Santa Clara County, CA — the municipal code, in plain language

Current through Ordinance No. NS-300.1008, enacted April 28, 2026. Official source: https://library.municode.com/ca/santa_clara_county

Every town writes its own rules, and Santa Clara County's live in its municipal code — 5 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

What's in the Santa Clara County code

• Ch u1 — COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDINANCE CODErecently amended
• Ch u2 — COUNTY CHARTERrecently amended
• Ch A — GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIONrecently amended
• Ch B — REGULATIONSrecently amended
• Ch C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USErecently amended