2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Santa Clara County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Parades on Santa Clara County roads require permits from Roads and Airports plus Sheriff coordination for traffic control. Cities including San Jose, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale issue parade permits independently under their own municipal codes.
Santa Clara County's permanent outdoor dining programs vary by city. San Jose Al Fresco transitioned pandemic parklets to a permanent program in 2024, while Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale operate parallel programs with separate design and permit standards.
1 cities in Santa Clara County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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