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285 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2496
Fax: 650-329-2240
Hours:
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Wed. open at 9:00am
Planning Review

Planning review takes place before building permits are issued, and is intended to ensure new development is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and environment. You will also find information on land use regulations that affect your property.

On this page:

1. Single-family/Duplex Information
2. Multi-family/Commercial Information
3. Subdivision, Parcel Maps, and Certificates of Compliance
4. Regulations for Special and Conditional Uses
5. Trees
6. Fees
7. Maps
8. Baylands Information

1. Single Family and Duplexes
Forms and information for property owners in single-family and two-family neighborhoods.
Application Form
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Application Withdrawal Form
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Fence Ordinance
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Fences in the Public Right of Way Policy
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Flood Zone Information
Item Dated: 06/16/2007
Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-family Residences
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Home Business Limitations
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Home Improvement Exception
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Home Improvement Exception Process
Item Dated: 08/08/2007
Home Improvement Exception Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 08/08/2007
Individual Review Guidelines
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Individual Review Submittal Package
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Sample Parcel Report
Sample Parcel Report
Item Dated: 11/07/2007
Single-family Zoning Technical Manual
Item Dated: 07/30/2007
Variance Process
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Variance Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Zone Map
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
2. Multi-family and Commercial
Forms, applications, and information for multi-family and commercial developments:
Application Form
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Application Withdrawal Form
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Architectural Review - Major: Handout
Item Dated: 08/08/2007
Architectural Review - Major: Project Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Architectural Review - Minor: Handout
Item Dated: 08/08/2007
Architectural Review - Minor: Project Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Architectural Review - Preliminary Review: Checklist
Item Dated: 08/13/2007
Architectural Review - Sign: Project Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Architectural Review - Types of Applications
Item Dated: 07/30/2007
Architectural Review Application Calendar
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Architectural Review FAQ
Item Dated: 07/30/2007
Architectural Review Public Meeting Submittal Deadlines
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Commercial Sidewalk Encroachments (including Outdoor Eating Areas)
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Data Sheet: (P) Pedestrian Shopping Combining District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: CD Commercial Downtown District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: CN Neighborhood Commercial District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: CS Service Commercial District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: GM General Manufacturing District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: RM-15 Low Density Multiple Family Residence District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: RM-30 Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Data Sheet: RM-40 High Density Multiple Family Residence District
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Downtown University and California Avenue Special Paving Treatments of Public Sidewalks
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 1, pp 1-19
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 2, pp 20-56
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 3, pp 57-A10
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Environmental Impact Assessment Worksheet
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Item Dated: 07/23/2007
Parking Requirements with Tables
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Planned Community Zone Change
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Sign Code
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Sign Guidelines
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Site and Design
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Variance Process
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Variance Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
What uses are allowed in what zone…
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Zone Change
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Zone Map
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
3. Subdivisions, Parcel Maps, Certificates of Compliance
Application for Certificate of Compliance
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Certificate of Compliance Submission Checklist
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Lot Line Adjustment Information
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Lot Line Confirmation Information
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Lot Line Removal Information
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Overview and Guidelines for the Review of Subdivision Projects
Item Dated: 12/03/2007
Soils Report Waiver Form
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
4. Special and Conditional Uses
Accessory Structures - e.g. garages, sheds, A/C units, etc…
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Conditional Use Permit Process
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Conditional Use Permit Submittal Checklist
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Development and Construction Near Streams - Guidelines and Standards
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
Temporary Use Permit
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Wireless Facilities: Additional Submittal Information
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Wireless Facilities: Checklist To Determine Whether a Wireless Facility is Categorically Excluded
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
5. Trees
Protected Tree Removal Application Form
Item Dated: 08/29/2007
Tree Removal Checklist (Applicant Checklist)
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
6. Planning Fees
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Informational Handout
Item Dated: 11/05/2007
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Request for Estimate
Item Dated: 11/05/2007
Cost Recovery Agreement
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
Impact Fees
Item Dated: 08/14/2009
Parkland Dedication Requirements
Item Dated: 07/08/2008
Planning Fees
Item Dated: 08/17/2009
7. Maps - Zoning
a. Zone Map Key
Item Dated: 07/21/2007
b. Planning District Map
Item Dated: 10/15/2006
c. Land Use Designation Map
Item Dated: 08/08/2007
Zone Legend
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone List
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 01
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 02
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 03
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 04
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 05
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 06
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 07
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 08
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 09
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 10
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 11
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 12
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 13
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 14
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 15
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 16
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
Zone Page 17
Item Dated: 07/18/2006
8. Baylands Information
Site Assessment and Design Guidelines Baylands Nature Preserve
Baylands Site and Design Guidelines
Item Dated: 09/03/2008
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