FAQs

No, all vehicles that are parked within plain view of the public right-of-way must be in an operable condition and currently registered. Vehicles that do not meet these criteria may be abated as a public nuisance.

Animal licenses only pertain to dogs and cats over four months of age. San Jose Animal Care and Control is responsible for administering the animal-licensing program in Cupertino. Contact them at www.sanjoseanimals.com

Yes, a temporary sign permit must be secured, prior to installing a temporary banner sign or “A-frame” sign. For additional details on temporary sign permits please visit the Signage page or contact the Planning Division by phone at 408.777.3308 or by email at: planning@cupertino.org.

Yes, however the sign code regulates the number of signs and the placement of signs. A maximum of six off-site real estate signs and one on-site sign is allowed. All open house signs must be located entirely on private property with the property owner’s permission, and the signs must be removed each day by sunset. Off-site real estate signs may also be placed in the landscape strip, which is usually located between the street and sidewalk in residential and institutional zones only.

Yes. Proposition 218 and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association have clearly specified that the ballots are a public record. However, the balloting procedure will be established so that, to the extent possible, any property owner’s balloting information will not be distributed, except in the case of a specific request to review or audit the ballot results, or as otherwise required by law.

They are the same thing by different names. Sometimes separated bike lanes are called Class IV bike lanes, protected bike lanes, or cycle tracks.

Yes, they are. The rates are based on how much impervious surface your property contains. Impervious surfaces are those which don’t absorb rain water such as rooftops, driveways and sidewalks. The rate for all property categories ends up being approximately $475 per acre of impervious surface. For a typical residential parcel of 0.17 acre (about 7,405 square feet) with 55% of its surface being impervious, that works out to a $44.42 annual fee. For a commercial property of ten acres with 85% of its surface being impervious, that works out to a $4,038 fee. More details about the amount of imperviousness for each rate category and other attributes can be found in the Fee Report(PDF, 3MB).

The law does not allow exemptions for seniors or for other purposes. They must pay their proportionate share of the clean water and storm protection costs just like they pay their water, sewer, and garbage bills. The only parcels that will not be assessed the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee are those the engineers have determined do not contribute stormwater runoff into the City's storm drainage system.However, the City Council has directed staff to develop rebate program for low-income households which will be funded by separate revenues.

Yes, construction generally can occur during the following days and times:
Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Weekends between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Holidays, prohibited unless conducted by the homeowner between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The exception to the above is as follows:
Demolition, grading, street construction, and underground utility work, may not be conducted during nighttime periods and on weekends and holidays within 750 ft. of a residential area.

Q: What are the times that the use of home maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, etc. can be used?

A: Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Weekends and holidays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Yes, there is a tree protection code that regulates the removal and pruning of various types of trees. Generally, these trees are considered heritage and/or specimen trees; however, there are other trees that are also protected. It is recommended that you contact the Planning Division at 408.777.3308 prior to removal or pruning to inquire on the particular tree and circumstances concerning the removal or maintenance of the tree.

Yes, as long as the garage and/or covered patio proposed meet(s) the necessary size, height, and setback regulations; as well as, the Floor Area Ratio and lot coverage restrictions for the property.

The County indicated at the December 19, 2019 Neighborhood Meeting that they would not consider this use on a temporary basis.

No. The relaxed floor area and lot coverage standards are to allow additional housing units to become available, not to allow larger principal dwelling units.

Currently, in any R1 zoning district without a Single-Story Overlay, two story homes or second story additions require an application for a Two Story permit to be approved before applying for necessary building permits. Per existing regulations in Municipal Code Section 19.24.020(5) and 19.28.040(I), a two-story home may be proposed in a Single-Story Overlay District with an application for a Conditional Use Permit and a Two Story Permit. In addition to development regulations, such applications will be subject to additional findings for a Conditional Use Permit per Section 19.156.040 of the Municipal Code. Should the application be found to meet the development regulations and necessary findings, the Conditional Use Permit may be approved. This process is not proposed to be changed in the new ordinance.

Home-based businesses are permitted in some zones of the city. The business proposed to be conducted may not change the residential nature of the property or the neighborhood. For example, while a small or large family day care use, where the care provider resides and provides child care services as an ancillary business, may be allowed, a commercial day care use, where the business is the sole purpose of the property, may not occur.

Please see Chapter 19.120: Home Occupations for details or contact the Community Development Department at 408.777.3308 for information.

Existing garages can be converted into an ADU, but no portion of the existing garage may be converted for use as livable/usable space by the principal dwelling unit.

A JADU is created by converting space within a principal dwelling unit. An attached garage is an accessory use and therefore, not a part of the principal dwelling unit. Therefor, the garage conversion would have to be the property's only ADU and can not be considered a JADU. In this situation, for this single family property, you could not have any other type of ADU (including a JADU).

Yes! However, many tablet devices don't have a true GPS and instead use Wi-Fi triangulation, which pulls location based on the number of mapped wi-Fi hotspots. This setup can result in less accurate location information in certain areas. Always before submitting a report a user must confirm the location. During this step, the user can correct inaccurate location information captured by the device hardware.

Yes, however, providing contact information is encouraged to allow for quicker follow-up and resolution to the submitted issue.

Yes! However, many tablet devices don't have a true GPS and instead use Wi-Fi triangulation, which pulls location based on the number of mapped wi-Fi hotspots. This setup can result in less accurate location information in certain areas. Always before submitting a report a user must confirm the location. During this step, the user can correct inaccurate location information captured by the device hardware.

No internal access is allowed except for a JADU that has a shared bathroom with the principal dwelling unit on property with single family uses. All other ADUs must be completely separated from the principal dwelling unit or other units (in a multi-family development.)

A two-story ADU is a allowed if you are converting a portion of existing second story space into an ADU.

No. For single family property, you can construct a streamlined detached ADU (≤ 800 sq. ft.) and a JADU for a total of two ADUs. A JADU cannot be combined with either an attached ADU, or a detached ADU that is greater than 800 sq. ft.

No. Each position requires a separate application.

The City cannot by ordinance or otherwise prohibit and/or restrict by time this turning movement. The City has had the Sheriff monitor the intersection to insure that this turning movement is safe. This monitoring will continue until the intersection is either reconfigured or until the increase.

No. The proposed new 2019 Clean Water and Storm Protection fee, if approved, will be a dedicated source of funds that can only be used for the Clean Water and Storm Protection Program. This money cannot be taken by the County or the State, and the City cannot use these funds for any other purpose.

The City is not able to prohibit the trucks and upon follow up with the quarries after the December 19, 2019 Neighborhood Meeting, the quarries are not willing to accommodate this request.

There are two general types of door-to-door solicitors, for-profit solicitors and non-profit solicitors. For-profit solicitors are required to obtain a Cupertino solicitor’s permit, prior to conducting door-to-door solicitation. For-profit solicitors are restricted to soliciting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Non-profit solicitors are exempt from the solicitors code and are not required to obtain a permit; however, we do request they obtain a tax-exempt business license, prior to conducting door-to-door solicitation. Contact Code Enforcement at 408.777.3182 for more information.

No, you do not have to hire a contractor. Many homeowners do their own minor residential upgrades.

However, if you do, please make sure your contractor has a City of Cupertino business license in addition to a State Contractor’s license. A final inspection cannot be scheduled until your contractor and all the sub-contractors used for your project have obtained a business license from the City.

ADUs < 750 sq. ft. in size will not incur City impact fees such as park or storm drain impact fees. ADUs larger than this size will still incur these impact fees. Please contact the Public Works Department at 408.777.3354 for information. School impact fees are determined by the School District. Please contact CUSD at 408.252.3000 ext. 61-373 and FUHSD at 408.522.2200 for more information.

Please contact your water provider and/or PG&E to determine whether these are needed.

The following examples of work may not require a soil Investigation report:

1. Residential Additions/Remodels: One-story additions 750 s.f. or less on level, undisturbed grade to an existing single family dwelling or a second-story additions 750 s.f. or less to an existing single family dwelling with engineering design, and non-structural remodels.
2. Detached Residential Accessory Structures: Detached residential accessory structures, such as garages, carports, recreation rooms, storerooms, workshops, stables, barns, playhouses, patio structures, gazebos, trellis, equipment sheds, animal enclosures and similar structures not exceeding 750 square feet in area.
3. Non-Habitable Accessory Structures: Miscellaneous structures such as free standing fences not exceeding 8 feet in height, decks no greater than 4 feet above grade at any point, retaining walls which retain no more than 5 feet level surcharge, photovoltaic systems, barbeques and other similar structures.

For additional information, you can download our Modification Requests for Foundation and Soils Investigations(PDF, 620KB) form.

Please see the Comparison Matrix for New vs Existing Construction(PDF, 243KB) to determine whether your project qualifies as a remodel or a rebuild, which will indicate whether fire sprinklers are required or not.

No. You must submit a new application for each recruitment.

Whenever you open and interact with the Cupertino 311 app on your mobile device, the location information from your mobile device is used to tailor the experience to your current location. This information is NOT published or shared with others. The app saves that specific location information until the next time you do something in the app, at which time the old location information is deleted from your mobile device and replaced with your most recent location information. Your location data is only shared when you decide to proactively report an issue.

While a Single-Story Overlay would limit homes to a single-story, all other applicable development regulations, such as, lot coverage, floor area ratio, and setbacks would remain the same.

The City receives approximately 7% of the total property taxes collected on property located within the City. These revenues, along with sales tax revenues contribute to the general fund. As the Clean Water and Storm Protection program is currently operating at a deficit, your property and sales taxes are funding the general fund to make up the difference. In doing so, your taxes are being used not only for clean water and storm protection on your property, but also on the properties of others. Establishing a new property related fee to achieve cost recovery creates a means to ensure each property owner pays only for the benefit received, and does not subsidize another property owner’s benefit.

Please help spread the word about the Cupertino 311 Service Request System. You can download a Cupertino 311 Flyer(PDF, 6MB) to distribute to your friends and neighbors. City staff are also available to provide presentations to groups. For more information, contact 408.777.3311.

• First, the ballots were returned by mail directly to the City of Cupertino City Clerk and kept in a safe place until the tabulation.
• Second, the ballots were tabulated under the supervision of the City Clerk, who will certified the results.
• Third, the ballots will be kept for a period of two years. By law, the ballots are a public record.Therefore, if anyone questions the ballot outcome, the tabulation can be independently reviewed and confirmed.

The City of Cupertino is currently working on a new Online Portal which will be launched in 2018. In the meantime, to apply for a building permit, schedule building inspections and ask any questions related to Building, please call 408.777.3228.

In R1 zoning districts, interior building area above 16 feet from the finished floor to the top of the rafters is counted twice toward Floor Area.

For instance, if a single story home has an 18 foot tall entry way, the area of the floor of the entry way and the area of the entry way at 16 foot height are both counted, as though there is a second story at 16 feet. This would all apply to the floor area of the home.

In a two story home, the first floor portion of the high volume area would apply toward the first floor Floor Area and the area where the second story would intersect would apply to the second floor Floor Area.

Common examples where Floor Area is counted twice include:

• Entry ways;
• High Volume living rooms;
• Staircases; and
• Garages

Cupertino’s Planning Division supports thousands within an active community of residents, property owners, contractors, sign makers, brokers, architects, designers, public agencies and many more. To help you get what you need as seamlessly as possible, please consider these options:

1. Email your question to planning@cupertino.org (save a trip, save time). This mailbox is monitored daily by our team and allows you to be directed to the right person and/or department.
   
   
2. Call 408.777.3308 / 3309. If you get voicemail during regular business hours, it’s only because the planner-on-duty at that time is assisting other community members. Be sure to leave your name, a call back number and, your question in brief, clearly, in the event you get to voicemail. Emailing: planning@cupertino.org, as an alternative is encouraged.
   
   
3. Check the Cupertino website for resources such as, public records, meeting agendas, Muni Code and major project updates.
   
   
4. Sign up for e-notification and select the topics that interest you most: eNotification Signup page
   
   
5. Make an appointment. (Avoid walk-ins and a second trip!) This allows your planner to prepare information for you. You are also assured your planner is available rather than in a meeting, out in the field or assisting another person within the Cupertino community.
   
   
6. Contact your project planner and stay in touch about expected milestones. All applications are assigned to a single project manager who will help you from preliminary concept phase through to signing off on occupancy (finalizing your building permit). Work with the same person throughout the process for an efficient response. In the event of any staffing changes, you will be assigned a new project manager to guide you through the process.
   
   
7. Check cupertino.buildingeye.com for information on building and planning projects currently under review, under construction, or completed; or, if you simply want to know if your neighbor down the street has a permit for “that.”
   
   
8. Use Cupertino 311. Have concerns about unpermitted work, spotted a pothole, a listing street tree, a branch blocking the sidewalk, a trip hazard on a sidewalk or simply anything? Use the Cupertino 311 app (iOS or Android) or visit the Cupertino 311 page to let the City know from wherever you are, except if you’re driving! (But please, do let us know when you get there.)

Support for Cupertino 311 is available through the Geographic Information Systems Department during regular office hours. Contact 408.777.3311 or email gis@cupertino.org.

Autumn is the time of year when City crews work toward keeping storm drains free of falling leaves. Leaves in street gutters can clog storm drains, which potentially cause flooding of neighborhood streets. Your help with prompt removal of fallen leaves is appreciated: potential flooding will be reduced; pollution to local creeks will be prevented; and public/environmental health will be increased.

In Santa Clara Valley, storm drains flow directly to local creeks and into the Bay with no pollution treatment processing. If leaves build up in underground catch basins, a poisonous gas (hydrogen sulfide) can occur. This can deplete the oxygen in creeks and streams, where fish live, and can be dangerous to City workers during their efforts to unclog storm drains. Help keep Cupertino cleaner and safer by not allowing leaves to blow down the gutter and into storm drains. Keep an eye on your neighborhood catch basin. If it is clogging with leaves, clear it with a broom or call the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or Service Center at 408.777.3269.

Please do not blow or rake leaves from your yard into the street! Place leaves with your other Clean Green yard wastes in your green cart or start a composting pile. To learn more about composting, contact the County Home Composting Education Program at 408.918.4640.

Storm Drains flow directly to creeks and the Bay without treatment.

Motor oil, paint products, pet wastes, and garden chemicals are washed into neighborhood Gutters and Storm Drains by rain and other runoff becoming the leading cause of water pollution in the San Francisco Bay.

Please try to keep Storm Drains clear of leaves to prevent stoppage, and flooding in the streets during the fall and winter seasons.

Never pour anything into a Gutter or Storm Drain.

Go to the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program for more information about urban runoff pollution prevention (URPP), and to volunteer to help clean up local creeks and rivers.

Another link with useful information regarding URPP is found at the www.mywatershedwatch.org.

For permits information, please visit either of the following webpages.

1. Laserfiche
   
   Research online public records.
   
   To browse building permits, navigate to Public Records > Building Department > Building Permits, then select the folder with the correct street name, and then select the street address number.
   
   To search building permits, select Template search, select the building template, and search by the fields in the template.
   
   
2. buildingeye
   Explore a map of Cupertino showing the location, status and details of Building and Planning Permits. Set up notifications for new permits in specific areas.

To review plans and supporting documents, you will need to complete and submit a Request for Research(DOC, 104KB) form. The City of Cupertino will complete the research within (10) business days from the date of the submitted request.

As stated above, the fee for a single family home on an average size lot will be $44.42 per year. This is in addition to the $12 per year currently paid or a total of $56.42 per year for the first year. This rate compares favorably to the rates in other Bay Area cities, which are about $150 in Burlingame, $164 in Palo Alto, $92 in San Jose, and $109 in Santa Cruz. Some cities, such as Sunnyvale, do not charge a stormwater related fee and instead charge all costs to their general fund.

The Apple Park project is no different than any other construction project built in Cupertino when it comes to the review and approval of construction drawings stamped and signed by licensed professionals. Plans developed for each building are submitted to the City for review to verify compliance with all local and State adopted codes and regulations. These codes standards consist of Building and Fire Life Safety, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Accessibility, and Energy regulations.

Plans are also routed to the Planning and Public Works departments for review and approval to comply with requirements of these respective departments. Other departments and districts, such as the Fire Department, Health Department, Cupertino
Sanitary District, Santa Clara and Cupertino Unified School Districts, Fremont Union High School District, Water District, Valley Transportation Authority, and PG&E were all collectively part of the development review process and ensure the codes and standards for each stakeholder have been met.

Requests for building, fire, and Public Works inspections are dispatched and performed daily to verify the field conditions are consistent with the approved plans.

The mobile app prompts a user to provide First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. A user only has to provide this information once and it is then stored within the app. Users may still submit reports anonymously by selecting this option 'Create Anonymously' at the bottom of the login screen. Or go to the 'Settings' Tab, select the 'Settings' menu, and check the box marked 'Report Anonymously'. Any information, such as personal information or location is only used for reporting purposes. CitySourced, the app that powers Cupertino 311, states that they will never sell your information for commercial purposes.

The proposed DOLA is approximately 260 ft. x 105 ft.—27,300 sq. ft.

October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021*

*The Jollyman Park Dog Off-Leash Area Trail period was recently extended due to COVID-19. Press Release(PDF, 169KB).

For single family property, you can construct a streamlined detached ADU (≤ 800 sq. ft.) and a JADU for a total of two ADUs. Note that a JADU cannot be combined with either an attached ADU, or a detached ADU that is greater than 800 sq. ft.

For multi-family property, you can construct up to two detached ADUs and convert non-habitable spaces to construct up to 25% of the number of existing units (minimum one) as ADUs.

At the Neighborhood Meeting date of December 19, 2018, approximately 40 trucks were running. The quarries are reporting that currently 27 trucks are running.

Each lot gets one vote (by the property owner) regardless of the number of people living in the home or whether there is an accessory dwelling unit on the lot.

Security Deposit $150
Annual Assessment $110

The exact amount of any required payback is currently uncertain. The City is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as additional information becomes available.

The new fee is based on the amount of impervious surface on your type of property. The fee for your property (or for each of your properties if you own more than one) was printed on the ballot you received through the mail in May. The new fee for a single family home on an average size lot is $44.42 per year in addition to the current single family amount of $12 per year.

Single-Family Residential *

Non-Single-Family Residential **

Low Impact Development Adjustment*** – 25% Fee Reduction

* Single-Family Residential category also includes du- tri- and four-plex units

** Non-SFR parcels are charge per the tenth of an acre or portion thereof

*** Low Impact Development Adjustment only applies to condominium and non-single-family properties.

Property owners returned their ballots in either of the following ways:

1. Mailed it to the address shown in the enclosed, postage-paid return envelope so it was received on or before July 5, 2019.
2. Delivered it in person, during regular business hours, by July 5, 2019 before 5:00 pm to the City of Cupertino City Clerk’s office at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA.

Only official ballots that were signed, marked with the property owner’s support or opposition, and returned in a timely manner to the tabulator, were counted. Ballots were tabulated under the direction of the City of Cupertino City Clerk (Tabulator) beginning on or around July 8. The tabulation was open to the public.

Of the valid ballots submitted by the deadline, a simple majority (more than 50%) of the number of parcels with a proposed fee greater than $0 voting in favor of the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee were required for the measure to pass.

The results of the ballot tabulation were announced at the July 16, 2019 City Council Meeting.

Apple has a robust transportation demand program with a multi-pronged approach that encourages employees to walk, bike, or take transit to work. Apple has a very successful shuttle service for its employees, serving people who live as far as Napa, Santa Cruz, and places in between. Currently, 28% of Apple employees commute by alternative means of transportation.

In addition, Apple has committed to increasing the share of employees using an alternative means of transportation on the new campus to 34%. The newly built campus has a transit center to accommodate buses and bicycles for employees to use as they
commute from home and get around the City to other offices. Apple also plans to provide other incentives to reduce car trips.

Generally, construction crews will close one lane during construction hours and shift one travel lane to the center lane. Routes for pedestrians and cyclists on McClellan Road will be maintained at all times. If needed, traffic may be controlled by qualified flaggers.

The project will result in vehicle lanes that are approximately 10.5 feet wide and protected bike lanes that are 6 feet wide. There will not be any shifting of existing curb & gutter.

This field is multi-use, shared by the community as well as youth baseball & soccer teams. In order to minimize impact to other users, no permanent boundary markers will be installed. Signage with maps of the area will remain throughout the trial.

Yes. Under the rules of Proposition 218, this funding measure was voted on by property owners, not registered voters. Therefore, you did not need to be registered to vote in order to vote on the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee.

Ballots can list up to 14 parcel numbers. Property owners that own more than one piece of property with the same mailing address received one ballot with up to 14 of their properties listed on the ballot as well as the Fee for each property. When you cast your ballot, you were casting for all of your properties listed on the ballot.

No, but you can create a Personal Profile on CalOpps.org to be notified when an opening is announced.

Yes, a handbill permit is necessary for all for-profit groups, prior to distributing advertising handbills or flyers.

A detached ADU is required to have its own address. All other types of ADUs may have their own address but are not required to.

Yes. Please refer to the Electronic Plan Submittal webpage for guidelines.

No, in most cases home occupations are permitted. Home occupations are regulated by the municipal code and are subject to the securing of a business license. Generally, home occupations are permitted if they do not have an impact on the neighborhood by means of excessive noise, traffic, visual blight, etc.

No, however the noise generated by the rooster is subject to the same code that regulates barking dogs.

No, all vehicles parked within the front yard setback must be parked on an impervious surface consisting of concrete or other like materials.

No. Temporary signs, such as garage sale or lost pet signs, are not permitted to be posted on utility poles or traffic signal/sign posts.

The reduction in sales tax revenue, which is currently estimated to be $31 million (73%), is ongoing and will continue to impact the City's budget. The City is actively seeking ways to mitigate this impact and has plans to use its fund balance and reserves to provide a soft landing. The City will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

Yes, all dog owners are required to keep their dogs restrained by a leash, while on public property, such as in parks and on sidewalks. On private property, dogs must also be restrained from leaving the property by a fence or other such method.

Yes, there is a property maintenance code that restricts the storage of appliances, scrap material, and junk in the front, side, or rear yards where the debris is visible from the street or sidewalk.

Yes, vehicles may not be parked for longer than 72 consecutive hours without moving.

There is no limit on the number of bedrooms in an ADU. However, for single family property, there are size restrictions depending on the number of bedrooms proposed. For a studio or one-bedroom unit, the maximum size allowable is 850 sq. ft. while for any ADU with two or more bedrooms, the maximum allowable size is 1,000 sq. ft

Yes, guests of the resident may use the RV for a period of 72 hours.

Yes, a maximum of four vehicles may be parked within the front yard setback. A greater number of vehicles may be permitted, if they are completely enclosed within a legal structure.

Yes, no more than two dogs or three cats over four months of age, and no more than one unspayed dog or cat over four months of age is permitted.

Yes, any commercial vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more, or a total length of 60 feet, is prohibited.

Yes, as with on-site parking, no commercial vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more, or a maximum length of 60 feet, may be parked on the street in a residential area.

City Council directed staff to develop rebates for low-income households. This provision is scheduled to be considered at the City Council Meeting on August 20, 2019.

City Council directed staff to develop rebates for low-income households. This provision is scheduled to be considered at the City Council Meeting on August 20, 2019.

Yes, all vehicles including motorhomes parked within the front yard setback, which are over 20 ft. in length, must be parked perpendicular to the street.

You do not need to provide replacement parking when converting a garage into an ADU.

The term for a Community Garden permit is three years. After a gardener’s three-year period ends, they may apply for a new three-year permit if there are no residents on the waiting list. If an active waiting list exists, the gardener or a member of their household may place their names on the waiting list no sooner than 30 days before the end of their active permit.

Yes, the Santa Clara County Fire Department administers the weed abatement program within the City of Cupertino. If the weeds or dead vegetation are not declared a fire hazard by the fire department, the complaint may be forwarded to the Cupertino Code Enforcement Division, for further review and possible remedy under the property maintenance code. Contact them at 408.282.3145.

Yes, the City of Cupertino has an ordinance that makes it unlawful and a nuisance to keep or maintain any animal, which by sound or cry, habitually disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood.

This measure is a property-related fee, rather than a tax, as defined by Proposition 218, which was written by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and approved by voters. Because it is a property-related fee, it was voted on by property owners rather than registered voters, and it required a majority (over 50%) of the votes cast to pass. The fee will appear as a line item on the annual property tax bill for all affected properties in 2019/20 tax year.

We cannot provide specific details on the source of the issue due to confidentiality reasons.

Based on the information we currently have from the CDTFA, this is the worst-case scenario. However, we will need to wait until we receive the final determination letter from the CDTFA in four to six months to be certain.

We will keep you informed of any updates as we learn more.

No, vehicles parked on a public street may not be used as sleeping or living quarters.

An ADU may be rented, but not sold, separately from the principal dwelling unit. However, ADUs, including JADUs, may not be used for short-term rental activity. For JADUs, the owner must occupy either the principal dwelling unit or the JADU. Additionally, the owner shall record a deed restriction prohibiting the sale of the JADU separate from the principal dwelling unit and restricting the size and attributes of the JADU to conform with JADU regulations.

Yes. The neighborhood can petition the City to remove the overlay. The process to remove it will be the same as the process to place the overlay; however, the requirement for a minimum of 75% of the existing homes to be single-story at time of application would not apply.

Once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes to your application materials. However, if you have additional information to submit, you may contact the Human Resources Department to add materials to your application packet. Additional materials may be submitted via fax, email or mail.

No. Although Cupertino 311 is a great tool for most requests, it isn't intended for reporting emergency issues that need to be addressed immediately. If the issue you are reporting is a public safety emergency, please call 911. If you have a non-emergency situation or need officer assistance during or after business hours, please call 408.299.2311.

This new fee is needed to sustain the clean stormwater program and improve basic operations and maintenance of the storm protection system. The City will address how to pay for needed capital improvements in the future. This fee will free approximately $800,000 of general fund revenues for public use, which may include stormwater infrastructure improvements.

The sales tax loss in our forecast are staff estimates based on verbal information from the CDTFA. However, we will not know the exact amount until we receive the final determination from the CDTFA. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

They’re bike lanes separated from the rest of the street by a physical barrier. In some segments, the barrier will consist of posts mounted on a two-foot wide, raised curb. In other segments (typically in front of private residences), the bike lanes will be raised to the same level as the sidewalk, while remaining distinct from the sidewalk.

Construction is allowed during Cupertino daytime hours, which are defined as being between the following hours:

• Weekdays – 7:00am to 8:00pm
• Weekends – 9:00am to 6:00pm

Construction, other than street construction greater than 750 feet of a residential area, is prohibited on holidays, except that construction conducted by a homeowner or resident of a single family dwelling using domestic construction tools is allowed on holidays between the hours of 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Noise levels should not exceed the following limits:

• Residential Point of Origin - 60 dBA
• Nonresidential Point of Origin - 65 dBA

Brief Noise Incidents

During the daytime period only, brief noise incidents exceeding limits in other sections of this chapter are allowed; providing, that the sum of the noise duration in minutes plus the excess noise level does not exceed twenty in a two-hour period. For example, the following combinations would be allowable:

For multifamily dwelling interior noise, Section 10.48.054, the sum of excess noise level and duration in minutes of a brief daytime incident shall not exceed ten in any two-hour period, measured at the receiving location.

Grading, Construction and Demolition

A. Grading, construction and demolition activities shall be allowed to exceed the noise limits of Section 10.48.040 during daytime hours; provided, that the equipment utilized has high-quality noise muffler and abatement devices installed and in good condition, and the activity meets one of the following two criteria:

1. No individual device produces a noise level more than eighty-seven (87) dBA at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet (7.5 meters); or
2. The noise level on any nearby property does not exceed eighty (80) dBA.

B. Notwithstanding Section 10.48.053 A, it is a violation of this chapter to engage in any grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work within seven hundred fifty (750) feet of a residential area on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and during the nighttime period, except as provided in Section 10.48.030.

C. Construction, other than street construction, is prohibited on holidays, except as provided in Sections 10.48.029 and 10.48.030.

D. Construction, other than street construction, is prohibited during nighttime periods unless it meets the nighttime standards of Section 10.48.040.

E. The use of helicopters as a part of a construction and/or demolition activity shall be restricted to between the hours of nine a.m. and six thirty p.m. Monday through Friday only, and prohibited on the weekends and holidays. The notice shall be given at least twenty-four hours in advance of said usage. In cases of emergency, the twenty-four hour period may be waived.

For more information on noise control, please refer to Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.

Work hours are 7 am to 5 pm - weekdays.

Please visit our Building Code Standards page.

Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Santa Clara County Fire Department is available to review plans from Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

The Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee includes strong fiscal safeguards and multiple layers of accountability to ensure that all the funds are used only for the stated purposes. Steps to assure accountability and fiscal control include:

• The proceeds from this measure will be placed into special restricted funds and cannot be used for any other City services
• Each year the City Council must review the fiscal status and needs of the storm drainage system to set the fee levels for the following year
• The funds from this measure will be locally controlled and cannot be taken by the State or any other agency
• Independent annual audits will be conducted

Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Weekends and holidays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Here is the list of the building facilities:

• City Hall
• Community Hall
• Creekside
• Jollyman
• Kennedy
• Library
• McClellan Ranch
• Mercedes Tank Site
• Monta Vista
• Portal Park
• Quinlan Center
• Senior Center
• Service Center
• Simms House
• Sports Center
• St. Joseph Tank Site
• Stocklmeirs House
• Traffic Maintenance Yard
• Wilson

Permits are not required for the following when related to single family homes which do not encroach over a subsurface drain system, public utility easement, or into required setbacks from property lines:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and not attached to the house. Any electrical work done will still require an electrical permit(PDF, 101KB). Please contact the Planning Department for any questions on property setbacks at 408.777.3308.
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. Please contact the Planning Department for any questions on property setbacks at 408.777.3308.

Electrical:

1. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles (but not the outlets).
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

Gas:

1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

Apple was required to make a total of $75 million in physical improvements in facilities located in the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose, as well as the County of Santa Clara and Caltrans jurisdiction. Contributions were made toward the following projects/studies identified with feedback from other cities and agencies were made:

• Neighborhood funding – Funding for neighborhood cut-through and parking intrusion for the neighboring cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. Apple contribution: Approximately $750,0000.
• Bus Stop Improvements – Contributions toward multimodal improvements for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus stop improvements. Apple contribution: Approximately $669,0000.
• I-280 Corridor Study – a study to identify and evaluate a range of transportation-related improvement projects along the 22-mile corridor from the US 101/280 interchange in San Jose to the San Mateo County line near Palo Alto. Apple contribution: $500,000.
• Safety upgrades at traffic signals to improve emergency access. Apple contribution: $300,000.
  SR-85 Express Lanes – a proposal from the VTA to allow High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes on SR-85. This would allow solo riders to travel in the carpool or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes for a fee. Apple contribution: Approximately
  $88,0000.
• Restriping Project on I-280 – a proposal from Caltrans to restripe portions of I-280 to allow for safe and improving vehicle movement between El Monte and Magalena. Apple contribution: Approximately $35,0000.

Apple has also been required to enhance the capacity of roadways and intersections within Cupertino, as well those owned and operated by other jurisdictions. These include:

• Expanding the capacity of both the northbound and southbound I-280 off-ramps at Wolfe Road.
• Constructing an additional eastbound lane along the Calvert Drive frontage south of I-280 between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Lawrence Expressway, including the installation of a new traffic signal at Calvert Drive and the addition of an eastbound right-turn lane on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
• Adding a lane to the southbound on-ramp to I-280 at Lawrence Expressway.
• Constructing an additional left-turn lane and right-turn-lane at the northbound Lawrence Expressway/I-280 off-ramp at Stevens Creek Boulevard.
• Widening of northbound Wolfe Road between I-280 and Pruneridge Avenue.
• Constructing a southbound right-turn-only lane on De Anza Boulevard at Homestead Road.
• Lengthening of various left-turn pockets Citywide.

For dead animals in the park, go to the San Jose Animal Care and Service Department (SJACS), or contact SJACS at 408.578.7297.

For alive or dead Animals on City streets, go to the San Jose Animal Care and Service Department (SJACS), or contact SJACS at 408.578.7297.

For alive Animals on Freeways and on-ramps, contact the California Highway Patrol at 408.467.5400.

For dead Animals on Freeways and on-ramps, go to CalTrans, or contact CalTrans at 408.436.0930.

For concerns regarding bees (advice only), cockroaches, mosquitoes, possums, raccoons, rats, skunks, and other "pests" and rodents go to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD), or contact SCCVCD at 408.918.4770.

For advice only: Go to Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD), or contact SCCVCD at 408.792.5010.

For removal: The City recommends looking in a telephone book under "Bee Removal" and contact someone listed there.

For bees in a City street tree, contact the Tree Department at 408.777.3343.

For bees in a City park, contact the Grounds Department at 408.777.3270.

Businesses that collect sales tax are responsible for telling the state where those taxes should be distributed.

The state reviewed the taxes of one of our local businesses and told them it was doing it wrong.

This results in an ongoing change in the way the sales tax is distributed. Instead of coming to Cupertino, a large portion of this business’ sales tax now gets distributed to other locations, resulting in an ongoing $31M reduction to Cupertino.

Existing legally constructed two-story homes within the Single-Story Overlay would be considered legal and non-conforming. Simple structural repairs that do not result in a physical change to the exterior of the second story, and in compliance with Section 19.140.070, would be allowed without any Planning permits. However, for properties within a Single-Story Overlay District, new two-story homes and second story additions to existing homes would require an application for a Conditional Use Permit, in addition to a Two Story Permit (a permit required for new two story homes or second story additions in R1 zoning districts without a Single-Story Overlay.) In addition, maintenance or repair of an existing second story that is not in compliance with Section 19.140.070 of the Municipal Code would require a Conditional Use Permit.

One Hour Before Sunset to One Hour After Sunset

Due to wet and unsafe conditions athletic fields may be closed for a period of time. To obtain the current fields status you may:

• Follow us on Twitter by following @cupertinofields
• Call the Athletic Field Status Hotline at 408.777.3566

The City owns, maintains, and operates over 4,300 manholes, catch basins, and outfalls, as well as over 90 linear miles of pipes. Rainwater flows from buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, and other impervious surfaces onto our City streets and into these catch basins, through these pipes, and eventually into our creeks, the Bay and the ocean. Various factors, such as clogged catch basins or pipes that do not adequately convey standard rainwater flow, cause flooding in various areas throughout the City, making it difficult for pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, and emergency vehicles to navigate. This program performs operations and proactive maintenance, both before and after storms, to keep the system running smoothly and to prevent local flooding.

In addition, trash, such as plastics, cigarette butts, and other non-biodegradable products, gets swept into the drainage system with storm water runoff, and drains directly into our local creeks and the Bay. Chemical and bacterial contaminants such as fertilizer, pesticides, and animal waste are also spread through, and pollute, this untreated runoff. The City of Cupertino provides street sweeping services and installs and maintains trash-capture devices in select drainage areas in order to minimize the amount of trash and pollutants flowing through our storm drainage system, thereby enhancing the cleanliness of the water in our local waterways.

A Single-Story Overlay is a zoning change to an R1 (Single Family) neighborhood which restricts all new or redeveloped structures in the affected neighborhood to one-story (not to exceed 18 feet in height).

Apple Park, formerly known as Apple Campus 2 and “The Spaceship,” is located in the north eastern portion of Cupertino near the borders of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. It was one of the last projects that Steve Jobs oversaw. You can view Steve Jobs’ 20-minute presentation to the Cupertino City Council on June 7, 2011. Below are frequently asked questions the City of Cupertino Councilmembers and staff have received about the project. City Council actions and approved documents can be found online.

Attrition refers to the natural reduction in staff that occurs over time due to factors such as retirement or resignation. The City expects to achieve its position reduction goals primarilythrough attrition. Whenever an employee leaves the City, the City must evaluate whether to replace the employee or eliminate the position altogether.

The City has had the Sheriff increase monitoring and enforcement action.

The Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) of a property/development is calculated by dividing the floor area of the development by the lot area.

Floor area is the total area of all habitable floors of a building measured to the outside of exterior walls including the following:

• Depth of all walls
• Rooms
• Hallways
• Stairways
• Base of stairwells
• Base of elevator shafts
• Services and mechanical equipment rooms
• Interior building area above 15 feet in height between any floor level and the ceiling above
• Residential garages
• Roofed arcades, breezeways, porches, and similar features that are enclosed by walls on three sides
• All accessory structures, such as sheds and Accessory Dwelling Units

The following features are not included in floor area calculations:

• basements with lightwells that conform to Section 19.28.070(I)
• lightwells
• attic areas

The City of Cupertino is building separated bike lanes.

The program provides access to one garden bed filled with soil, use of water, and use of community tools for a period of three years. One garden bed is allowed per household.

The lot area is the area of the parcel, and can be measured or verified by a surveyor. Some of this area may need to be excluded from the calculations, such as:

• street right-of-way
• natural waterway, river, creek or stream, or flood control or drainage easement
• the portion of a flag lot connecting to the street

Lot coverage refers to the footprint of all structures, plus the roof eaves and patio/porch overhangs. Basically, if you took an aerial photo of your property and traced the outline of all structures, that is lot coverage.

In R-1, 45% of the lot can be covered by structures, with an additional 5% allowed for coverage by roof overhangs, patios, porches, and other structures not enclosed by walls on at least three sides.

The building envelope is like an imaginary tent placed on your property within which single story elements of your home (including eaves) or single-story sections of two-story homes must fit.

Exception: A gable end of a roof enclosing an attic space may encroach outside of the building envelope and have a maximum wall height of 17 feet from natural grade to the peak of the roof, or 20 feet with a Minor Residential Permit.

For most R1 zoned property, a 10’ tall vertical imaginary line is drawn at all the property lines that then has intersecting lines at a 25-degree angle that peak towards the center of the property.

In the R1-a zone, the imaginary vertical line is 12’ tall and located 10 feet inside the property lines.

Example:

Transparency is important to the City Council. The funds from this new fee will be accounted for separately in an account dedicated to clean water and storm protection services. By law, the revenue from this fee cannot be taken by the County or State, and cannot be used by the City for any other purpose. The City strives continuously to find the most cost-effective ways to achieve the goals of this program. The expenditures for this program will be audited annually, and will be subject to an annual review by a citizens’ oversight committee. The city has also established program performance measures to ensure the Clean Water and Storm Protection program is achieving desired goals.

Floor area differs from Lot Coverage in that it only calculates floor area to the exterior of the wall, not overhangs, but also that it counts second story square footage.

Therefore, the lot coverage of a two story home may be almost half the square footage of it's Floor area and the lot coverage of a single story home may be quite close to it's Floor area.

The storm drainage system, intended for flood control, directs rainwater runoff from streets, roofs, sidewalks, etc. into our creeks, Bay and ocean. The storm drainage system provides no water treatment prior to discharge, unless the inlet is fitted with a trash full capture device. The sanitary sewer system transports sanitary waste water from toilets, sinks, baths, showers, industrial processes, etc. to a water treatment facility and final discharge to the San Francisco Bay. The City of Cupertino owns and operates the storm drainage system and does not own or operate a sanitary sewer system. The Cupertino Sanitary District provides sanity sewer services to the majority of parcels in the City.

The Maximum FAR determines how many square feet can be built on a property. In R1 Zoning Districts, the Maximum FAR is 0.45 or 45%.

Example:

Calculating F.A.R. for R1 Property

Area:13,500 sq. ft.
Drainage Easement Area: 1,000 sq. ft.
Flag portion of lot: 2,500 sq. ft.

Lot Area: 10,000 sq. ft.

Maximum F.A.R. Allowed: 10,000 x 0.45 = 4,500 sq. ft.

In this scenario, a maximum of 4,500 square feet can be built.

Step 1: Applicant(s) meet with the City to discuss and define the proposed neighborhood boundaries.

Step 2: The Applicant(s) circulate a petition to all property owners within the proposed Single-Story Overlay District. The petition must include the proposed District map for the single-story overlay and must be signed by a minimum of sixty-six and two-thirds (66-2/3) percent of the property owners.

Step 3: Applicant(s) submit the following to the City for processing:

1. Application form
2. Application fee(s) and Deposit(s)
3. Petition circulated, with original signatures by a minimum of sixty-six and two-thirds (66- 2/3) percent of property owners within the proposed District
4. A written statement setting for the reasons for the application and all facts relied upon by the Applicant(s) in support thereof
5. Proposed District Map for the single story overlay
6. Evidence that a minimum of 75% of homes within the proposed District are single-story

Applications submitted on-line receive confirmation of the application receipt immediately. Applicants who submit materials via fax, mail or e-mail will not receive receipt of application.After the Final Filing Date, applications are reviewed against minimum qualifications, desirable qualifications, and additional application materials are screened. Applicants will be notified of their status typically within two-to-four weeks after the close date.

The new Community Garden at McClellan Ranch Preserve is estimated to open in May of 2021. Applications for Community Garden Bed Permits beds will open for residents once permits have been processed for all past gardeners and those on the previous waiting list.

The rear yard setback in R1, R2 and R3 zoning districts may be reduced so long as the amount of usable rear yard prescribed in the ordinance is provided.

In the R1 zoning district, the required 20 foot rear yard setback may be reduced to 10 feet with a Minor Residential Permit as long as the usable rear yard area is at least 20 times the lot width (measured from the front setback line).

Example:

Determining Building Addition allowed

Width of the lot at front yard setback line (20 feet):75 feet

Minimum Usable Rear Yard Area (75 feet x 20 feet):1,500 sq. ft.

Existing Usable Rear Yard Area (75 feet x 25 feet):1,875 sq. ft.

Maximum Building Addition allowed (1,875 - 1,500 sq. ft.):375 sq. ft.

Minimum setback allowed with Minor Residential Permit: 10 feet

Permeable pavement options include specific blends of concrete that allow water to soak through as well as a variety of pavers such as pervious pavers or interlocking concrete pavers spaced to allow gravel or other types of fill between them that enable water to soak in. In order to be permeable, specifically designed layers of material such as open-graded aggregate need to be installed underneath the pavement to allow for proper soaking and drainage. See typical sections below for additional details.

Pervious Concrete Typical Section(PDF, 273KB)

Interlocking Permeable Pavers Typical Section(PDF, 324KB)

During the summer of 2019, the City is also planning to build separated bike lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard from Wolfe Road to Tantau Avenue, and bike boulevards through several neighborhoods. Other projects being designed include the Regnart Creek Trail, Junipero Serra Trail, and extensions of the separated bike lane projects. The City is also conducting a feasibility study for a Historic De Anza Trail, which would parallel the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, as well as a bicycle/pedestrian bridge at Carmen Road, which would provide a crossing over Stevens Creek Boulevard. For more information about these projects and the Bike Plan Implementation, visit the Commuting by Bicycle – Plan page.

Safety for both the road users and workers is the highest priority for the City. There will be full-time inspection to continuously monitor the working environment and to direct the contractor to correct any issues with traffic management. The contractor is required to provide safe passage for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists using the roadway. They must always provide an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant walkway for pedestrians. Bicyclists may be directed to share the lane as needed and motorists may be delayed for up to several minutes. To ensure that proper attention is given to the operation and maintenance of traffic safety measures, the project will have a dedicated sub-contractor for traffic control.

Additionally, all current requirements and restrictions related to Covid-19 construction protocols will be strictly enforced.

We cannot provide specific details on the source of the issue due to confidentiality reasons.

To be counted, ballots had to be received by 5:00pm on July 5, 2019. This deadline applied regardless of whether the ballot was mailed or hand-delivered.

See DOLA rules.

Step 1: Verification of the names of the property owners signing the circulated petition.

Step 2: Initiate a confidential mail in ballot for property owners within proposed District.

Step 3: If at least sixty-six and two-thirds (66-2/3) percent of property owners in the proposed district vote in favor of the Single-Story Overlay District, public hearings as noted below will be scheduled. If a minimum of sixty-six and two-thirds (66-2/3) of property owners in the proposed district do not vote in favor, the application would be terminated.

Step 4: Planning Commission public hearing to make a recommendation for the proposed overlay.

Step 5: City Council public hearing to make the final decision.

The current fee covers only a small portion of the clean water and storm protection operations and maintenance expenses in the City. If the new fee had not passed, the level of service for operation and maintenance may have been reduced. As costs continue to rise this program would have competed against other priorities, such as public safety, parks, and roads, for general fund dollars. The impacts of these reductions could have resulted in more costly reactive repairs, streets being subjected to flooding, slower response times for staff to clear blocked inlets and pipes, increased litter on the streets, and more trash and pollutants in our creeks and the Bay.

The answer is found in the California Residential Building Code (Sections R314 and R315):

Smoke Alarms shall be provided in the following areas: (R314.3)

1. In each sleeping room.
2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
3. On each additional story within a dwelling unit, including basements and habitable attics and not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.
4. Smoke alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement of a smoke alarm required by R314.3

Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the following area: (R315.2)

1. Outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
2. On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
3. Where a fuel burning appliance is located within a bedroom or its attached bathroom, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom.

After the close of the balloting period on July 5, the ballots were tabulated and the results were announced at the July 16, 2019 City Council Meeting. City Council enacted Ordinance No. 19-2183 establishing the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee.

Ballots were mailed to property owners around May 20, and ballots had to be received at City Hall by July 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm in order for a vote to be counted. Post marks did not count. Property owners that chose to mail in your ballot were encouraged to mail it a week early to allow time for delivery.

A Building Permit shall not be required for the following:

1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and provided such structures are not located within required yard setback areas.
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Movable cases, counters, storage shelves and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
4. Retaining walls, which are not over 4 feet in height, measured from grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impound flammable liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.
6. Platforms, walks and driveways, not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.
7. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theatre stage sets and scenery.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
10. Prefabricated swimming pools which do not exceed 24 inches in height accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons provided that barriers around such swimming pools per the governing codes are installed.
11. Oil derricks.
12. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
13. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

A Mechanical Permit shall not be required for the following excepting that a permit is required for vertical and structural support and anchoring of permanent equipment and overhead pipes:

1. Any portable heating appliance.
2. Any portable ventilating equipment.
3. Any portable cooling unit.
4. Any portable evaporative cooler.
5. Any closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code.
6. Replacement of any component part of assembly of an appliance, which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the technical codes.
7. Any refrigerating equipment, which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the technical codes.

Building permits are required for new Construction, Remodeling and Tenant Improvements for both Commercial and Residential projects. Construction plans and documents are reviewed for compliance with applicable State and local laws and regulations.

Mechanical permits are required for installation or replacement of mechanical equipment, such as furnaces, air conditioning units, hoods, boilers and others.

Electrical permits are required for electrical equipment and electrical installations associated with other equipment, such as outlets, lighting fixtures, electrical wiring, electrical panels and services, signs and others.

Plumbing permits are required for installation or replacement of plumbing fixtures such as sewer, water and gas lines, water heaters, sinks, water closets and others.

A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipes, provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this title.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
3. Gas:
   1. Portable heating appliance
   2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

An Electrical Permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

This Phase 2 segment (Stelling to Torre) is anticipated to begin in mid - August and be completed by November of 2020. Phase 3, the intersection at De Anza, is scheduled to be constructed in Spring of 2022.

We will not know for certain until we receive the final determination from the CDTFA in four to six months. In addition, there is an appeal process available, so the final pay back may not be known for some time.

The City will build the separated bike lanes in phases. When all phases are complete, the separated bike lanes will have been constructed on McClellan Road from Byrne Avenue to Torre Avenue. Below are the segment phases:

Phase 1: Imperial Avenue to Stelling Avenue

Phase 2: Stelling Avenue to Torre Avenue

Phase 3: Intersection of De Anza Boulevard/McClellan Road

Phase 4: Byrne Avenue to Imperial Avenue

The draft regulations propose that a Single-Story Overlay District may be established in any portion of a Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone where at least 75% of the existing homes are single-story. In addition, the draft regulations propose that the boundaries of the Single-Story Overlay District must be well-defined as an identifiable neighborhood; i.e. correspond with natural or man-made features (including, but not limited to, streets, waterways, tract boundaries and similar features).

By visiting the Cupertino Careers website. You can apply for most job openings from the job announcement posting.

Below is a complete list of park sites for the City of Cupertino:

• Blackberry Farm
• Linda Vista Park
• Portal Park
• Canyon Oak Park
• McClellan Ranch Park
• Somerset Park
• Creekside Park
• Memorial Park
• Three Oaks Park
• Hoover Park
• Monta Vista Park
• Varian Park
• Jollyman Park
• Oak Valley Park
• Wilson Park

For more information about these parks and driving directions, visit the City Parks page.

Contact Santa Clara County Health Department, 1555 Berger Dr. Bldg 2, 3rd Fl, San Jose 95112 at 408.918.3400 to get a permit to sell food.

If you are selling any type of product, you must obtain a sales tax ID number which is issued by the State Board of Equalization located at 250 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95113-2706, 408.277.1231.

Contact City of Cupertino, Planning Department at 408.777.3308 to get approval for a sign for your business.

The City established the Community Garden Guidelines to govern the management of the Community Garden. Please review the Guidelines to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and can abide by the rules and regulations.

Visit the Patent Library located at 665 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7300 to research a patent.

Contact the City of Cupertino Finance Department 408.777.3221. You may also download a business license application or fill it on-lineby going to our Business Resources page.

Visit the Business Resources page for information about establishing a business.

For Federal Tax Identification Number, call the Internal Revenue Service at 800.829.1040.

For fictitious business name, contact the Santa Clara County Clerk's Office at 70 W. Hedding Street, Room 103, San Jose, or call 408.299.2968.

From July 1, 2004 City of San Jose will be providing animal shelter, field, and licensing services for Cupertino residents.

Your pet's license will remain in effect and upon expiration, the City of San Jose will issue renewals. Please contact them directly for your animal service needs at 408.578.PAWS, or 408.501.2130.

Call the Alcohol Beverage Control located at 100 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose or call 408.277.1200.

Contact the City of Cupertino Code Enforcement Division at 10300 Torre Avenue, or call 408.777.3182 to get a permit to advertise with handbills, leaflets, or door-to-door solicitation.

For a schedule of free classes, and information regarding composting, go to Santa Clara County Integrated Waste Management (SCCIWM), or contact SCCIWM at 408.918.4640 or the City's Environmental Programs Manager at 408.777.3242.

For more information on Composting, including "how-to" guides, go to Center for the Development of Recycling (CDR) or call CDR at 800.533.8414.

For Flood Prevention and Tips go to Santa Clara Valley Water District.

To report Flooding, due to Creeks within Santa Clara County, contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District at 408.265.2600 ext. 2378.

To report Hazardous Spills or Illegal Dumping in Creeks within Santa Clara County, contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District at 800.510.5151.

For flooding in City streets during normal business hours, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269. After "normal" office hours and weekends, please call County Communications at 408.299.2507.

For sandbag requests for Flood Prevention within Santa Clara County, go to Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) Sandbags page, or call SCVWD at 888.439.6624. A limited number of filled sandbags are available at the Service Yard located at 10555 Mary Ave.

In the southeast corner of the park, adjacent to the baseball field. Please see map for exact location.

At its peak, Hewlett Packard, which had previously owned the property, had approximately 9,800 employees. With Apple’s redevelopment, it is anticipated that there will be approximately 13,200 employees at Apple Park, an increase of 3,400 people.

While cities are not specifically required to house all employees, California state law requires cities to plan for housing demand as a result of expected job growth. As part of a required Housing Element, each city is required to plan for a certain allocation of housing over a specific period (Regional Housing Needs Allocation or “RHNA.”) Cupertino’s commitment to meeting its RHNA and to creating more opportunities for affordable housing is reflected in various policies adopted and championed by the City Council.

Cupertino’s Housing Element (HE), adopted in May 2015, identified sites throughout the city to accommodate its (RHNA) to help improve the jobs to housing ratio and to bring housing closer to jobs.

• In addition, in 2015, the Council increased developer in-lieu fee contributions toward affordable housing. Additionally, the City successfully negotiated with developers to include affordable housing within their projects that would be affordable for lower income residents, teachers, etc.
• Since adoption of the HE and increased housing mitigation fees, the City has approved 807 new residential units:
  • Hamptons – 600 net new homes (total 942 units); 71 affordable units (41 very low and low income; 30 moderate income)
  • Marina Plaza – 188 net new homes; 18 affordable units (16 very low income; 2 moderate income)
  • The Verandas – 19 net new homes; 18 senior affordable units (6 extremely low income, 6 very low income and 6 low income)
• As the City works toward implementation of housing goals, it will continue to look for ways to incorporate more housing and affordable housing options.

The identity of the taxpayer under review is confidential and cannot be disclosed.

Street Sweeping in the residential areas of Cupertino occurs twice a month.

For comments, concerns, or questions regarding Street Sweeping, contact the Service Center at 408.777.3269.

If your scheduled Street Sweeping day falls on one of the following holidays, it will be completed on the next scheduled sweep day: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

For Abandoned Vehicles, contact Code Enforcement at 408.777.3182.

For Animals - Alive or Dead on City Streets, go to the San Jose Animal Care and Service at 408.794.PAWS (7297).

For Animals - Alive on Freeways and on-ramps, contact the California Highway Patrol at 408.467.5400.

For Animals - Dead on Freeways and on-ramps go to CalTrans, or contact CalTrans at 408.436.0930.

For City Street maintenance, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Curb Painting, contact the Public Works Engineering Department at 408.777.3354.

For Curb Repair, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3353.

For Debris in City streets, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Freeway maintenance problems go to CalTrans, or contact CalTrans at 408.436.0930.

For Frequently Asked Questions about Street maintenance, go to Street Department FAQs & Tips.

For Gutter Repair, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3353.

For Obstructions to sidewalks, street signs or traffic visibility, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Potholes, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Sidewalk repair, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3353.

For Spills involving Hazardous Materials, Santa Clara County Fire Department by dialing 9-1-1.

For Spills involving non-Hazardous Materials (liquids and/or solids), contact the Service Center at 408.777.3269. After "normal" office hours and weekends, please call Santa Clara County Communications at 408.299.2507.

For Street Closures, contact Public Works Engineering Department at 408.777.3354.

For Street Lane Lines, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275.

For Street Light Repairs, contact the Street Light Department at 408.777.3275 or call the Service Center at 408.777.3269.

For Street Signs damaged, missing, or obstructed, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Street Surface repair and/or maintenance, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275 or 408.777.3269.

For Traffic Signal questions, complaints, damage, and vehicle/bicycle detection - contact the Public Works Engineering Department at 408.777.3354.

For graffiti removal on bus stops go to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), or contact SCVTA at 408.321.7054.

Trash cans at bus stops are normally emptied once per week. If a bus stop trash can is overflowing and needs emptying, go to SCVTA (see link above), or contact SCVTA at 408.321.7054.

For pavement repairs or potholes, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275.

For Curb Painting, contact the Public Works Engineering Department at 408.777.3354.

For Curb Repair, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3353.

For City Street Maintenance, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275.

For alive or dead Animals on City Streets go to the San Jose Animal Care & Service (SJACS), or contact SJACS at 408.578.7297.

For dead Animals on Freeways and on-ramps go to CalTrans, or contact CalTrans at 408.436.0930.

For graffiti removal from public properties, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3275. The City's Street Department has conducted a successful graffiti abatement and removal program since the 1990’s involving public properties. For graffiti removal from private properties, contact Code Enforcement at 408.777.3182. Letters are sent to private property owners urging timely removal of graffiti as a proven graffiti abatement practice. This program has resulted in an official removal rate of approximately 95% on private properties.

To report graffiti offenders, contact the Sheriff’s Department at 408.808.4400 or call the City’s Graffiti Hotline at 408.777.3100.

For landscaping and tree maintenance in the center medians of roadways, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3343.

For problems concerning landscaping on City owned facilities, contact the Street Department at 408.777.3343.

Visit the Interactive Zoning Map page or contact the City of Cupertino, Planning Division at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino or call 408.777.3308.

The City maintains a City Street Tree on the frontage of all single-family residential properties. Call 408.777.3343 for information. For requests to plant trees in the front yard of residential public right-of-way, contact the Tree Department at 408.777.3343.

Sidewalk, curb, and gutter repair work requests contact the Street Department at 408.777.3353.

Trimming, spraying, root pruning, brace and cable work on City trees contact the Tree Department at 408.777.3343.

Storm drains flow directly to creeks and the Bay without treatment. Never pour anything into a gutter or storm drain.

Motor oil, paint products, pet wastes, and garden chemicals are washed into neighborhood Gutters and Storm Drains by rain and other runoff becoming the leading cause of water pollution in the San Francisco Bay.

Please try to keep Storm Drains clear of leaves to prevent stoppage, and flooding in the streets during the fall and winter seasons.

For illegal dumping, flooding and sand bags, contact the street department at 408.777.3275 or call service Center at 408.777.3269.

For fallen branches or trees in Cupertino streets or in the public right-of-way, contact the Service Center at 408.777.3269. After "normal" office hours and weekends, please call Santa Clara County Communications at 408.299.2507.

Anticipate awarding to Granite Construction on July 21, 2020

The Community Garden is open to all Cupertino residents who wish to apply. To establish Cupertino residency, interested parties must provide two forms of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID, a lease agreement, a utility bill issued in the past three months, or similar documentation. One garden bed is allowed per household.

Private property owners are required by the municipal code to prune all shrubs and foliage in such a manner that they do not encroach into the sidewalk and/or street. If the foliage is city owned/maintained (such as a street tree), the City Streets Division will prune back the foliage.

The municipal code requires private property owners to remove graffiti from their property within 10 days.

• For graffiti on city light poles, street signs and any other city property, contact the Cupertino Service Center at 408.777.3269.
• For Freeway on ramp/off ramps graffiti – report to Caltrans Graffiti Removal or call 408.436.0930.
• For railroad tracks – contact Union Pacific Railroad.

The Santa Clara County Health Department, Vector Control Division is the agency that is responsible for investigating situations involving rodents and other vermin within Cupertino. Contact them at 408.918.4770 or 800.675.1158.

The Code Enforcement Division issues massage establishment and massage therapist permits and assists the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department in regulating the establishments. Contact Code Enforcement at 408.777.3182.

Owners of property in the City of Cupertino which will be charged the new fee received one vote, for each such parcel, on the proposed 2019 Clean Water and Storm Protection measure.

Everyone!

In 2014, City Staff, along with the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, began developing the Bicycle Transportation Plan to address growing traffic concerns in the City. City Staff contracted with Alta Planning + Design to develop the Bike Plan for the City. As part of the process, Alta conducted a Needs Analysis to identify any needs for bicycling-related improvements. This analysis included collision data, network street analysis, and community desires expressed through public workshops and outreach. City Council approved the Bike Transportation Plan in 2016, and Cupertino’s Public Works Department is currently implementing the Bike Plan, starting with the McClellan Road separated bike lane project.

While we understand that there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the ongoing review, we believe it is important to keep our City Council, residents and employees informed and up-to-date on the situation as much as possible. By providing regular updates and estimates based on the information we do have, we hope to give our everyone a better understanding of the potential impact on the City and the steps we are taking to address the situation.

Until 2010, the revenues received from the fee established in 1992 were almost enough to pay for operations and maintenance, with only a small amount needed each year from the general fund. Since then, as Federal clean water requirements and other costs grew, the amount required from the general fund has continued to grow. Currently the general fund contribution far exceeds the amount of revenue generated by the existing fee. The City attempts to keep rates for property owners as low as possible. We proposed this fee increase because the storm water program is at a critical point and requires a fee increase to maintain and enhance preventative maintenance and to provide better clean water programs.

The California Building Code requires a Building Permit for new Construction, Remodeling and Tenant Improvements for both Commercial and Residential projects; a mechanical permits for installation or replacement of mechanical equipment, such as furnaces, air conditioning units, hoods, boilers, etc.; an electrical permits for electrical equipment and electrical installations associated with other equipment, such as outlets, lighting fixtures, electrical wiring, electrical panels and services, signs; and a plumbing permits for installation or replacement of plumbing fixtures such as sewer, water and gas lines, water heaters, sinks, water closets, etc.

If you are found performing construction work without the benefit of a building permit, a Building Inspector may stop the work in progress. Work cannot continue until a proper permit has been obtained. In these cases, permit fees are doubled. Work done without the benefit of inspections can pose a health and safety hazard and potentially make it harder to sell your home.

The storm water maintenance and pollution prevention program that started in 1992 has been operating at a deficit because the current fee, which is $12 per single-family residential parcel per year, does not generate enough revenue to pay for the necessary operations and maintenance needed to proactively service the system and ensure that stormwater flowing to the creeks, Bay and ocean is clean. For instance, in the current fiscal year, the estimated costs of the program total $1.197 million, but the revenue from the current fee is only about $379,000 per year (see graph below). The amount of the 1992 fee cannot be increased, so the City is seeking a new property related fee that would charge parcels only the additional amount of revenues needed to offset the cost to provide proactive maintenance and clean water programs for that individual parcel.

Cupertino’s Bicycle Transportation Plan (Bike Plan) identifies a complete bicycle network consisting of separated bike lanes, trails, paths, bicycle boulevards, and enhanced bike lanes. Once completed, the network will provide an easy, comfortable, safe way to bike around the City. City Council identified the McClellan Road project as a top priority for enhancing safety, particularly for students getting to schools. Implementation of the Bike Plan is starting with McClellan Road as the first of many projects.

The City received requests from residents to allow them to initiate a process of establishing Single Story Overlay Districts. The draft ordinance includes a process with clear application requirements and minimum thresholds for considering any new Single-Story Overlay Districts. Under the proposed ordinance, property owners would be required to initiate the process for a specific neighborhood. In addition, as noted in Section 5, at least 66-2/3 percent of property owners in the proposed district would have to sign a petition before an application could be initiated.

To enhance safety for cyclists by providing a physical separation between the road and bike lanes.

The Specific Plan creates an ongoing opportunity for negotiation of design details, a development agreement and community amenities. There is no path for negotiation in the SB 35 application process. Community members are encouraged to continue to stay engaged in the design and planning process of the Vallco Special Area.

To fund the maintenance of its clean water and storm protection infrastructure, the City has relied on its 1992 storm drainage fee. This funding source cannot be adjusted for inflation, and it has not been increased since it was implemented over 25 years ago. As a result, the revenue it provides has not kept pace with increasing costs and regulatory standards, and the City's stormwater fund has been operating at a deficit since 2013.

To provide sufficient funding for the operations and maintenance to this critical component of our local infrastructure, the City proposed this balloted and specially dedicated funding source.

As described in the question above, the general fund is partially funded by both parcel and sales tax revenues. Currently, these revenues are being used to fund the Clean Water and Storm Protection Programs and every Cupertino resident is helping to pay for these programs not only for their parcel(s) of properties but also for the parcel(s) of others. Continued use of the general fund for these purposes will cause public improvements to facilities such as parks, streets and other publicly used assets to be either reduced, delayed or not funded. Establishing a new fee to achieve cost recovery creates a means to ensure each parcel pays only for the benefit received, and does not subsidize another parcel. As the general fund would no longer be subsidizing clean water and storm protection costs, other public assets would benefit.

The City adopted procedures consistent with Proposition 218, which specifically state that in order to count, the ballots must be completed and signed by the record property owner of the parcel(s) identified on this ballot or by the owner’s authorized representative and must be received by the Ballot Tabulator before the designated time. Unsigned ballots cannot be counted.

Proposition 218, the "Taxpayers Right to Vote on Taxes Act," which was written by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer's Association and approved by voters in 1996 as an amendment to the California Constitution, requires a mailed ballot proceeding any proposed new or increased Fee. This ballot proceeding is being conducted according to the requirements established by Proposition 218. A ballot and ballot guide were mailed to all property owners who must pay the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee.

The Phase 2 project will not modify any signals. An existing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) will be relocated and another will be added. The traffic signal system at McClellan/Pacifica-De Anza will be modified by the future McClellan Road Separated Bikeways -Phase 3 (next phase) project.

The forecast has eliminated transfers from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve. Funding for new CIP projects will depend on the need and availability of funding.

Yes. The County Assessor appraises all new construction and remodels, including ADUs, at fair market value. Please visit www.sccassessor.org for more information.

The CDTFA can redistribute tax up to two quarterly periods prior to the period in which they became aware of the improper distribution. This means there is a time limit on the CDTFA's ability to redistribute past sales and use tax revenues. For more information, please refer to Section 7209 of the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law.

The City is currently conducting a review of all contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. As part of this review, departments are considering potential reductions or cancellations in accordance with the terms outlined in each contract.

Yes, the fee will allow for program enhancements. These may include use of newer, more effective and eco-friendly street sweeping vehicles, increased proactive maintenance and inspection of aging infrastructure to prevent costly repairs in the future, and enhancements to environmental education programs currently provided to 3rd graders.

Yes. If approved, the fee will allow for program enhancements. These may include use of newer, more effective and eco-friendly street sweeping vehicles, increased proactive maintenance and inspection of aging infrastructure to prevent costly repairs in the future, and enhancements to environmental education programs currently provided to 3rdgraders.

Outside of construction hours, all lanes will be open.

No. You will continue to pay your existing fee ($12 per year for residential). The new 2019 Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee will be in addition to what you are currently paying. If the City had proposed an increase of the current $12 fee to $56 per year, the City would have risked the fee being voted down altogether, and could have lost the $12 fee from 1992 which is currently covering a portion of the cost to provide clean water and infrastructure maintenance that prevents property flooding.

At this time, we do not have information on whether other cities are impacted by this taxpayer's actions. The information we have received from the CDTFA pertains specifically to the City of Cupertino.

If you submitted a ballot but wish to withdraw it, you must submit your request in writing to the City Clerk. The request for withdrawal must include your name, property address, and the Assessor Parcel Number(s) on the ballot(s) you wish to withdraw. You must provide proof of ownership for a ballot to be withdrawn. Any such request for the withdrawal of a ballot must be received before 5:00 pm, July 5, 2019. The following are acceptable forms of documentation:

• Property Deed
• Title Report
• Settlement Statement (HUD)