Cupertino City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 19
76: PUBLIC BUILDING BA, QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING BQ AND TRANSPORTATION T ZONES
19.76.010 Purpose.
The BA, BQ and T zoning districts are designed to accommodate governmental, public utility, educational, religious, community service, transportation, or recreational facilities in the City.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
19.76.020 Applicability of Regulations.
The specific regulations of this chapter shall apply to all BA, BQ and T zoning districts.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
19.76.030 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses in BA, BQ, and T Zones.
Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses that may be conducted from property zoned Public Building (BA), Quasi-Public Building (BQ), and Transportation (T) are identified in Table 19.76.030.
19.76.040 Permits Required for Development.
Prior to the erection of a new building or structure or enlargement or modification of an existing building, structure, or site (including landscaping and lighting) in a BA, BQ or T zoning district, the applicant for a building permit must obtain permits in accord with Chapter 19.12.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)
19.76.050 Application Requirements.
Prior to the issuance of development permits, or any amendment thereto, an application shall be made that, in addition to the requirements in Chapter 19.12, shall include a development plan. The plan shall include:
- Types and heights of buildings/structures and location of areas where buildings are to be placed;
- A proposed system of public and private streets, including cross-sections for all types of streets;
- Landscape plans;
- Parking and loading plans as required by this title;
- Any other information, which the Director of Community Development requires in order to evaluate the effects of the proposed facilities on the surrounding areas.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
19.76.060 Site Development Regulations.
- Maximum Height of Buildings and Structures. The height of buildings in BA, BQ and T zone districts is regulated by the development plan.
- Setbacks and Screening.
- There are no minimum setbacks in BA, BQ or T zoning districts; provided, however, that the Planning Commission may establish minimum setbacks with respect to each individual application for a development permit or a conditional use permit in order to provide adequate light, air and visibility at intersections, and to provide general conformity with adjacent and nearby zones and lots, or to promote the general excellence of the development;
- Adequate screening to limit noise, to reduce glare of lights, and to prevent obnoxious emissions shall be provided when deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
Table 19.76.030 - Permitted, Conditional, and Excluded Uses in BA, BQ and T Zones
| Uses | Zoning Districts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | BQ | T | |
| 1. Buildings and other uses on land owned or utilized by a federal, State, county, or city government or authority, or by a special district created for public purposes under the laws of the State of California are permitted in a BA zone. | P | - | - |
| 2. Privately operated educational uses and privately operated public serving uses, including, but not limited to, day care and private educational facilities, which, in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, are similar to the permitted uses in the BA zoning district, and which do not create significant adverse impacts to the surrounding area.(1) | CUP - PC | - | - |
| 3. Rotating homeless shelter provided that the conditions in Chapter 19.50 are met. | - | P | - |
4. Permanent emergency shelter provided the conditions in Chapter 19.50 are met. | - | P | - |
| 5. Public utility companies regulated by the Public Utility Commission for uses restricted to administrative and office buildings, communication equipment buildings, including parking, landscaping and maintenance within an enclosed area or storage yard; | - | CUP - PC | - |
| 6. Religious, civic, and comparable organizations, for uses restricted to church buildings, community halls, administrative buildings, schoolrooms, recreational facilities, and athletic fields, convents, seminaries, and similar uses customarily associated with churches, including parking and landscaping areas; | - | CUP - PC | - |
| 7. Child care facility, residential care facilities, congregate residence, hospitals, vocational and specialized schools; | - | CUP - PC | - |
| 8. Lodges, clubs, country clubs, including accessory uses such as swimming pools, picnic areas, golf courses, driving tees or ranges, miniature golf courses (all uses to be restricted to members of the above organizations and their guests); | - | CUP - PC | - |
| 9. Large-family daycare home; | - | CUP - PC | - |
| 10. Airports, airfields and helicopter terminals, including administration and service buildings, maintenance and storage yards | - | - | CUP - PC |
| 11. Railroads, including terminals and stations, freight yards, marshaling yards, storage yards, administrative and service buildings | - | - | CUP - PC |
| 12. Bus terminals and stations, including administration and service buildings, maintenance and storage yards | - | - | CUP - PC |
| 13. Freeways, expressways, and other roads with limited or controlled access, including administrative buildings and maintenance yards | - | - | CUP - PC |
Key: P – Permitted Use | |||
(1) Provided such use is conducted on property owned by a federal, State, county, or city government or authority, a special district created for public purposes under the laws of the State of California, or any other governmental agency, and leased for said uses.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 7 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part) 2011; Ord. 23-2253, § 1, 2024; Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)