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ADUs must be equipped with permanent facilities for independent living, but JADUs need only have an “efficiency” kitchen and may share some facilities with the primary dwelling. The maximum size allowed for a JADU is 500 sq. ft., while two-bedroom ADUs in San Jose may be up to 1,000 sq. ft.
The Best Prepared Designer (BPD) program enables fast permit issuance on eligible projects by allowing professionals who enroll in the program to take full responsibility for building code compliance and thus bypass the Building Division's standard plan review process.
Maximum allowable fence height without a permit Side yard along the street - 3 feet maximum. Rear and side yards that are not long the street - 7 feet maximum. Sightlines to the street from any driveway - Side and rear fence heights must be low enough to provide sightlines to the street from the driveway.
The San José Municipal Code Section 13.28. 400 places responsibility for tree care and maintenance on the adjacent property owner.
In California, any pool regardless of its size or shape built or remodeled after 2007 requires a pool fence. This includes spas and portable, in-ground or inflatable pools that contain over 18 inches of water.
What are the minimum setback requirements for residential properties in San Jose? Setback requirements vary by zoning district. In R-1-8, the front setback is usually 20 feet, side setbacks are 5 feet, and the rear setback is 25 feet.
There are five easy ways to file a complaint: Online Complaint Form. Phone: (408) 794-6226. Email: ipa@sanjoseca. Mail: 96 N. Third St., Suite 150, San Jose, CA. In-Person: 96 N. Third St., Suite 150, San Jose, CA.
Maximum allowable fence height without a permit Side yard along the street - 3 feet maximum. Rear and side yards that are not long the street - 7 feet maximum. Sightlines to the street from any driveway - Side and rear fence heights must be low enough to provide sightlines to the street from the driveway.