers, chutes, compactors, trash enclosures and trash staging areas. The site plan shall show the route or access for trash and recycling collectors (trucks) including vertical clearance, turning radius and street/alley widths. All plans shall comply with the City’s Solid Waste Guidelines. Solid metal roof, gates and a trench drain shall be installed within the trash enclosure and connected to the on-site sewer system.
Construction Waste Diversion. For projects that involve construction, demolition or renovation of 5,000 square feet or more, the applicant shall comply with City Code Section 8.25.285 and recycle or divert at least sixty five percent (65%) of materials generated for discard by the project during demolition and construction activities. No building, demolition, or site development permit shall be issued unless and until applicant has submitted a construction and demolition debris materials check-off list. Applicant shall create a Waste Management Plan and submit, for approval, a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Report through the City’s online tracking tool at http://santaclara.wastetracking.com/.
Authorized Service Haulers. This project is subject to the City’s Accumulation, Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 8.25 of the Municipal Codes), which requires the handling and disposal of waste by authorized service haulers. Insert the General Notes for the Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management into construction plans in accordance with the City’s municipal codes prior to the issuance of a Building or Grading permit. Provide the Green Halo waste online tracking number to Building staff prior to the issuance of a demolition or building permit.
Exclusive Franchise Hauling Area. Project applicant shall contact the Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division at (408) 615-3080 to verify if the property falls within the City’s exclusive franchise hauling area. If so, the applicant is required to use the City’s exclusive franchise hauler and rate structure for any hired debris boxes. Prior to the issuance of a Public Works clearance, the project applicant shall complete and sign the Construction and Demolition (C&D) / Waste Management Rules and Regulations Form.
DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
Waste Generation Tracking. Applicant to track all waste generated and upload debris tags to GreenHalo for City staff review.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
Weight Tickets. Prior to obtaining a Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy, individual weight tickets for all materials generated for discard or reuse by the project during demolition and construction activities shall be uploaded to Green Halo and submitted for review and approval by Environmental Services. At a minimum two (2) weeks review time is required.
SILICON VALLEY POWER
Interconnection Study. This study would need to be completed prior to PCC Deemed Cleared. This study will assess the following:
System capacity of SVP’s electric transmission and distribution systems to serve customer load.
System capacity of PG&E’s electric transmission system to serve customer load.
This is determined by studies performed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in its yearly Transmission Planning Process (TPP).
Any mitigation measures identified, and/or construction schedules required by PG&E to serve customer load ramp will be communicated by SVP to the customer. Any PG&E identified mitigations and/or construction schedules are not controlled by SVP nor is SVP responsible for any delays caused by these project schedules.
Determine when to include customer load ramp in SVP’s load forecast to the California Energy Commission (CEC), provided that SVP determines, in sole discretion, that there is capacity available for the project.
Determine when the customer will be allowed to energize facilities, and allowed ramp schedule; provided that SVP determines, in sole discretion, that there is capacity available for the project.
Please see System Limitation Letter attached to SVP markups dated Nov. 10, 2022 These conditions of approval do not commit the City to (1) serve Developer’s electric load or (2) allocate any capacity to Developer. Further, any approval which this Project may receive from the City Council, Planning, or another City Department, shall not commit the city to (1) serve Developer’s electric load or (2) allocate any capacity to Developer.
Applicant Design Process: available to Applicants to expedite distribution electric substructure design.
SVP Rules and Regulations: Applicant shall comply with all applicable SVP rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and requirements, as may be amended from time to time.
SVP Equipment Clearances:
Access Doors: Ten (10) foot minimum clearance in front of equipment access doors.
Pad Sides: Five (5) foot minimum clearance from pad on sides without access doors.
Truck Access: Eighteen (18) foot minimum width on one side of the equipment pad for truck access.
Barrier pipes: (on sides accessible to vehicles)
Thirty (30) inches from equipment sides.
Forty-Eight (48) inches in front of access doors. (use removable bollards) SVP Conduit Clearances:
Longitudinal: Five (5) foot minimum between new conduits/piping and existing/proposed SVP conduits.
Vertical: Twelve (12) inch minimum between new conduit/pipes perpendicular to existing SVP conduits.
Poles/Posts: Three (3) foot six (6) inches clearance required from poles (electrolier, guy stub, service clearance, self-supporting steel, and light poles), except for riser conduits. This is reduced to a three (3) foot minimum for posts (signposts, barrier pipes, bollards, fence posts, and other similar posts).
Structures: Five (5) foot minimum is required from walls, footings, retaining walls, landscape planter, or similar permanent structures.
Subsurface Facilities: Five (5) foot minimum from new splice boxes, pull boxes, manholes, vaults, or similar subsurface facilities.
Fire Hydrant: Five (5) foot minimum from fire hydrant thrust block. (Extends 5 feet on either side of the hydrant in line with the radial water pipe connected to the hydrant).
SVP Vault/Manhole Clearances:
Ten (10) foot minimum between adjacent Vaults or Manholes.
Three (3) foot minimum from face of curb. (bollards required for vaults).
SVP Guy Anchor Clearances: Five (5) foot minimum clearance is required between the center of anchor line and any excavation area.
Tree Clearances:
Conduits: Five (5) foot minimum to tree root barrier or other subsurface wall or structure.
Equipment: Five (5) foot minimum to tree root barrier. The tree canopy drip line cannot be over the SVP equipment.
Subsurface Facilities: Five (5) foot minimum to any electric department facilities. Any existing trees in conflict will have to be removed.
Easements: No trees shall be planted in SVP’s U.G.E.E or P.U.E’s.
Transformer & Switch Placement: these devices and pads may only be located outdoors. Clearances to buildings are defined in UG1225. All projects are to assume mineral oil fluid, unless otherwise approved by SVP.
SVP Standards. Applicant shall comply with the following SVP standards (as may be amended or supplemented).
UG1000 - Installation of Underground Substructures by Developers UG1250 – Encroachment Permit Clearances from Electric Facilities UG0339 – Remote Switch Pad
OH1230 – Tree Clearances from Overhead Electric Lines
SD1235 – Tree Planting Requirements Near Underground Electric Facilities UG1225 – Pad mounted Equipment Clearances and Protection UG0250 – High Density Residential Metering Requirements FO-1901 – Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing Methods
SVP Rules and Regulations – Latest Edition
SVP Standards, Miscellaneous:
In the case of podium-style construction, all SVP facilities and conduit systems must be located on solid ground (aka “real dirt”) and cannot be supported on parking garage ceilings or placed on top of structures.
No splice boxes are allowed between the SVP utility connection point and the applicants main switch board.
SVP does not utilize any sub-surface (below grade) devices in its system. This includes transformers, switches, etc.
Meter Locations:
For condominium or apartment, all electric meters and service disconnects shall be grouped at one location, outside of the building or in a accessible utility room. If they are townhomes or single-family residences, then each unit shall have its own meter, located on the structure. A double hasp locking arrangement shall be provided on the main switchboard door(s). Utility room door(s) shall have a double hasp locking arrangement or a lock box shall be provided. Utility room door(s) shall not be alarmed.
All interior meter rooms at ground level are to have direct, outside access through only ONE door. Interior electric rooms must be enclosed in a dedicated electric room and cannot be in an open warehouse or office space.
Underground Service Entrance
(277/480V Service or Lower) Underground service entrance conduits and conductors shall be “privately” owned, maintained, and installed per City Building Inspection Division Codes to the SVP defined utility connection point. (12KV Service) SVP terminates cable on the applicant owned switchgear.
No cross-parcel distribution is allowed. SVP service points must be within the parcels that they serve.
Code Sections:
The Applicant shall provide and install electric facilities per Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210.
Installation of underground facilities shall be in accordance with City of Santa Clara Electric Department standard UG-1000, latest version, and Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.050.
The applicant shall perform, in accordance with current City standards and specifications, all trenching, backfill, resurfacing, landscaping, conduit, junction boxes, vaults, street light foundations, equipment pads and subsurface housings required for power distribution, street lighting, and signal communication systems, as required by the City in the development of frontage and on-site property. Upon completion of improvements satisfactory to the City, the Applicant will dedicate the improvement to the City subject to City’s acceptance the work. The applicant shall further install at his cost the service facilities, consisting of service wires, cables, conductors, and associated equipment necessary to connect a applicant to the electrical supply system of and by the City. After completion of the facilities installed by the Applicant, the City shall furnish and install all cable, switches, street lighting poles, luminaries, transformers, meters, and other equipment that it deems necessary for the betterment of the system per Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210 (2).
Existing Facilities:
All existing SVP facilities, onsite or offsite, are to remain unless specifically addressed by SVP personnel in a separate document. It is the Applicants responsibility to maintain all clearances from equipment and easements. The Applicant may contact SVP outside of the PCC process for clear definitions of these clearance requirements. Applicant should not assume that SVP will be removing any existing facilities without detailed design drawings from SVP indicating potential removals. Simply indicating that SVP facilities are to be removed or relocated on conceptual plans does not imply that this action has been approved by SVP.
Any relocation of existing electric facilities shall be at Applicants expense.
Generators: Non-Utility Generator equipment shall not operate in parallel with the electric utility, unless approved and reviewed by the Electric Engineering Division. All switching operations shall be “Open-Transition-Mode”, unless specifically authorized by SVP Electric Engineering Division. A Generating Facility Interconnection Application must be submitted with building permit plans. Review process may take several months depending on size and type of generator. No interconnection of a generation facility with SVP is allowed without written authorization from SVP Electric Engineering Division.
Utility Plan. Per “C3.0_UTILITY SVP Comments 03.27.2026.pdf”, JT configuration on western frontage is non-standard (e.g. does not meet UG1000), SVP Engineering may request JT modifications as necessary in consideration for reliability/safety/maintenance/etc. This will be stated as a Condition of Approval due to JT in violation of UG1000.
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT Initial Information: Applicant shall provide a site plan showing all existing utilities, structures, easements, and trees. The applicant shall also include a detailed panel schedule showing all current and proposed electric loads.
SVP Developers Work Drawing: Applicant shall have a developers work drawing created for the site by either an SVP estimator or through the applicant design process. All SVP standards and clearance requirements as defined in the General Section of the COA’s must be met, or variance approvals must be granted by SVP. The developers’ work drawing shall include but is not limited to: SVP substructure for primary, low voltage, streetlight, and fiber facilities. SVP facilities may extend off-site to the nearest utility connection point to tie-in with existing infrastructure as deemed necessary by SVP.
Encroachment Permit: Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit an encroachment permit application with an approved SVP Developers Work Drawing for construction of electric utilities that comply with the latest edition of SVP Standards and Rules and Regulations, Electric Notes, and Electric Standard Details and Specifications.
Applicants Switchgear: All applicant main switchgear with SVP meters must meet EUSERC standards and be approved by SVP’s meter shop prior to ordering. Switchgear for 12KV gear must have batteries sized for 4 hours of operation, no capacitive tripping, and 2 sets of relays, CTs, & PTs for each main. All double ended switchgear with a tie breaker, must include a kirk-key interlock scheme and an SVP provided warning label for the operation of the main tiebreaker.
AMI/Fiber Building Requirements: All projects implementing high rise metering and multi-floor infrastructure requirements shall meet the requirements outlined in UG 0250 & FO1901.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Easements: Prior to the City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall provide a dedicated underground electric utility easement (U.G.E.E) around the electric onsite facilities (Not a P.U.E). The electric utility easement shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide around conduit and 5’ minimum around equipment and vault/manhole pads. Additionally, the applicant shall submit plans defining existing easements so Electric Division can verify if there are any conflicts with new proposed easements or improvements. The Applicant shall grant to the City, without cost, all easements and/or right of way necessary for serving the property of the Applicant and for the installation of utilities (Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.110).
Coordination Study: For any services taken at 12KV, a coordination study will need to be conducted by the applicant prior to energizing the service.
Applicants Switchgear: Applicants’ switchgear will be inspected on site by SVP to ensure compliance with approved switchgear drawings. Electric meters and main disconnects shall be installed per Silicon Valley Power Standard MS-G7, Rev. 2.
Electric Facilities: Prior to the City's issuance of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct all electric utilities per the approved SVP Developers Work Drawing. SVP will inspect all electric utility installations and all other improvements encroaching on electric facilities.
Municipal Fees: Prior to electric service energization, all applicable fees per the City of Santa Clara’s Municipal Fee Schedule shall be paid by the applicant.
Costs & Expenses: Unless expressly stated otherwise or covered by a fee to be paid by the applicant, applicant shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with fulfilling these conditions of approval.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS – AFTER OCCUPANCY
Access: SVP will require 24-hour unobstructed access to all SVP equipment which includes: manholes, transformers, vaults, switches, meters, indoor electrical rooms with SVP owned equipment etc.
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
DESIGN/ PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Encroachment Permit. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit an encroachment permit application and design plans for construction of water utilities that comply with the latest edition of the Water & Sewer Utilities Water Service and Use Rules and Regulations, Water System Notes, and Water Standard Details and Specifications. In addition, prior to the City's issuance of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct all public water utilities per the approved plans. The Water & Sewer Utilities will inspect all public water utility installations and all other improvements encroaching public water utilities.
Utility Design Plans. Utility Design Plans shall indicate the pipe material and the size of existing water, recycled water and sewer main(s). The plans shall show the nearest existing fire hydrant and the two nearest existing water main line gate valves near the project area. The plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale and per City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details. Note that all new water meters and backflow prevention devices shall be located behind the sidewalk in a landscape area. Fire hydrants should be located two feet behind monolithic sidewalk if sidewalk is present; two feet behind face of curb if no sidewalk is present, per City Std Detail 18. The plans shall provide the profile section details for utilities crossing water, sewer, or recycled water mains to ensure a 12” minimum vertical clearance is maintained.
Utility Separations. Applicant shall adhere to and provide a note indicating that all horizontal and vertical clearances comply with State and local regulations. The applicant shall maintain a minimum 12” of vertical clearance at water service crossing with other utilities, and all required minimum horizontal clearances from water services: 10' from sanitary sewer utilities, 10’ from recycled water utilities, 8' from storm drain utilities, 5' from fire and other water utilities, 3' from abandoned water services, 5' from gas and electric utilities, and 5’ from the edge of the propose or existing driveway. For sanitary sewer, water, and recycled water utilities, the applicant shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10' from existing and proposed trees. If applicant installs tree root barriers, clearance from tree reduces to 5' (clearance must be from the edge of tree root barrier to edge of water facilities). No structures (fencing, foundation, biofiltration swales, etc.) allowed over sanitary sewer, potable water and/or recycled water utilities and easements.
Separate Services. Applicant shall submit plans showing proposed water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, and fire services connected to a public main in the public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities. Different types of water and recycled water use (domestic, irrigation, fire) shall be served by separate water services, each separately tapped at the water main. Tapping on existing fire service line(s) is prohibited. Approved backflow prevention device(s) are required on all potable water services.
City Standard Meters and Backflows. All proposed meters and backflows for all water services shall meet the current City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details. Plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale.
Existing Services. The applicant must indicate the disposition of all existing water and sewer services and mains on the plans. If the existing services will not be used, then the applicant shall properly abandon these services to the main per Water & Sewer Utilities standards and install a new service to accommodate the water needs of the project. The applicant shall bear the cost of any relocation or abandonment of existing Water Department facilities required for project construction to the satisfaction of the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities.
On-Site Storm Drain Treatment. Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the applicant shall submit plans showing any onsite storm water treatment system. The plan shall include a section detail of the treatment system. No water, sewer, or recycled water facilities shall be located within 5-feet of any storm water treatment system.
Water Usage. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall provide documentation of water usage so the Water Division can verify the appropriate size of all proposed water meters. Please note that if the existing water services are incapable of supplying the water needs to the site, the existing services shall be abandoned, and new separate dedicated water services shall be provided for each use (domestic and irrigation).
Landscaping. All the landscaping for the project shall comply with the California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Government Code Section 65591 et. seq. All plants shall be either California native or non-invasive, low water-using or moderate water-using plants. High water-using plants and nonfunctional turf are prohibited.
Water Features. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit plan details for all water features (including but not limited to fountains and ponds) designed to include provisions for operating the system without City potable water supply and capable of being physically disconnected from source of potable water supply during City declared water conservation periods, to the satisfaction of the Director of the Water & Sewer Utilities. Decorative water features may be permanently connected to the City’s recycled water supply.
Easements. Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall provide a dedicated water utility easement around the backflow prevention device onsite. The water utility easement for the water services and all other public water appurtenances shall be a minimum 15 feet wide and be adjacent to the public right-of-way without overlapping any public utility easement. Additionally, the applicant shall submit plans defining existing easements so Water Division can verify if there are any conflicts with proposed easements and water utilities.
Underground Fire Permit. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, applicant shall submit an underground fire permit unless otherwise waived by the Fire Department. If fire flow information is needed, applicant shall coordinate with Water and Sewer Utilities Department, for fire flow information at (408)615-2000. A dedicated fire service line, with an approved backflow prevention device, shall be used for on-site fire hydrants. Fire service lines required for commercial and industrial use shall be sized appropriately per fire flow demand and code requirements.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
City Standard Meters and Backflow Installation. No meters or backflows shall be installed prior to establishment of water service account with the Municipal Services Division of the Finance Department. The applicant shall provide a copy of the account information to the Water and Sewer Utilities Department Inspector and Meter Shop prior to installation of any meter or backflow. All meters and backflows approved for installation shall be tested prior to use. Water service connections shall not be used prior to authorization by the Water and Sewer Utilities inspector.
Construction Water. This project shall use recycled water for all construction water needs for onsite and offsite construction.
Water Shortage Response Actions. Pursuant to the City of Santa Clara’s Urban Water Management Plan, during times of drought or water shortage, the City implements water shortage response actions in accordance with the level of water shortage declared. All construction activities and all new irrigation connections are subject to the Water Shortage Response Actions in effect at the time of construction and connection of the irrigation service.
Water Shortage Response Actions for Stage 2 and higher include water use restrictions that limit the use of potable water such as:
prohibiting the installation of new potable water irrigation services. new irrigation connections, construction, and dust control. restrict the use of potable water used for construction and dust control if recycled water is available.
This project is subject to all the requirements and restrictions of the Water Shortage Response Actions in place or adopted during the duration of the project. For more information, visit the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities website at www.santaclaraca.gov/waterconservation.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
Record Drawings. Upon completion of construction and prior to the City’s issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide "as-built" drawings of the public water utility infrastructure prepared by a registered civil engineer to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities Department.
Conditional Releases. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of any building permit conditional release requirements. _____________________________________
KEY:
G = General
P = Planning Division
BD = Building Division
H = Housing & Community Services Division
F = Fire Department
PR = Parks & Recreation Department
PD = Police Department
E = Engineering Division
Streets Division (Landscape, Solid Waste, and Stormwater) L = Landscape
SW = Solid Waste
SVP = Silicon Valley Power
W = Water & Sewer Department
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Permittee/Property Owner
The undersigned agrees to each condition of approval and acknowledges and hereby agrees to use the project property on the terms and conditions set forth in this permit.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________________________ Relationship to Property: _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________ Pursuant to Santa Clara City Code 18.128.100, the applicant shall return this document to the Department, properly signed and dated, within 30-days following the date of the Acknowledgement.
Development Review Hearing
Meeting Date: 6/17/2026 Page 1
Development Review Hearing
Meeting Date: 6/17/2026
Conditions of Approval PLN24-00533 / 860 and 858 Civic Cener Drive and 1526 Alviso Street