International Conference of Building officials, ICBO (The people who write the UBC Building Code)
Santa Clara Valley Water District (flood zones)
Santa Clara Department of Environment Health (Responsible for septic systems)
Contractors State Licensing Board, San Jose Office
More Resources
American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
American Institute of Architects, National
County of Santa Clara (main site)
County Planning Department
County Building Department
City Government Sites
A variety of government sites to aid your planning process: