Santa Clara Council approves three ordinances including Santa Clara Drive rezone; Planning Commission hearing rescheduled to August 13
The Santa Clara City Council passed three ordinances at its July 22, 2026, meeting, including a rezone and site plan for 2998 Santa Clara Drive, according to a notice published July 28. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, and no vote tallies were included in the available records.
Rezone and site plan approved for 2998 Santa Clara Drive
Ordinance No. 2026-15 rezones 2998 Santa Clara Drive from the Historic District/R-1-10 Zone to the Historic District Mixed Use HD/MU Zone and approves a site plan for the property. The July 28 notice states the ordinance was passed by the City Council at its July 22 meeting.
Burial restrictions and city definitions updated
The council also passed two additional ordinances at the same meeting:
- **Ordinance No. 2026-14** updates City Code 12.24.100, which governs restrictions on burial in city cemeteries. A public hearing on the amendment was held July 22.
- **Ordinance No. 2026-16** adopts Chapter 17.08, Definitions, updating the city's official code definitions.
Rap Tax award discussed
The July 22 agenda included discussion and action to award the city's Rap Tax. The available records do not indicate the outcome of that item.
Work meeting covered rock cut slopes and fireworks
Also on July 22, the council held a work meeting for discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Planning Director Jim McNulty led a continued discussion on rock cut slopes, and Fire Chief Dan Cazier presented on fireworks regulations.
Planning Commission meeting cancelled
The regular Santa Clara Planning Commission meeting and public hearing scheduled for July 23, 2026, was cancelled. The only agenda item — a proposed rezoning of 12.99 acres at 4405 W. 1700 N. in the Big Rocks Subdivision (Lots 1, 2, and 3) from Open Space OS to Planned Development Commercial PDC — will be rescheduled. Applicants Randy and Sue Yocum seek to allow a wedding and event center on the property.
Coming up
- **August 13 — Santa Clara Planning Commission:** The commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed code amendment to Chapter 17.28.180 regarding rock cut slopes. The commission will also review the rescheduled rezoning request for 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, and 3) from Open Space OS to Planned Development Commercial PDC, including a project plan for a wedding and event center on the 12.99-acre property.
Note: Minutes for the July 22 City Council meetings have not yet been published. Details above are drawn from agendas and the July 28 ordinance notice; vote tallies were not available in the provided records.