A zoning district entitled "Downtown Specific Plan (DSP)" district is established as shown on the official precise zoning plan, zoning district map, city of Sunnyvale, on file in the office of the city clerk and incorporated by reference.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
It is the purpose of this chapter to support implementation of the DSP and:
(1) 
Create a vibrant and interesting city center which includes the concentration of many activities vital to sustaining the economic strength, regional prominence, and visual image of the city;
(2) 
Encourage high-quality, high-intensity development adjacent to public transportation corridors;
(3) 
Create employment and housing opportunities in a downtown setting and will provide a center for social interaction for residents of the city; and
(4) 
Support community goals and values by supporting development incentives for community benefits.
(b) 
The city council makes the following findings that implementation of the downtown specific plan will:
(1) 
Protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare;
(2) 
Establish the procedure for adoption of the orderly physical development of the district;
(3) 
Conserve property values and maintain the historic architectural and cultural qualities of properties within the district; and
(4) 
Protect the character and stability of adjacent residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
The DSP is incorporated by this reference. The specific plan includes architectural and downtown design guidelines, site development standards and planned public parks and other facilities which will be implemented through zoning and subdivision regulations, development standards, design guidelines, public and private improvements and an economic development strategy. All planning related activities within the DSP shall comply with both the provisions of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code and the DSP.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply in the DSP district, in conjunction with the standards, guidelines, and plans contained in the DSP document.
(b) 
Whenever this chapter does not provide specific standards and/or procedures for the review, approval and/or administration of development projects within the DSP district or for appeals concerning approvals or administration of development projects, the standards and procedures contained in this code shall apply. In the event of any inconsistency between this code and the DSP, the DSP shall control.
(c) 
The owner or occupant of land or buildings used for any purpose in the DSP district shall provide the facilities as required by and which conform with the regulations set forth in this chapter; provided, however, that buildings, structures or uses lawfully constructed or established prior to the effective date of this chapter which do not comply with the provisions hereof shall be deemed legally nonconforming in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.50 (Nonconforming Buildings and Uses).
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
The downtown specific plan district is divided into subdistricts, referred to as "blocks" to further refine development requirements within the DSP area, as set forth in the DSP document. The location and configuration of the blocks are shown in Figure 5-1 of the DSP and on the precise zoning plan.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
Single-family uses on existing, legally created lots may be maintained in all blocks.
(b) 
Additions to or new construction of single-family dwellings on existing, legally created lots are subject to design review provisions in Chapter 19.80.
(c) 
Single-family dwellings and accessory structures must comply with applicable development standards for the R-0 District.
(d) 
Accessory dwelling units in conjunction with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling or an existing multifamily dwelling structure shall meet the provisions of Chapter 19.79.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
Use Table. Table 19.28.070 sets forth those uses which are permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited in mixed use, commercial and office DSP blocks and the type of approval a use requires.
(1) 
Permitted (P). A use shown with "P" in the table is allowed subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title. If the proposed use includes new construction, changes to the exterior of a building or other site modification, design review is required in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.80, Design Review.
(2) 
Miscellaneous Plan Permit (MPP). A use shown with "MPP" in the table requires the approval of a miscellaneous plan permit, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.82, Miscellaneous Plan Permit. If there is an existing valid miscellaneous plan permit for the use, and no new construction or expansion is proposed, then such use may be conducted without requiring another miscellaneous plan permit.
(3) 
Special Development Permit (SDP). A use shown with "SDP" requires approval of a special development permit, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.90, Special Development Permit, whichever applies. If there is an existing valid use permit or special development permit, and no new construction or expansion is proposed, then such use may be conducted without requiring another use permit or special development permit.
(4) 
Not Permitted. (N). A use shown with "N" in the table is prohibited.
(b) 
Compliance. It is a violation of this chapter to:
(1) 
Engage in a use that is conditional without complying with the imposed conditions;
(2) 
Engage in a prohibited use;
(3) 
Engage in a use requiring a miscellaneous plan permit, use permit or special development permit without obtaining the required permit.
(c) 
Heritage Resources. Changes to any heritage resource or to a property within a heritage district may require a landmark alteration permit or resource alteration permit as set forth in Chapter 19.96.
Table 19.28.070
Permitted, Conditionally Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Mixed Use, Commercial and Office DSP Blocks
DSP MIXED USE, COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE BLOCKS
1
1a
2
3
7
13
18
20
21
22
1.
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Single-family dwelling and accessory buildings and uses developed on an existing, legally created lot per Section 19.28.060
N
N
N
N
N
SDP
N
SDP
N
N
B.
Single room occupancy (SRO) facilities
N
SDP
N
N
SDP
N1
SDP
N1
N
N
C.
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
N
N
N
N
N
N1
N
N1
N
N
D.
Multiple-family dwellings (3 or more units, or more than 1 main building) and accessory buildings and uses
N
SDP
N
N
SDP
N1
SDP
N1
N
N
E.
Boarding for less than 3 persons
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
N
F.
Facilities caring for 6 or fewer persons, as declared by the state to be a residential use
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
N
2.
Education, Recreation and Places of Assembly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Education – Recreation and enrichment
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
B.
Education – Primary and high school
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C.
Education – Institution of higher learning
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
D.
Recreational and athletic facilities
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
E.
Places of assembly – Business serving
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
SDP
N
SDP
F.
Places of assembly – Community serving
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
G.
Parks and playgrounds
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
H.
Entertainment establishments
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
SDP
N
N
SDP
I.
Card rooms
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
3.
Commercial Uses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Assembly, compounding, manufacture or processing of merchandise or products, except such as are customarily incidental or essential to permitted use
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
B.
Automobile service stations
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C.
Automobile vehicle-related parts sales, rentals, sales, repair or service uses
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
D.
Child care/ adult day care center/ nursery schools
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
E.
Drive-through businesses
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
F.
Financial institutions such as banks and savings and loans
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
N
MPP
G.
Hotels and motels
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
SDP
H.
Medical clinic
MPP
MPP
MPP
SDP
MPP
SDP
SDP
MPP
N
MPP
I.
Office: not located on ground floor
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
J.
Office: ground floor dependent
P
P
P
MPP
P
MPP
MPP
P
N
P
K.
Office: non-ground floor dependent
P
P
MPP
SDP
MPP
SDP
SDP
MPP
N
P
L.
Personal service
MPP
P
P
P
P
MPP
P
P
N
P
M.
Package liquor retail sales, when not combined with another permitted use
N
SDP
N
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
N
N
N
N.
Pawn broker shops
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O.
Bar or Nightclub
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
P.
Repair shops for household appliances and wearing apparel
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
Q.
Retail business, including take-out retail food establishments
P
P
P
P
P
SDP
P
SDP
MPP
P
R.
Retail services such as laundry, repair shops, etc.
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
S.
Restaurants and fast food restaurants that may have on sale beer and wine service
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
T.
Restaurants and fast food restaurants that have on sale general alcoholic beverage service
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
4.
Accessory Uses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Retail commercial uses incidental to and in combination with residential uses in a mixed-use project
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
B.
Outdoor dining in conjunction with an approved restaurant use
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
N
MPP
C.
Accessory dwelling units
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
5.
Temporary Uses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Construction yard, subject to approval of director of public works
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
6.
Other Uses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Adult entertainment establishments (See Chapter 9.40)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
B.
Electric transmission substations
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C.
Massage establishments (See Chapter 9.41)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
D.
Parking structures
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
E.
Public service buildings and accessory uses
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
F.
Public transportation facilities
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
G.
Public utility buildings and service facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
H.
Recycling centers in convenience zones as required by Public Resources Code Section 14300 et seq.
N
N
N
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
N
N
I.
Unenclosed uses other than outdoor dining
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
N
SDP
J.
Sale or rental of motor vehicles of all kinds
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
K.
Sale or rental of heavy equipment or machinery
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
L.
Storage or parking of commercial, industrial or public utility vehicles
N2
N2
N2
N2
N2
N2
N2
N2
N
N2
M.
Wholesale storage or warehousing of merchandise or products within a building
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N.
Any use which is obnoxious, offensive or creates a nuisance to persons in adjacent buildings or premises by reason of the emission of dust, fumes, glare, heat, liquids, noise, odor, smoke, steam, vibrations, or similar disturbances
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
O.
Payday lending establishment
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Notes:
1
Residential uses may be allowed with an SDP on portions of Blocks 13 and 20 that are designated residential on the DSP Land Use Plan (Figure 5-1 and Table 5-1 of the DSP).
2
Except that daytime and overnight parking of up to five commercial motor vehicles (of a type that are less than 10,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight with not more than two axles) that are owned or operated by the person(s), company or business which conducts the primary use is permitted, provided the vehicles are used for purposes of delivery, pick up or service to patrons of the primary use only, do not utilize on-site required parking and are not utilized for purposes of advertising.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
Use Table. Table 19.28.080 sets forth those uses which are permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited in residential DSP blocks and the type of approval a use requires.
(1) 
Permitted (P). A use shown with "P" in the table is allowed subject to compliance with all applicable provi-sions of this title. If the proposed use includes new construction, changes to the exterior of a building or other site modi-fication, design review is required in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.80, Design Review.
(2) 
Miscellaneous Plan Permit (MPP). A use shown with "MPP" in the table requires the approval of a miscel-laneous plan permit, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.82, Miscellaneous Plan Permit. If there is an exist-ing valid miscellaneous plan permit for the use, and no new construction or expansion is proposed, then such use may be conducted without requiring another miscellaneous plan permit.
(3) 
Special Development Permit (SDP). A use shown with "SDP" requires approval of a special development permit, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.90, Special Development Permit, whichever applies. If there is an existing valid use permit or special development permit, and no new construction or expansion is proposed, then such use may be conducted without requiring another use permit or special development permit.
(4) 
Not Permitted (N). A use shown with "N" in the table is prohibited.
(5) 
By-right housing developments on sites identified in Chapter 19.73 require approval of a ministerial miscellaneous plan permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.82, even if a Special Development Permit is listed in Table 19.28.080.
(b) 
Compliance. It is a violation of this chapter to:
(1) 
Engage in a use that is conditional without complying with the imposed conditions;
(2) 
Engage in a prohibited use;
(3) 
Engage in a use requiring a miscellaneous plan permit, use permit or special development permit without obtaining the required permit.
(c) 
Heritage Resources. Changes to any heritage resource or to a property within a heritage district may require a landmark alteration permit or resource alteration permit as set forth in Chapter 19.96.
Table 19.28.080
Permitted, Conditionally Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Residential DSP Blocks
DSP RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS
4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 23
6
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17
8a
8b, 9a
1.
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Single-family dwelling on an existing, legally created lot per Section 19.28.060
P
P
P
P
P
B.
Single room occupancy (SRO) facilities
SDP
N
N
N
N
C.
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
N
N
P
N
N
D.
Dual Urban Opportunity Housing
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
E.
Multiple-family dwellings (3 or more units, or more than 1 main dwelling)
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
F.
Boarding and lodging for less than 3 persons
P
P
P
P
P
G.
Facilities caring for 6 or fewer persons, as declared by the state to be a residential use
P
P
P
P
P
H.
Residential mobilehome park site
N
N
N
N
N
2.
Education, Recreation, and Places of Assembly
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Parks and playgrounds
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
B.
Education – Recreation and enrichment
N
N
N
N
N
C.
Education – Primary and high school
N
N
N
N
N
D.
Education – Institution of higher learning
N
N
N
N
N
E.
Recreational and athletic facilities
N
N
N
N
N
F.
Places of assembly – Business serving
N
N
N
N
N
G.
Places of assembly – Community serving
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
H.
Card rooms
N
N
N
N
N
3.
Commercial Uses
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Child care/adult day care center/nursery schools
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
B.
Hotels or motels
SDP
N
N
N
N
C.
Rest homes
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
4.
Accessory Uses
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Accessory dwelling units
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
See Chapter 19.79
B.
Accessory structures
See Chapter 19.40
See Chapter 19.40
See Chapter 19.40
See Chapter 19.40
See Chapter 19.40
C.
Commercial and personal service uses incidental to and in combination with residential uses
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
D.
Storage or parking of commercial, industrial or public utility vehicles, except for the purpose of loading or un-loading
N
N
N
N
N
5.
Temporary Uses
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Residential sales office for new development
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
B.
Construction yard, subject to approval of director of public works
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
MPP
6.
Other Uses
 
 
 
 
 
A.
Office: administrative, professional and medical
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
B.
Adult entertainment establishments (See Chapter 9.40)
N
N
N
N
N
C.
Electric transmission substations
N
N
N
N
N
D.
Massage establishments (See Chapter 9.41)
P
P
P
P
P
E.
Medical clinic
N
N
SDP
SDP
N
F.
Public service buildings and accessory uses
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
SDP
G.
Public utility buildings and service facilities
N
N
N
N
N
H.
Recycling centers
SDP
N
N
N
N
I.
Storage of materials, supplies or equipment for nonresi-dential purposes
N
N
N
N
N
J.
Sale or rental of heavy equipment or machinery com-monly used for agricultural, construction, industrial, min-ing, transportation or building service purposes
N
N
N
N
N
K.
Any use which is obnoxious or offensive or creates a nuisance
N
N
N
N
N
L.
Automobile or other independent motor vehicle-related uses, including, but not limited to, auto parts sales and auto rentals, sales, repair and services use
 
 
 
 
 
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2; Ord. 3189-22 § 7; Ord. 3223-24, 2/6/2024)
Each lot in each block shall conform to applicable provisions for frontage, interior side and rear setbacks, as set forth in Tables 19.28.090(a) through (e). Development projects must also comply with block-specific site development stand-ards in the DSP document and other applicable provisions of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code including required facilities in Chapter 19.38.
Additional development potential and building height are possible through the use of local and state density bonus pro-grams or through provision of community benefits, identified in Section 5.1.3 of the DSP. For blocks where the allowa-ble lot coverage is indicated as "Per SDP" means that lot coverage shall be evaluated on a project-by-project basis through the special development permit process. Covered porches, stoops, and stairways may extend up to six feet into any required front yard.
Table 19.28.090(a)
Development Standards for Commercial Core District Block 18
 
Block 18
Land Use Designation
Downtown Mixed Use
Minimum lot size
Per SDP
Maximum lot coverage
Per SDP
Maximum height
As provided in the DSP document
Minimum Front Setbacks
Mathilda Ave.
0 ft.
McKinley Ave.
0 ft.
Taaffe St.
0 ft.
Sunnyvale Ave.
0 ft.
Iowa Ave.
0 ft.
Minimum Interior Setbacks
Side
0 ft.
Rear
0 ft.
Minimum landscaped area
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones
Minimum useable open space
50 sq. ft./unit
Table 19.28.090(b)
Development Standards for North of Washington District Blocks 1, 1a, 2, 21 and 22
 
Block 1
Block 1a
Block 2
Block 21
Block 22
Land Use Designation
Office
Downtown Mixed Use
Commercial Heritage Landmark District
Transit center
Office
Minimum lot size
0.50 ac.
0.30 ac.
No minimum
No minimum
0.75 ac.
Maximum lot coverage
Per SDP
Per SDP
Per SDP
Per SDP
Per SDP
Maximum height
As provided in the DSP document
Minimum Front Setback
Mathilda Ave. and Mathilda Pl.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Washington Ave.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
Olson Way
N/A
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Taaffe St.
N/A
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Evelyn Ave.
0 ft.
N/A
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
Aries Way
0 ft.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sunnyvale Ave.
N/A
N/A
0 ft.
N/A
0 ft.
Altair Way
0 ft.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Carroll St.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frances St.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
Murphy Ave.
N/A
N/A
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
Minimum Interior Setbacks
Side
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
Rear
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
Minimum landscaped area
All areas not devoted to driveways and surface access zones
All areas not devoted to driveways and surface access zones
None
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones
Minimum useable open space
N/A
50 sq. ft./unit
N/A
N/A
N/A
Table 19.28.090(c)
Development Standards for Sunnyvale/Carroll District Blocks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 23
 
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 23
Land Use Designation
Commercial
Downtown Very High Density Residential
Downtown Very High Density Residential
High Density and Medium Density Residential
Downtown Mixed Use
Downtown Very High Density Residential
Minimum lot size
No minimum
0.5 ac.
0.25 ac.
0.25 ac.
No minimum
0.50 ac.
Maximum lot coverage
Per SDP
Per SDP
Per SDP
60%
60%
45%
Maximum height
As provided in the DSP document
Minimum Front Setback
Washington Ave.
0 ft.
12 ft.
N/A
12 ft.
12 ft.
N/A
Sunnyvale Ave.
0 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18 ft.
Evelyn Ave.
0 ft.
18 ft.
18 ft.
N/A
N/A
18 ft.
Bayview Ave.
N/A
12 ft.
12 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Carroll Ave.
0 ft.
12 ft.
N/A
12 ft.
12 ft.
N/A
McKinley Ave.
N/A
N/A
13 ft.
N/A
12
N/A
Minimum Interior Setbacks
Side
0 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
0 ft.
6 ft.
Rear
0 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
0 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum landscaped area
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones
Minimum 20% of lot area
Minimum 20% of lot area
Minimum 20% of lot area
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones.
Minimum 20% of lot area
Minimum useable open space
N/A
50 sq. ft./unit
50 sq. ft./unit
50 sq. ft./unit
50 sq. ft./unit for residential uses
50 sq. ft./unit
Table 19.28.090(d)
Development Standards for South of Iowa District Blocks 8, 8a, 8b, 9, 9a, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 20
 
Blocks 8a, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Block 8, 9a
Blocks 8b
Block 13
Block 20
Land Use Designation
Low-Medium Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Low Density Residential
Office and service retail and low-medium density residential
Office and High Density Residential
Minimum project size
0.25 ac.
0.14 ac.
0.30 ac
0.4 ac.
No Minimum
Minimum lot size
2,600 sq. ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum lot coverage
60%
60% (Block 8)
40% (Block 9a)
40%
Per SDP
60% max
Maximum height
As provided in the DSP document
Minimum Front Setbacks
Mathilda Ave.
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 ft.
0 ft.
McKinley Ave.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
N/A
N/A
Carroll Ave.
15 ft.
N/A
15 ft.
N/A
N/A
Iowa Ave.
13 ft.
N/A
13 ft.
0 ft.
N/A
Sunnyvale Ave.
18 ft.
18 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Taaffe St.
18 ft.
N/A
N/A
10 ft.
N/A
Frances St.
18 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Murphy Ave.
18 ft.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Olive Ave.
13 ft.
N/A
13 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
El Camino Real
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
30 ft.
Minimum Interior Setbacks
Side
4 ft.
4 ft.
4 ft.
0 ft.
6 ft.
Rear
20 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
0 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum landscaped area
20% of lot area
20% of lot area
20% of lot area
All areas not devoted to driveways and surface access zones
All areas not devoted to driveways and access zones
Minimum useable open space
500 sq. ft./unit
500 sq. ft./unit
500 sq. ft./unit
500 sq. ft./unit
380 sq. ft./unit
Table 19.28.090(e)
Development Standards for West of Mathilda District Blocks 14, 15, 16, and 17
 
Blocks 14, 15 and 16
Block 17
Land Use Designation
Downtown Very High Density Residential
Low Medium Density Residential
Minimum lot area
0.75 acre
8,000 sq. ft.
Maximum lot coverage
Per SDP
40%
Maximum height
As provided in the DSP document
Minimum Front Setbacks
Mathilda
0 ft.
12 ft.
McKinley Ave.
10 ft.
N/A
Iowa Ave.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Charles Ave.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Washington Ave.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Evelyn Ave.
N/A
18 ft.
Olive Ave.
10 ft.
N/A
Minimum Interior Setbacks
Side
6 ft.
4 ft.
Rear
10 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum landscaped area
Minimum 20% of lot area
Minimum 20% of lot area
Minimum useable open space
50 sq. ft./unit
500 sq. ft./unit
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)
(a) 
Vehicle Parking Standards. Vehicle parking requirements are listed in Table 19.28.100(a) unless exempted by Section 19.46.030.
(1) 
Other Provisions. Refer to Chapter 19.46 for definitions; parking space dimensions and lot design; adjust-ments to parking requirements; parking management plans and tools; and any uses not listed.
(2) 
Calculating Required Parking. When calculating required parking, any portion of a parking space shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
(3) 
Parking Management Plan. New developments where parking is required or voluntarily provided require a parking management plan in accordance with Section 19.46.160.
(b) 
Shared Parking. Shared parking may be allowed for differing uses and is encouraged for trip reduction programs such as car sharing and other transportation demand management programs. Parking analysis will be evaluated with the application submittals for the special development permit, and a shared parking agreement or a parking management plan may be required.
(c) 
For Projects Within the Parking District. All non-residential development projects within the boundaries of a parking district (created by the action of the city council) shall prepare a parking analysis to determine how the required parking will be provided. The analysis shall include parking provided by the parking district, parking provided onsite, and parking provided in other locations. Residential uses shall provide assigned parking for residents onsite.
(d) 
Special Provisions for the Downtown Specific Plan. The following criteria shall apply within the boundary of the DSP.
(1) 
Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be provided for a multiple-family residential use up to one hundred percent of the units. Each set of tandem spaces must be assigned to the same unit. Required unassigned spaces shall not be provided as tandem parking.
(2) 
Minimum Unassigned Parking for Multiple-family Uses. When two assigned spaces are provided for a mul-tiple-family residential unit (including tandem parking) the number of unassigned spaces may be reduced by twenty-five percent for each unit with more than one assigned space.
(3) 
Senior and Affordable Housing. The provisions of Section 19.46.080 shall apply within the boundary of the DSP.
(e) 
Loading Spaces. Loading spaces shall conform with the provisions of Chapter 19.46.
(f) 
Bicycle Parking Standards. Bicycle parking requirements shall comply with the Santa Clara Valley Transporta-tion Authority (VTA) Guidelines. Reductions or deviations from these requirements may be determined as part of the project review on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the DSP and implementing regulations. Except that the mini-mum number of Class II bike spaces in any location should be two (four-bicycle capacity).
Table 19.28.100(a)
Vehicular Parking Standards
Land Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Other Provisions
Single-Family Residential
1 assigned and covered per unit + 1 uncovered per unit
None
Multiple-Family Residential Studio or 1 Bedroom
1 assigned and covered per unit +0.5 unassigned per unit
Assigned spaces may not be compact. Up to ten percent of the total number of unassigned parking spaces may be compact in parking lots of ten or more spaces.
Multiple-Family Residential 2-Bedroom
1 assigned and covered per unit +0.7 unassigned per unit
Multiple-Family Residential 3-Bedroom and larger
1 assigned and covered per unit + 1 unassigned per unit
Office
2 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Maximum 4 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail (freestanding)
4 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Maximum 5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail (mixed use)
2 per 1,000 sq. ft.
 
Medical Clinic
3.3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
 
Restaurant without Bar (freestanding)
9 per 1,000 sq. ft.
 
Bar or Restaurant with Full Bar (freestanding)
13 per 1,000 sq. ft.
 
Assembly/Theater
1 per 3 seats
 
Hotel
0.8 spaces per hotel room
Parking management plan required
Any Use within the Parking District
Parking requirements consistent with Section 19.28.100 (c)
 
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2; Ord. 3206-22 § 1; Ord. 3207-23 § 1)
All subdivisions and parcel maps shall comply with the minimum subdivision regulations, standards and improve-ments as set forth in Title 18, with the following special considerations:
(a) 
Minimum lot area shall conform to the requirements in Table 19.28.090.
(b) 
Remnant parcels which do not meet minimum lot area requirements shall not be created be created. A parceliza-tion plan for a block shall be submitted to the director of community development as part of the special development permit review process.
(c) 
Whenever a subdivision or merger of land or a map is required to be filed in connection with a project within the DSP district, no building permit shall be issued for the project unless and until all of the requirements, including re-cordation, related to final subdivision or parcel maps have been met, unless otherwise approved, in writing, by the direc-tor of community development.
(Ord. 3162-20 § 2)