Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN PROJECTS
Cupertino Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · Cupertino
- Prior ordinance history: Ords. 1601 and 1630.
19.164.010 Purpose. ¶
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and orderly procedure for expeditious administrative approval of minor changes to existing projects and plans.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)
19.164.020 Applicability of Regulations. ¶
Type of Applications. This chapter shall apply to a minor change to the following:
An approved development plan in a planned development zoning district or R1C district;
An existing building or structure requiring site and designs approval;
A plan which has received site and design approval;
An existing building, structure or plan requiring City Council approval pursuant to a contractual agreement, resolution, motion, action, or uncodified ordinance.
Conditions. No application shall be diverted for administrative approval under this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:
The proposed change is not minor when considered in conjunction with other minor changes to the same project approved under this chapter or under considerations, even though such changes relate to different plans, buildings or structures;
In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will be controversial;
In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will probably be denied by him or her;
In the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the proposed change will probably be denied by the City Council.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)
19.164.030 Diversion of Application for Administrative Approval. ¶
The Director of Community Development, in his or her discretion, may divert a qualified application of a minor change to the administrative approval process provided in Chapter 19.12.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1790, § 1 (part), 1998)
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- Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
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- Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
- Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
- Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
- Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
- Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
- Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
- Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
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- Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
- Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
- Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
- Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
- Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
- Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
- Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
- Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
- Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
- Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
- Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
- Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
- Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
- Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
- Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
- Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM