Cupertino City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 19
04: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- 19.04.010 Adoption of Zoning Map and Zoning Regulations.
- 19.04.020 Purposes.
- 19.04.030 Compliance with Regulations.
- 19.04.040 Conflict with Other Regulations.
- 19.04.050 Noncompliance and Public Nuisance.
- 19.04.060 Remedies Cumulative.
- 19.04.070 Penalty for Violations.
- 19.04.080 Amendments.
- 19.04.090 Combined Application for Land Use Entitlements.
- 19.04.100 Exclusionary zoning.
CHAPTER 19
08: DEFINITIONS
Sections
- 19.08.010 Purpose and Applicability.
- 19.08.020 General Rules for Construction of Language.
- 19.08.030 Definitions.
- Appendix A: Cupertino Standard Detail 7-2 Corner Triangle - Controlled Intersections.
- Appendix B: Cupertino Standard Detail 7-4 Corner Triangle - Uncontrolled Intersections.
- Appendix C: Cupertino Standard Detail 7-6 Sidewalk Sight Triangle (Sidewalk Clearance at Driveways).
- Appendix D: Examples of How to Measure Sign Area.
CHAPTER 19
12: ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- 19.12.010 Purpose and Intent.
- 19.12.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.12.030 Approval Authority.
- 19.12.040 Authority of the Director of Community Development.
- 19.12.050 Reserved.
- 19.12.060 Authority of the Planning Commission.
- 19.12.070 Authority of the City Council.
- 19.12.080 Application Process.
- 19.12.090 Action by Director.
- 19.12.100 Decision.
- 19.12.110 Noticing.
- 19.12.120 Action by Director of Community Development–Administrative.
- 19.12.130 Action by Planning Commission.
- 19.12.140 Action by City Council.
- 19.12.150 Notice of Decision and Reports.
- 19.12.160 Effective Date.
- 19.12.170 Appeals.
- 19.12.180 Expiration, Extension, Violation and Revocation.
CHAPTER 19
28: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-1 ZONES
Sections
- 19.28.010 Purposes.
- 19.28.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.28.030 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses.
- 19.28.040 Permits Required for Development.
- 19.28.050 Zoning Districts Established.
- 19.28.060 Site Development Regulations.
- 19.28.070 Building Development Regulations.
- 19.28.080 Eichler (R1-e) Building Design Requirements.
- 19.28.090 Development Regulations(R1-a).
- 19.28.100 Permitted Yard Encroachments.
- 19.28.110 Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines and Principles.
- 19.28.120 Landscape Requirements.
- 19.28.130 Exceptions.
- 19.28.140 Findings.
- 19.28.150 Ministerial Approval of Up to Two Units.
CHAPTER 19
40: RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE RHS ZONES*
Sections
- 19.40.010 Purpose.
- 19.40.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.40.030 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses.
- 19.40.040 Application Requirements.
- 19.40.050 Site Development Regulations.
- 19.40.060 Building Development Regulations.
- 19.40.070 Exception for Development of Certain Individual Hillside Lots.
- 19.40.080 Hillside Exception–Findings.
- 19.40.090 Ministerial Approval of Up to Two Units.
CHAPTER 19
44: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER R1C ZONES
Sections
- 19.44.010 Purpose.
- 19.44.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.44.030 Characteristics of R1C Zones.
- 19.44.040 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses.
- 19.44.050 Site Development Regulations.
- 19.44.060 Specific Development Standards.
- 19.44.070 Changes after Granting of a Cluster Zone.
- 19.44.080 Exceptions–Findings.
CHAPTER 19
48: FENCES
Sections
- 19.48.010 Purpose.
- 19.48.020 Fence Location and Height in All Zones Except R1, RHS, R2, and R3 (up to Four Units).
- 19.48.030 Fence Location and Height for Properties Not Requiring Design Review.
- 19.48.040 - Fence Design Requirements.
- 19.48.050 - Proximity of Plants and Fences to Public Streets.
- 19.48.060 Roadway and Driveway Gates.
- 19.48.070 Exceptions–Findings.
- 19.48.080 Temporary Fences for Construction.
- 19.48.090 Violation–Penalty.
CHAPTER 19
56: DENSITY BONUS
CHAPTER 19
76: PUBLIC BUILDING BA, QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING BQ AND TRANSPORTATION T ZONES
CHAPTER 19
104: SIGNS
Sections
- 19.104.010 Purpose and Intent.
- 19.104.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.104.030 Permit Required.
- 19.104.040 Sign Permit Application Requirements.
- 19.104.050 Sign Permit Application–Review Criteria.
- 19.104.060 Inspection Requirements.
- 19.104.070 Appeals.
- 19.104.080 Obstructions Prohibited.
- 19.104.090 Construction and Maintenance Specifications.
- 19.104.100 Signs Exempt from Permit Requirements.
- 19.104.110 Prohibited Signs.
- 19.104.120 Signs in Special Planning Districts.
- 19.104.130 Sign Program–Applicability, Requirements and Findings.
- 19.104.140 Permanent Wall Signs.
- 19.104.150 Permanent Window Signs, Blade Signs & Logos, Symbols or Insignias.
- 19.104.160 Ground Signs.
- 19.104.170 Gasoline Station Signs.
- 19.104.180 Electronic Readerboard Signs, Changeable Copy Signs, Exposed & Visible Neon Signs, Decorative Statuary and Beverage Container Recycling Signs.
- 19.104.190 Signs in and Near Residential Districts.
- 19.104.200 Freeway Orientation.
- 19.104.205 Message Substitution.
- 19.104.210 Landmark Signs.
- 19.104.220 Design Criteria–Permanent Signs.
- 19.104.230 Illumination Restrictions.
- 19.104.240 Temporary Signs–Location.
- 19.104.250 Temporary Signs–Flags, Garage Sales, Political Signs and Subdivision Signs.
- 19.104.260 Temporary Signs–Real Estate Signs and Project Announcement Signs.
- 19.104.270 Temporary Signs–Special Event Banners, Promotional Devices, and Portable Signs and Displays.
- 19.104.280 Temporary Window Signs.
- 19.104.290 Exception–Findings.
- 19.104.300 Enforcement of Provisions.
- 19.104.310 Nonconforming Signs.
- 19.104.320 Abandoned or Discontinued Signs.
- 19.104.330 Illegal Signs on Private Property.
- 19.104.340 Illegal Signs in Public Right-of-Way or on Public Property.
- 19.104.350 Summary Removal Authorized.
- 19.104.360 Illegal Signs - Responsible Party for Costs and Fees - Storage, Reclamation and Disposal of Removed Signs.
- 19.104.370 Illegal Signs–Deemed Public Nuisance–Court Action Authorized.
- 19.104.380 Violation Deemed Infraction–Penalty.
- Appendix A: Example of How to Figure Size and Location of Ground Signs.
- Appendix B: Landmark Signs.
- Appendix C: Examples of Well Proportioned Signs; Examples of Signs Not Well Proportioned.
CHAPTER 19
112: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Sections
- 19.112.010 Purpose; Incorporation by Reference; Consistency with State Law.
- 19.112.020 Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations.
- 19.112.030 Site Development Regulations for Streamlined Accessory Dwelling Units & Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Table 19.112.030A: Site Development Regulations for Streamlined Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Associated with Single-Family Residential Uses
- Table 19.112.030B: Site Development Regulations for Streamlined Accessory Dwelling Units Associated with Existing Multi-Family Residential Uses
- 19.112.040 Site Development Regulations for Non-Streamlined Accessory Dwelling Units.
- 19.112.050 Review Process.
- 19.112.060 Accessory Dwelling Units Prohibited on Certain Lots.
- 19.112.070 Enforcement.
CHAPTER 19
128: ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
Sections
- 19.128.010 Purpose.
- 19.128.020 Application of Regulations.
- 19.128.030 Regulations Related to the Concentration of Adult-oriented Commercial Activities and Findings.
- 19.128.040 Regulations Related to the Proximity of Adult-Oriented Commercial Activities to Residential, Public or Quasi-public Uses and Findings.
CHAPTER 19
136: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Sections
- 19.136.010 Purpose.
- 19.136.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.136.030 Site Locations.
- 19.136.040 General Site Development Regulations.
- 19.136.050 Specific Site Development Regulations.
- 19.136.060 Design and Site Review.
- 19.136.070 Application Requirements.
- 19.136.080 Permitting Procedures and Conditions of Approval.
- 19.136.090 Height Exception–Findings.
- 19.136.100 Appeals.
CHAPTER 19
140: NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
Sections
- 19.140.010 General Application.
- 19.140.020 Nonconforming Uses–Expansion.
- 19.140.030 Nonconforming Uses–Change.
- 19.140.040 Nonconforming Uses–Maintenance and Repair of Facility.
- 19.140.050 Nonconforming Uses–Replacement of Facility.
- 19.140.060 Noncomplying Facility–Enlargement.
- 19.140.070 Noncomplying Facility–Maintenance and Repairs.
- 19.140.080 Noncomplying Facilities–Replacement.
- 19.140.090 Determination of Value.
- 19.140.100 Record of Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Facilities.
- 19.140.110 Proceedings and Findings.
- 19.140.120 Appeal.
CHAPTER 19
144: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sections
- 19.144.010 Findings and Declaration of Intent.
- 19.144.020 Purpose of Development Agreement.
- 19.144.030 Authority for Adoption.
- 19.144.040 Application Requirements.
- 19.144.050 Qualification as an Applicant.
- 19.144.060 Proposed Form of Development Agreement.
- 19.144.070 Contents of a Development Agreement.
- 19.144.080 Consistency with General and Specific Plans.
- 19.144.090 Public Hearing and Ordinance Required.
- 19.144.110 Findings.
- 19.144.120 Irregularity in Proceeding.
- 19.144.140 Time for and Initiation of Review.
- 19.144.150 Finding of Compliance–Appeal.
- 19.144.160 Finding of Noncompliance–Appeal.
- 19.144.170 Appeal of Determination.
- 19.144.190 Cancellation or Modification by Mutual Consent.
- 19.144.200 Cancellation by the City.
- 19.144.210 Rights of the Parties after Cancellation or Termination.
- 19.144.220 Rules Affecting Development Agreement.
- 19.144.230 Separate Procedure.
- 19.144.240 Effect of Development Agreement.
- 19.144.250 Construction.
- 19.144.260 Execution and Recordation of Development Agreement, Amendment or Cancellation.
- 19.144.270 Judicial Review–Time Limitation.
CHAPTER 19
148: REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
Sections
- 19.148.010 Purpose and Intent.
- 19.148.020 Applicability of Regulations.
- 19.148.030 Permitted Artwork.
- 19.148.040 Ineligible Artwork.
- 19.148.050 Application Procedures for Public Artwork.
- 19.148.060 Design Criteria and Artist Qualifications.
- 19.148.070 Minimum Artwork Value.
- 19.148.080 Maintenance Requirements.
- 19.148.090 In Lieu Payment for Artwork is Discouraged.
CHAPTER 19
156: DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
Sections
- 19.156.010 Application for Development Permit.
- 19.156.020 Application for Conditional Use Permit or Variance.
- 19.156.030 Approval Authority.
- 19.156.040 Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit – Findings and Conditions
- 19.156.050 Variance–Findings and Conditions.
- 19.156.060 Expansion or Modification of Planned Development or Conditional Use Permits.
- 19.156.070 Change of Use.