City of Santa Clara, truly The Center of What’s Possible. Santa Clara, home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s Stadium along with the San Francisco 49ers.

Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council/Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.

Sep 18, 2021 · With over 19 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, bustling shopping centers and thriving businesses, Santa Clara is where you can find your mission. Located at the heart of Silicon Valley, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Santa Clara truly is “The Center of What’s Possible.”

Santa Clara was incorporated on July 5, 1852, and is known as "The Mission City." Santa Clara has a rich history in Santa Clara Valley. Select the topics below for more about the history of Santa Clara.

The Division administers City and State regulations for the design, construction and use and occupancy of all buildings under its jurisdiction in the City of Santa Clara. The Division provides the following services:

Jan 21, 2025 · The Permit Center is located in City Hall, 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. The Center was designed with a vision of customer service, focused in a single location, combined with highly trained employees, advanced technology, and a constantly improving review and approval process.

Dec 5, 2024 · Santa Clara has a long tradition of quality public services and a well-maintained infrastructure. The City has owned and operated its own electric, water and sewer utilities for over a century. Lower utility rates and high standards of service have encouraged the relocation and growth of businesses in our community.

May 17, 2022 · The City of Santa Clara is a full-service city – one of only a few communities in the Bay Area that has its own police, fire, library, recreation, and electric, water, and sewer utilities, as well as all of the other departments and civic amenities expected in a thriving community.

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Jan 17, 2025 · For over 70 years, Santa Clara Swim Club has been committed to the pursuit of saving lives, building community, developing athletes, and providing healthy alternatives to the members and community it serves.