Municipal Code Chapter 19.08 definitions

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 26-2286: revises definitions of "attic" and "garages," establishes new "square footage" definition to align with state law.
• Where it stands: First reading introduced and passed October 6, 2026; second reading scheduled October 20, 2026.
• Next: Second reading and final enactment expected October 20, 2026.

Action history

• September 1 and 15, 2026: Item postponed to October 6 at both meetings.
• October 6, 2026 (first reading): Motion (Fruen/Wang) passed 5-0 to introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance 26-2286. Counsel John Cardenas presented on the proposed amendments.

From the video (October 6, 2026)

2026-10-06 - City Council: The new square footage definition excludes underground space and applies only to later applications; residential garage excludes large structured parking; an attic is excluded only if entirely unfinished with no permanent stairs or operable windows.

Sources

• Minutes, September 1, 2026: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1365645&GUID=1A5EB7F4-E11B-4A01-B87F-A5884FC0469E
• Minutes, September 15, 2026: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1365646&GUID=1C097E6F-4111-4C81-B2CE-519AB3C63254
• Minutes, October 6, 2026: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1365647&GUID=29EDEDC0-2D0B-4B5A-9265-015AAE7E86BF
• Agenda: https://cupertino.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5300&GID=341&G=74359C04-A5F0-4CB2-A97A-0032996BB90E

Log

2026-10-06 - City Council

First reading of Ordinance 26-2286 introduced and conducted. Counsel John Cardenas presented. Motion (Fruen/Wang) passed 5-0 to introduce and conduct first reading: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino to Amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.08 (Definitions)."

2026-09-15 - City Council

Item 4: Postponed to October 6, 2026.

2026-09-01 - City Council

Item 4: Postponed to October 6, 2026.