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CITY OF CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL CODE
2011 S -29 Supplement contains:
Local legislation current through Ordinance 2078, passed 6 -7 -11
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TITLE 10: PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Chapter
10.10 Conduct in Public Buildings
10.20 Explosives
10.21 Newsracks
10.24 Fireworks
10.26 Regulation of Police Alarm Systems and Devices
10.27 Cigarette and Tobacco Vending Machines
10.30 Elimination of Bodily Waste in Public Places
10.44 Parades and Athletic Events
10.48 Community Noise Control
10.49 Consumption or Possession of Open Container of Intoxicating Liquors
in Public Places
10.52 Distribution of Handbills and Advertisements
10.56 Trespassing Upon Parking Lots, Shopping Center Property Open to the
Public
10.60 Regulation of Graffiti
10.68 Curfew
10.76 Firearms Permit
10.80 Solicitation Prohibitions on Designated Public Rights -of -Way
10.90 Smoking in: Recreational Areas
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10.90.010
CHAPTER 10.90: SMOKING IN RECREATIONAL AREAS
Section
10.90.010 Definitions. or in any parking area adjacent to the Recreational area.
10.90.020 Smoking prohibited. The 25 foot prohibition does not apply to adjacent private
10.90.030 Other requirements and prohibitions. property.
10.90.040 Violation - penalty. B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to
prohibit Smoking in any area in which such Smoking is
10.90.010 Definitions. already prohibited by state or federal law unless the
applicable state or federal law does not preempt additional
The following words and phrases, whenever used in local regulation.
this chapter, shall have the meanings defined in this chapter C. No Person shall dispose of used Smoking waste
unless the context clearly requires otherwise: within the boundaries of an area in which Smoking is
A. "Parking Area" means a parking lot or any other prohibited by this chapter.
area designated or primarily used for parking vehicles of D. Each instance of Smoking in violation of this
Persons accessing a Recreational Area. chapter shall constitute a separate violation. For violations
B. "Recreational Area" means any outdoor area, other than Smoking, each day of a continuing violation of
including streets and sidewalks adjacent to Recreational this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. (Ord.
areas, owned or operated by the City of Cupertino and 11 -2077 (part), 2011)
open to the general public for recreational purposes,
regardless of any fee or age requirement. The term 10.90.030 Other Requirements and Prohibitions.
"Recreational Area" includes, but is not limited to parks, A. No ash can, ashtray, or other Smoking waste
picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, receptacle shall be placed in any area in which Smoking is
walking paths, gardens, hiking trails, bike paths, horseback prohibited by this chapter.
riding trails, swimming pools, roller- skating rinks, and B. No Person shall dispose of used Smoking waste
skateboard parks. within the boundaries of an area in which Smoking is
C. "Smoke" means the gases, particles, or vapors prohibited by this chapter.
released into the air as a result of combustion, or C. The presence of Smoking waste receptacles in
vaporization, when the apparent or usual purpose of the violation of subsection A. above or the absence of signs
combustion, or vaporization is human inhalation of the shall not be a defense to a violation of any provision of this
byproducts, except when the combusting or vaporizing chapter.
material contains no tobacco or nicotine and the purpose of D. Each instance of Smoking in violation of this
inhalation is solely olfactory, such as, for example, smoke chapter shall constitute a separate violation. For violations
from incense. The term "Smoke" includes, but is not limited other than Smoking, each day of a continuing violation of
to, tobacco smoke, and marijuana smoke. this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. (Ord.
D. "Smoking" means engaging in an act that 11 -2077 (part), 2011)
generates Smoke, such as for example: possessing a lighted
pipe, lighted hookah pipe, a lighted cigar, or a lighted 10.90.040 Violation - Penalty.
cigarette of any kind; or; or lighting or igniting of a pipe, A. The remedies provided by this article are
cigar, hookah pipe, or cigarette of any kind. (Ord. 11 -2077 cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available
(part), 2011) at law or in equity. Except as otherwise provided,
enforcement of this chapter is at the sole discretion of the
10.90.020 Smoking Prohibited. City of Cupertino. Nothing in this chapter shall create a
A. Smoking is prohibited anywhere in a Recreational right of action in any person against the City of Cupertino or
Area and twenty -five (25) feet from the boundaries thereof, its agents to compel public enforcement of this article
against any party.
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B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of
this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Chapter
1.12 or, in the alternative, subject to enforcement action
pursuant to Chapter 1.10: Administrative Citations, Fines,
and Penalties. (Ord. 11 -2077 (part), 2011)
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25 Stop Signs 11.20.030
any stop sign which are so close as to constitute an Prospect Road and Stelling Road
immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right -of- Rainbow Drive and Weymouth Drive
way to such approaching vehicles until such time as he can Rainbow Drive and Yorkshire Drive
proceed with reasonable safety. A driver having yielded may Rodrigues Avenue and Torre Avenue
proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching on
that part of the street protected by the stop sign shall yield Santa Clara Avenue and Grand Avenue
the right -of -way to the vehicle about to enter or cross the Terrace Drive and Terra Bella Drive
protected part of the street: Waterford Drive and Stelling Road.
Alves Drive (Ord. 11 -2078, 2011; Ord. 2036, 2008; Ord. 1855, 2000;
Bandley Drive Ord. 1765, (part), 1997; Ord. 1762, 1997; Ord. 1704,
Bandley Drive at Mariani Avenue (part), 1995; Ord. 1698, (part), 1995; Ord. 1482, 1989;
Blaney Avenue and Clifford Drive Ord. 1445, (part), 1988; Ord. 1429, (part), 1987; Ord.
1406, 1987; Ord. 1339, (part), 1985; Ord. 1297, 1985;
Blaney Avenue and Forest Avenue Ord. 1268, 1984; Ord. 1181, 1982; Ord. 1130, (part),
Blaney Avenue and John Drive 1981; Ord. 1070, 1980; Ord. 994, 1980; Ord. 976, 1980;
Blaney Avenue and Merritt Drive Ord. 970, (part), 1980; Ord. 942, 1979; Ord. 900 (part),
Blaney Avenue and Rodrigues Avenue 1978; Ord. 467, § 3.2, 1970)
Blaney Avenue and Suisun Drive
Blue Jay Drive and Northwest Square
Bubb Road and Columbus Avenue
Bubb Road and Hyannisport Drive
Bubb Road and Pumpkin Drive
Bubb Road and Rainbow Drive
Byrne Avenue and San Fernando Avenue
Calvert Drive and Tilson Avenue
Dempster Avenue, Fitzgerald Drive and Peninsula
Avenue
Dempster Avenue and Stokes Avenue
East Estates Drive and Davison Avenue
East Estates Drive and Glenview Avenue
East Estates Drive and La Mar Drive
East Estates Drive and Richwood Drive
Finch Avenue and Phil Lane
Folkstone Drive and Yorkshire Drive
Foothill Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard
Fort Baker Drive and Hyannisport Drive
Granada Avenue and Pasadena Avenue
Huntridge and Stelling
Kim Street and Kirwin Lane
Janice Avenue and Palo Vista Road
Lazaneo Drive and Vista Drive
Merritt Drive and Portal Avenue
Mira Vista Road and Palm Avenue
North Portal Avenue and Wheaton Drive
Olive Avenue and Pasadena Avenue
Orion Lane and Stelling Road
Pacifica Drive and Farallon Avenue
Prospect Drive and Seven Springs Parkway
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Street Limits Special Hours Street Limits Special Hours
Fairwoods Court South Stelling Road Daily September Drive McClellan to 200 M - -F 9:00 a.m. -
to end feet south of -5:00 p.m.
Fenway Court All Daily 7:00 a.m.- August Lane
-10:00 p.m. Shattuck Drive All M - -F 8:00 a.m. -
Fort Baker Drive Presidio to M - -F 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. when
Hyannisport -3:30 p.m. school is in session
Hyannisport Drive Fort Baker to Linda M - -F 7:00 a.m.- Shelly Drive Bonny to Westacres M - -F 8:00 a.m. -
Vista Drive -4:00 p.m. while -7:30 p.m.
school is in session Stelling Road McClellan to Erin Daily
Imperial Avenue Alcazar Avenue to M - -F 8:00 a.m.- Stevens Canyon West side Santa Daily
McClellan Road -3:30 p.m. while Road Lucia north 200 feet
school is in session Tula Court All First Saturday of
Lily Avenue All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- each month 8:00
-7:30 p.m. a.m.- -12:00 p.m.
Lily Court All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- Tula Lane All First Saturday of
-7:30 p.m. each month 8:00
Madrid Road From McClellan M - -F 7:00 a.m.- a.m. - -12:00 p.m.
Road to the end -4:00 p.m. Wilkinson Ave Hyannisport to M - -F 8:00 a.m. -
McClellan Road East side, 430 feet M - -F 7:00 a.m.- Columbus -3:30 p.m.
west of Byrne -4:00 p.m.
Avenue to Madrid (Res. 03 -037, 2011; Ord. 1989, 2006; Res. 99 -154, 1999;
Road Ord. 1731, (part), 1996)
Merritt Drive Blaney to east of Sun 7:00 a.m. -
Baywood Court 100 -12:00 p.m.
feet 11.27.150 Penalty Provisions.
New Haven Drive All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- A. It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a
-3:30 p.m. person to falsely represent himself as eligible for a parking
Noonan Court All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- permit or to furnish false information in an application
-4:00 p.m. therefor to the Director of Public Works.
Old Town Court All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- B. It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a
-3:30 p.m.
Orange Avenue East side McClellan M - -F 8:00 a.m.- person holding a valid parking permit issued pursuant hereto
to Noonan Court -4:00 p.m. to knowingly permit the use or display of such permit on a
Orange Avenue West side M - -F 8:00 a.m.- motor vehicle other than that for which the permit is issued.
McClellan to -4:00 p.m. Such conduct shall constitute an unlawful act and violation
Dolores of this chapter both by the person holding the valid parking
Orange Tree Lane Cedar Tree Lane Sun 7:00 a.m.- permit and the person who so uses or displays the permit on
south 175 feet -12:00 p.m.
Peppertree Lane All M - -F 8:00 a.m.- a motor vehicle other than that for which it is issued.
-7:30 p.m. C. It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a
Peppertree Lane Stelling Road to Sat 8:00 a.m. - -4:00 person to copy, produce or otherwise bring into existence a
p.m. facsimile or counterfeit parking permit or permits without
Phar Lap Drive Stevens Creek Blvd. F - -Su 6:00 p.m.- written authorization from the Director of Public Works. It
to Clearcreek Court -2:00 a.m. shall further be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for
Presidio Drive Fort Baker to New M - -F 8:00 a.m.- a person to knowingly use or display a facsimile or
Haven -3:30 p.m.
Presidio Drive Providence Court to M - -F 8:00 a.m.- counterfeit parking permit in order to evade limitations on
New Haven Court -3:30 p.m. parking applicable in a permit parking zone.
Presidio Drive 100 feet east of M - -F 8:00 a.m.- D. Any person who violates any of the provisions of
New Haven Court -3:30 p.m. this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, and upon
to 100 feet west of conviction thereof, be punished as provided in Chapter 1.12.
New Haven Court (Ord. 1197, (part), 1982)
Rose Blossom McClellan to Lily M - -F 8:00 a.m. -
Way -7:30 p.m.
Santa Lucia Road Stevens Canyon to Daily
Merriman Road
Scofield Drive Barbara to Western M - -F 8:00 a.m. -
-7:30 p.m.
September Court All M - -F 9:00 a.m. -
-5:00 p.m.
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5. This section applies to the first story only and Planning Commission will make the final action on the
shall not be construed to allow the further extension of an appeal.
encroachment by any building, which is the result of the D. Expiration of a Minor Residential Permit. Unless
granting of a variance or exception, either before or after a building permit is filed and accepted by the City (fees paid
such property become part of the City. and control number issued) within one year of the Minor
B. Architectural features (not including patio covers) Residential Permit approval, said approval shall become null
may extend into a required yard a distance not exceeding and void unless a longer time period was specifically
three feet, provided that no architectural feature or prescribed by the conditions of approval. In the event that
combination thereof, whether a portion of a principal or the building permit expires for any reason, the Minor
auxiliary structure, may extend closer than three feet to any Residential Permit shall become null and void. The Director
property line. (Ord. 2039, (part), 2009; Ord. 1954, (part), of Community Development may grant a one -year extension
2005; Ord. 1886, (part), 2001; Ord. 1868, (part), 2001; without a public notice if an application for a Minor
Ord. 1860, § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 1834, (part), 1999; Ord. Modification to the Minor Residential Permit is filed before
1808, (part), 1999; Ord. 1618, (part), 1993; Ord. 1601, the expiration date and substantive justification for the
Exh. A (part), 1992) extension is provided.
E. Concurrent Applications. At the discretion of the
19.28.090 Minor Residential Permits. Director of Community Development a Minor Residential
Projects that require a Minor Residential Permit shall Permit can be processed concurrently with other
be reviewed in accordance with this section. The purpose of discretionary applications. (Ord. 2039, (part), 2009; Ord.
this process is to provide affected neighbors with an 1954, (part), 2005)
opportunity to comment on new development that could have
significant impacts on their property or the neighborhood as 19.28.100 Two -Story Residential Permit.
a whole. Two -story additions or two -story new homes require a
A. Notice of Application. Upon receipt of a complete Two -Story Residential Permit in accordance with this
application, a notice shall be sent by first class mail to all section. Two -story projects with a floor area ratio under
owners of record of real property (as shown in the last tax 35 % shall require a Level I Two -Story Residential Permit,
assessment toll) that are adjacent to the subject property, while a two -story project with a floor area ratio over 35 %
including properties across a public or private street. The shall require a Level II Two -Story Residential Permit.
notice shall invite public comment by a determined action A. Notice of Application (Level I). Upon receipt of
date and shall include a copy of the development plans, a complete application, a notice shall be sent by first class
eleven inches by seventeen inches m size. mail to all owners of record of real property (as shown in
B. Decision. After the advertised deadline for public the last tax assessment toll) that are adjacent to the subject
comments, the Director of Community Development shall property, including properties across a public or private
approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. The street. The notice shall invite public comment by a
permit can be approved only upon making all of the determined action date and shall include a copy of the
following findings: development plans, eleven inches by seventeen inches in
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino size.
General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning 1. Posted Notice. The applicant shall install a public
ordinances and the purposes of this title. notice in the front yard of the subject site that is clearly
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a visible from the public street. The notice shall be a
condition that is detrimental or injurious to property or weatherproof sign, at least two feet tall and three feet wide
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to firmly attached to a five -foot tall post. The notice shall
the public health, safety or welfare. remain in place until an action has been taken on the
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and application and the appeal period has passed. The sign shall
design with the general neighborhood. contain the following:
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties a. The exact address of the property, if known, or
have been reasonably mitigated. the location of the property, if the address is not known.
C. Notice of Action. The City Council, Planning b. A brief description of the proposed project, the
Commission, applicant and any member of the public that content of which shall be at the sole discretion of the City;
commented on the project shall be notified of the action by c. City contact information for public inquiries;
first class mail or electronic mail. Any interested party may
appeal the action pursuant to Chapter 19.136, except that the
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d. A deadline for the submission of public Community Development may grant a one -year extension,
comments, which shall be at least fourteen days after the without a public notice, if an application for a Minor
date the notice is posted; Modification to the Two -Story Permit is filed before the
e. A black and white orthographic rendering of the expiration date and substantive justification for the extension
front of the house, at least eleven inches by seventeen inches is provided.
in size. The City shall approve the illustration or rendering G. Concurrent Applications. At the discretion of the
prior to posting. Director of Community Development, a Two -Story Permit
B. Notice of Application (Level II). Upon receipt of can be processed concurrently with other discretionary
a complete application, a notice shall be sent by first class applications. (Ord. 2039, (part), 2009; Ord. 1954, (part),
mail to all owners of record of real property (as shown in 2005)
the last tax assessment toll) that are within three hundred
feet of the subject property. The notice shall invite public 19.28.110 Exceptions.
comment by a determined action date and shall include a A. Where results inconsistent with the purpose and
copy of the development plans, eleven inches by seventeen intent of this chapter result from the strict application of the
inches in size. provisions hereof, exceptions to section 19.28.060,
1. Posted Notice. The applicant shall install a public 19.28.070 and 19.28.120 may be granted as provided in this
notice consistent with subsection A(1) of this section, except section.
that a colored perspective rendering shall be required instead 1. Notice of Application. Upon receipt of a complete
of a black and white orthographic rendering. application, the Community Development Department shall
C. Story Poles. Story poles are required for any set a time and place for a public hearing before the Design
Two -Story Residential Permit. Review Committee and send a notice by first class mail to
D. Decision. After the advertised deadline for public all owners of record of real property (as shown in the last
comments, the Director of Community Development shall tax assessment toll) that are within three hundred feet of the
approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. The subject property. Properties that are adjacent to the subject
permit can be approved only upon making all of the site, including those across a public or private street, shall
following findings: receive a reduced scale copy of the plan set with the public
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino notice.
General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning 2. Decision. After closing the public hearing, the
ordinance and the purposes of this title. decision -maker shall approve, conditionally approve, or
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a deny the application based on the findings in this section.
condition that is detrimental or injurious to property or Any interested party can appeal the decision pursuant to
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to Chapter 19.136.
the public health, safety or welfare. 3. Expiration of an Exception. Unless a building
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and permit is filed and accepted by the City (fees paid and
design with the general neighborhood. control number issued) within one year of the Exception
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties approval, said approval shall become null and void unless a
have been reasonably mitigated. longer time period was specifically prescribed by the
E. Notice of Action. The City Council, Planning conditions of approval. In the event that the building permit
Commission, applicant and any member of the public that expires for any reason, the Exception shall become null and
commented on the project shall be notified of the action by void. The Director of Community Development may grant
first class mail or electronic mail. Any interested party may a one -year extension, without a public notice, if an
appeal the action pursuant to Chapter 19.136, except that the application for a Minor Modification to the Exception is
Planning Commission will make the final action on the filed before the expiration date and substantive justification
appeal. for the extension is provided.
F. Expiration of a Two -Story Permit. Unless a 4. Findings for Approval.
building permit is filed and accepted by the City (fees paid a. Issued by the Director of Community
and control number issued) within one year of the Development. The Director of Community Development
Two -Story Permit approval, said approval shall become null may grant exceptions from the prescriptive design regulation
and void unless a longer time period was specifically described in Section 19.28.060 G(3) upon making all of the
prescribed by the conditions of approval. In the event that following findings:
the building permit expires for any reason, the Two -Story i. The project fulfills the intent of the visible
Permit shall become null and void. The Director of second -story wall height regulation in that the number of
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two -story wall planes and the amount of visible second story 4. The building design shall incorporate straight
wall area is reduced to the maximum extent possible. architectural lines, rather than curved lines.
ii. The exception to be granted is one that will 5. Section 19.28.060 G(4) is considered a guideline
require the least modification of the prescribed design in the R1 -e district.
regulation and the minimum variance that will accomplish 6. The first floor shall be no more than twelve
the purpose. inches above the existing grade.
iii. The proposed exception will not result in 7. Exterior walls located adjacent to side yards shall
significant visual impact as viewed from abutting properties. not exceed nine feet in height measured from the top of the
b. Issued by the Design Review Committee. The floor to the top of the wall plate.
Design Review Committee may grant exceptions from the C. Privacy Protection Requirements.
prescriptive design regulations described in Section 1. Side and Rear Yard Facing Second Floor
19.28.060, except 19.28.060 G(3) and Section 19.28.130 Windows. In addition to other privacy protection
upon making all of the following findings: requirements in Section 19.28.070, the following is required
i. The literal enforcement of this chapter will result for all second story windows:
in restrictions inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this a. Cover windows with exterior louvers to a height
chapter. of six feet above the second floor; or
ii. The proposed development will not be injurious b. Obscure glass to a height of six feet above the
to property or improvements in the area, nor be detrimental second floor; or
to the public safety, health and welfare. c. Have a window sill height of five feet minimum
iii. The exception to be granted is one that will above the second floor. (Ord. 2039, (part), 2009; Ord.
require the least modification of the prescribed design 1954, (part), 2005; Ord. 1868, (part), 2001; Ord. 1860, § 1
regulation and the minimum variance that will accomplish (part), 2000)
the purpose.
iv. The proposed exception will not result in 19.28.130 Development Regulations— (R1 -a).
significant visual impact as viewed from abutting properties. R1 -a districts are intended to reinforce the semi -rural
B. Notwithstanding the above, a request for setting in neighborhoods with large lots. Regulations found
reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with in the other sections of this chapter shall apply to properties
a disability, when the strict application of the provisions in zoned R1 -a. In the event of a conflict between other
this chapter, act as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, regulations in this chapter and this section, this section shall
pursuant to Chapter 19.50. (Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. prevail.
2039, (part), 2009; Ord. 1954, (part), 2005) A. Lot Area Zoning Designations. The minimum lot
size is ten thousand square feet.
19.28.120 Development Regulations — Eichler B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width is
(R1 -e). seventy -five feet measured at the front -yard setback line.
R1 -e single - family residence "Eichler districts" protect C. Second Story Area. A second floor shall be no
a consistent architectural form through the establishment of more than forty percent of the first floor, except as follows:
district site development regulations. Regulations found in 1. A second floor may be at least seven hundred
the other sections of this chapter shall apply to properties square feet in area.
zoned R1 -e. In the event of a conflict between other 2. In no case shall a second floor be more than one
regulations in this chapter and this section, this section shall thousand one hundred square feet in area.
prevail. Nothing in these regulations is intended to preclude D. Setback - First Story.
a harmonious two -story home or second story addition. 1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback is
A. Setback -First Story. thirty feet.
1. The minimum front yard setback is twenty feet. 2. Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback is ten
B. Building Design Requirements. feet.
1. Entry features facing the street are integrated with 3. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback is
the roof line of the house. twenty feet.
2. The maximum roof slope is three -to- twelve (rise E. Setback - Second Story.
over run). 1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback is
3. Wood or other siding material located on walls thirty feet.
facing a public street (not including the garage door) shall 2. Side Yard. The combined side yard setbacks shall
incorporate vertical grooves, up to six inches apart. be thirty -five feet, with a minimum of fifteen feet.
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3. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback is should have sill heights of five feet or greater to mitigate
forty feet. intrusion into a neighbor's privacy.
4. The setback surcharge in Section 19.28.060 E(3) 2. All second story wall heights greater than six
does not apply in this district. feet, as measured from the second story finished floor,
F. Second -story Regulations. should have building wall offsets at least every twenty -four
1. Second story decks shall conform to the feet, with a minimum four -foot depth and ten -foot width.
second -story building setbacks, and may be located on the The offsets should comprise the full height of the wall plane.
front and rear only. 3. Section 19.28.060 G(4) is considered a guideline
2. The second -story shall not cantilever over a in the R1 -a district.
first -story wall plane. 4. Garages. The maximum width of a garage on the
3. The front - facing wall plane(s) of the second -story front elevation should be twenty -five feet, which will
must be offset a minimum of three feet from the first -story accommodate a two -car garage. Additional garage spaces
wall plane(s). The intent of this regulation is to avoid a should be provided through the use of a tandem garage or a
two -story wall plane on the front elevation. detached accessory structure at the rear of the property.
G. Front Yard Paving. No more than fifty percent of L. Permitted Yard Encroachments.
the front yard setback area may be covered with a 1. Where a principal building legally constructed
combination of impervious or semi - pervious surfaces. No according to existing yard and setback regulations at the
more than forty percent of the front yard setback area may time of construction encroaches, upon present required
be covered with an impervious surface such as concrete or yards, one encroaching side yard setback may be extended
asphalt. along its existing building line.
H. Heights. The maximum exterior wall height and a. The extension or addition may not further
building height on single -story structures and single -story encroach into any required setback and the height of the
sections of two -story structures must fit into a building existing non - conforming wall and the extended wall may not
envelope defined by: be increased.
1. A twelve -foot high vertical line measured from b. In no case shall any wall plane of a first -story
natural grade and located ten feet from property lines; addition be placed closer than three feet to any property line.
2. A twenty -five degree roof line angle projected c. This section does not apply to attached accessory
inward at the twelve -foot high line referenced in subsection structures such as attached carports.
H(2)(1) of this section. d. This section applies to the first story only and
I. Variation from the RI and RI -a regulations shall shall not be construed to allow the further extension of an
require a Variance pursuant to Chapter 19.124 of the encroachment by any building, which is the result of the
Cupertino Municipal Code in the R1 -a district. granting of a variance or exception, either before or after
Notwithstanding the above, a request for reasonable such property become part of the City.
accommodation may be made by any person with a 2. Architectural features (not including patio covers)
disability, when the strict application of the provisions in may extend into a required yard a distance not exceeding
this section, act as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, three feet, provided that no architectural feature or
pursuant to Chapter 19.50. combination thereof, whether a portion of a principal or
J. Design Review. All two -story development shall auxiliary structure, may extend closer than three feet to any
require discretionary review based on Section 19.28.100, property line.
except that the Design Review Committee shall approve or 3. Front Porch. Traditional, open porches are
deny the project at a public hearing based on the findings in encouraged in this zone. When viewed from the street, a
subsection N(1) of this section. porch should appear proportionately greater in width than in
K. Design Guidelines. The guidelines in this section height. A porch differs from an entry element, which has a
shall be used in conjunction with the City's Single Family proportionately greater height than its width. Use of this
Residential Design Guidelines. In cases where there may be yard encroachment provision shall require the approval of
conflict between the two sets of guidelines, this Section shall the Director of Community Development.
take precedence. Nonconformance with the guidelines shall a. Posts. Vertical structural supports, such as posts,
be considered acceptable only if the applicant shows that for porches are allowed to encroach two feet into the
there are no adverse impacts from the proposed project. required front setback. Structural supports must be designed
1. Second -story windows. Windows on the side such that the appearance is not obtrusive or massive.
elevations should be fixed and obscured to a height of six b. Columns. The use of large columns or pillars is
feet above the second floor, should have permanent exterior discouraged.
louvers to a height of six feet above the second floor or
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S - SEWER
See also SUBDIVISION
SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS See also WATER
Application of provisions 16.80.020 See also WATER POLLUTION
Definitions 16.80.030 See also PREVENTION
Intent 16.80.010 Abandoned system 15.20.140
Placards 16.80.040 Appeals, generally 15.20.190
Applicability of provisions 15.20.010
SALE OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT Alteration, permit required 15.20.070
See EQUIPMENT, SURPLUS, SALE Building permit issuance requirements 15.20.100
Definitions 15.20.020
SALES AND USE TAX Enforcement authority designated 15.20.170
Administration, state contract 3.08.050 Failing system, correction responsibilities 15.20.130
Collection, enjoining prohibited 3.08.160 Installation, construction, alteration inspections
Exemptions, exclusions 3.08.120 15.20.110
Operative date 3.08.030 state contractor's license required 15.20.090
Purpose 3.08.040 Liability disclaimer 15.20.160
Rate 3.08.020 New construction, permit required 15.20.060
Sales Nuisance declarations 15.20.120
place, consummation 3.08.070 Permit required
tax, imposed 3.08.060 alterations 15.20.070
Short title 3.08.010 new construction 15.20.060
State code septic tanks 15.20.080
additional permits not required 3.08.110 Private system requirements 15.20.040
amendments, chapter applicability 3.08.150 Purpose of provisions 15.20.010
limitations 3.08.100 Sanitary sewer, public, required, exceptions
provisions adopted 3.08.090 15.20.030
Use tax, imposed 3.08.080 Septic tank requirements 15.20.080
Violation, penalty 3.08.170 Soil tests 15.20.050
State contractor's license required when 15.20.090
SALESPERSON Violations
Business license designated 15.20.180
See also BUSINESS LICENSE recording notice 15.20.150
fee 5.04.290
SHEEP
SAN JOSE WATERWORKS See ANIMAL
See FRANCHISE
SHERIFF
SEASONAL LOT Bingo
Business license inspection 5.32.180
See also BUSINESS LICENSE permit applicant investigation 5.32.210
fee 5.04.330 Private patrol
identification card issuance 5.24.130
SECONDHAND DEALER permit application approval 5.24.040
Applicability of provisions 5.40.010 uniform, equipment approval, inspection
Definitions 5.40.020 5.24.120
Inspection authority 5.40.030
SHOPPING CENTER
SEISMIC SAFETY See also TRESPASSING
See TOXIC GASES Free speech activity restrictions 10.56.040
SIDEWALK
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
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SIGN Nonconforming sign regulations 17.52.020
Abandoned, discontinued sign 17.52.030 Not well proported signs, examples of
Appeal 17.52.090 Ch. 17, App. A -2
Application approval process flow chart Obstruction prohibited 17.24.210
Ch. 17, App. A -1 Permanent window signs, blad signs and
Compliance required 17.12.010 logos, symbols or insignias 17.24.060
Construction, maintenance specifications 17.24.250 Permit
Cost recovery 17.52.060 appeal, exception 17.12.090
Cupertino standard detail 7 -2 application
corner triangle- controlled intersections approval, permit issuance 17.12.080
Ch. 17, App. A -5 approval process 17.12.110
Cupertino standard detail 7 -4 form, contents 17.12.040
corner triangle - uncontrolled intersections
Ch. 17, App. A -6 review criteria 17.12.060
Cupertino standard detail 7 -6 required 17.12.020
sidewalk site triangle review, required when 17.12.030
sidewalk clearance at driveways revocation
Ch. 17, App. A -7 authority 17.12.120
Definitions 17.08.010 grounds 17.12.130
Design criteria 17.24.180 hearing 17.12.140
Electronic readerboard signs, changeable copy signs, Program
neon and light- emitting diode (LED) signs,
decorative statuary and beverage container required when 17.24.020
recycling signs 17.24.090 Prohibited, designated 17.20.010
Enforcement of provisions 17.52.010 Purpose of provisions 17.04.020
Exception Removal
appeal 17.44.080 See Illegal sign
application, fee 17.44.020
approval conditions 17.44.040 Savings clause 17.04.030
authority 17.44.010 Scope of provisions 17.24.010
expiration 17.44.070 Signs in or near residential districts, 17.24.100
report 17.44.090 Special planning district regulations 17.24.040
review Summary of
decision 17.44.050 Regulations for temporary signs
generally 17.44.030 Ch. 17, App. A -4
revocation grounds, notice 17.44.060 Sign regulations according to districts
Exempt sign, designated 17.16.010 Ch. 17, App. A -3
Freeway orientation 17.24.170 Temporary sign regulations
Gas station signs, 17.24.080 flags, garage sales, temporary political
Ground sign regulations signs and subdivision signs 17.32.020
example of how to figure size and location of location 17.32.010
Ch. 17, App. A -9 real estate signs and project announcement
general 17.24.070 signs 17.32.030
landmark signs 17.24.120 special event banners, promotional devices, and
Illegal sign portable signs and displays 17.32.090
authority to remove in public right -of -way summary of Ch. 17, App. A -4
17.52.045 summary of provisions 17.32.110
deemed nuisance 17.52.070 window sign 17.32.100
notice, removal 17.52.040 Title of provisions 17.04.010
storage 17.52.050 Violation, penalty 17.52.080
Illumination restrictions 17.24.190 Wall sign regulations
Inspection 17.12.100 example of how to figure size of
Ch. 17, App. A -8
Modification 17.12.070 location 17.24.050
Well proportioned signs, examples of
Ch. 17, Appx. A -2
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SKATEBOARDS STORM DRAINAGE SERVICE CHARGE
Defined 11.08.015 Adjustments, conditions 3.36.160
Prohibited where 11.08.270 Amount
Violations, penalties 11.08.280 See Imposed, determination, applicability
Applicability
SMALL - INCOME BUSINESS See Exemptions
Business license Imposed, determination, applicability
See also BUSINESS LICENSE Collection
fee 5.04.450 See also Disputed charges
Payment
SMOKING IN RECREATIONAL AREAS balance, procedure 3.36.090
Definitions 10.90.010 omitted charges 3.36.100
Other requirements and prohibitions 10.90.030 procedure, regulations generally
Smoking prohibited 10.90.020 3.36.080
Violation - penalty 10.90.040 Definitions 3.36.020
Delinquent
SODA FOUNTAIN See Payment
See RESTAURANT Disputed charges
See also Adjustments, conditions
SOILS REPORT procedure 3.36.150
See BUILDING Effective date 3.36.070
SUBDIVISION Exemptions 3.36.040
Fund
SOLICITOR See STORM DRAINAGE SERVICE CHARGE
See also STREETS, SIDEWALKS FUND
Administrative authority 5.20.100 Imposed, determination, applicability 3.36.030
Business license Payment
See also BUSINESS LICENSE See also Collection
fee 5.04.290 Disputed charges
Definitions 5.20.010 delinquency
Exemptions from provisions 5.20.015 See also due date
Hours of operation 5.20.090 enforcement 3.36.200
Identification permit penalty 3.36.140
denial, appeal 5.20.050 due date 3.36.130
display on demand 5.20.120 location 3.36.120
issuance 5.20.040 owner responsibility 3.36.110
nontransferable 5.20.110 Premises inspection, scope, authority 3.36.190
revocation Purpose, limitations of provisions 3.36.010
appeals 5.20.070 Refunds, conditions 3.36.180
grounds 5.20.060 Revenues, use, limitations 3.36.170
Posting of premises 5.20.140 Review
Vehicle requirements 5.20.080 measurement, analysis methods report
Violation, penalty 5.20.130 3.36.060
procedure generally 3.36.050
SPECIFIC PLAN Use
See LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING See Revenues, use, limitations
SPORTING EVENT STORM DRAINAGE SERVICE CHARGE FUND
Regulations, permit Created, purpose, use 3.36.170
See PARADES AND ATHLETIC EVENTS
STREET IMPROVEMENT
Agreement
deferred
See Deferred agreement
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installation Remedies cumulative 14.04.290
See Installation agreement Requirements generally 14.04.040
reimbursement Rules, regulations 14.04.120
See Reimbursement agreement Standard specifications 14.04.200
Appeals 14.04.240 Street, highway width 14.04.210
Applicability of provisions 14.04.020 Violation
Chapter conformance required 14.04.250 nuisance 14.04.260
Credit penalty 14.04.280
prior improvements 14.04.150 utility connection denial 14.04.270
purpose 14.04.100
Dedication STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
determination by class 14.04.140 See also SUBDIVISION
requirements 14.04.130 Cleated vehicle operation, prohibitions 14.08.080
time, purpose 14.04.050 Depositing dirt, rocks prohibited 14.08.070
Deferred agreement Encroachment
See also In -lieu payment, deferred agreement permit
generally applications, deposit 14.08.040
purpose 14.04.080 issuance 14.08.050
Exceptions 14.04.230 required 14.08.030
Fees 14.04.190 Obstruction
In -lieu payment applicability 14.08.090
See also In -lieu payment, deferred agreement definitions 14.08.010
See also overhead, prohibited 14.08.020
generally violation, penalty 14.08.100
purpose 14.04.070 Soliciting on
schedule 14.04.180 definitions 10.80.010
In -lieu payment, deferred agreement generally no vehicle solicitation zone 10.80.030
14.04.060 prohibited 10.80.020
Installation agreement, bond, other securities violation, penalty 10.80.040
14.04.170 Street improvements
Interim 14.04.090 See STREET IMPROVEMENT
Legal description required 14.04.220 Trees
Permit, preceding See TREES
conditions 14.04.160 Underground installations, specifications,
purpose 14.04.110 supervision 14.08.050
Preceding permit Underground utilities
See Permit, preceding See UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Purpose, intent 14.04.030
Reimbursement agreement SUBDIVISION
funds disposition 14.04.176 Access
required 14.04.175 direct access
Reimbursement charges See Street
applicability 18.56.010 requirements 18.32.120
charges additional 18.56.080 Alley dedication
cost of land, interest 18.56.050 See Street
definitions 18.56.020 Amendment
funds, disposition 18.56.060 See Map
land acquisition, cost, interest 18.56.070 Applicability of provisions 18.04.040
purpose of provisions 18.56.010 Attorney responsibilities 18.08.020
reimbursement agreement Certificate of correction
See also Reimbursement agreement See Map
required 18.56.040 Citation 18.04.010
rules, regulations, establishment authority Compliance
18.56.090 certificate of compliance issuance 18.48.030