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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING
The Planning Division provides efficient and responsive professional planning services to the community and implements city development policies, programs, and regulations.
General Plan
The General Plan is a comprehensive, long-term plan for the physical development of the community. It represents the City's determination of the amount, type and timing of development needed to achieve the City's social, economic and environmental goals. The General Plan is updated every 10 years with the participation of all City departments, service agencies and the community at large.
North Vallco Master Plan
N. De Anza Blvd. Conceptual Plan
Tree Ordinance
Single Family Residential R1 Ordinance Help Center
Wireless Master Plan (1.1 MB)
There are Cupertino neighborhoods interested in better cell phone coverage. Contact the Planning Department at 408.777.3308.
The Wireless Master Plan is a facilities plan for the location, siting and design of cellular antenna facilities throughout the city. The plan also discusses the technology and addresses safety concerns.
Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan
Development Activity Report
The report summarizes development activity in the City of Cupertino.
Commercial Projects
Mixed Use Projects
Residential Projects
City Projects
Download Development Activity Report PDF
MAPS
AND GIS
Zoning Map (1.1 MB)
The Zoning Map is a scalable and printable map that you can use to determine the zoning for your property.
Land Use Map (2.6 MB)
The Land Use Map shows the allowed uses for properties in the City.
Zoning and Land Use Information. Information on Cupertino Map Guide can
also be used to analyze geographic data.
EXCERPTS
MUNICIPAL CODE
Below are frequently requested sections of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
Zoning Ordinance Definitions (1.2 MB)
This section defines terms used throughout the Zoning Ordinance, including setback areas and floor area.
R1 Single-Family Residential Ordinance (5.4 MB)
The R1 Ordinance covers the regulations for single family development in the City of Cupertino. The ordinance outlines the maximum area allowed, setback and second story regulations. The R1 Ordinance also contains privacy protection regulations to protect private yards from visual intrusion by new two-story development.
RHS Residential Hillside Ordinance (960 KB)
The RHS Ordinance regulates single family residential development in the hillside zones.
Accessory Structure Ordinance (365 KB)
The Accessory Structures ordinance regulates sheds, decks, arbors and other accessory structures.
Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance (109 KB)
This section regulates second dwelling units in residential zones.
Home Occupation Ordinance (234 KB)
The Home Occupation ordinance contains the regulations for operating a business out of your home. All home occupations require a business license with the City of Cupertino, and will be reviewed against the provisions in this ordinance prior to approval.
Protected Tree Ordinance (1.10 MB)
The Protected Tree Ordinance regulates the removal of trees on private property.
Fence Ordinance (241 KB)
The Fence Ordinance includes height and setback regulations for fences.
Sign Ordinance
The Sign Ordinance includes all regulations for signage in the City of Cupertino.
PERMIT / REVIEW
APPLICATIONS
Planning Application Form (155 KB)
Use this application form for applications for rezoning, subdivision, use permits, architectural site approval or tree removal permits.
Two-Story Residential Permit Application (192 KB)
Use this application form for any new two-story single-family residence or a two-story addition to an existing home.
Minor Residential Permit Application (146 KB)
Use this application form for a new single-family home or addition that includes any of the following:
Extension of a legal non-conforming building wall
Gable height extension outside of the building envelope (over 17’ tall)
Rear yard setback encroachment
Second story deck
Exception for solar design
Residential Exception Permit Application (144 KB)
Use this application form for a new single-family home exception.
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
Heart of the City Specific Plan (10.8 MB)
The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides specific development guidance for one of the most important commercial corridors in the City of Cupertino, for the purpose of creating a greater sense of place and community identity in Cupertino. The plan contains streetscape design, development standards and design guidelines for multi-unit residential and commercial/office projects.
Eichler Handbook (941 KB)
Eichler handbook for the Fairgrove neighborhood.
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