Creek/Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance Update
To implement the policies and programs related to creek corridor protection in the Palo Alto's Comprehensive Plan, the City is revising its Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance (Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.40.140). This update is intended to protect the City's waterways from future developmental impacts while improving their function as riparian habitat connectivity corridors, where possible.
The update aims to amend regulations to preserve natural vegetation and habitats, to protect the integrity of the creek banks, and to manage public access to these resources while providing opportunities for future development alongside streams and creeks.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
To be updated as meetings are scheduled.
Prior Public Meetings
| Date |
Meeting |
Agenda or Supplemental Documents |
Video |
| February 6, 2025 |
Community Meeting (hybrid) |
Presentation(PDF, 4MB) |
Video - Presentation
Video - Discussion
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| October 9, 2024 |
Planning and Transportation Commission Hearing |
Agenda (Item #2)
Staff report and attachments can be found on the agenda linked above.
|
Video |
| August 14, 2024 |
Planning and Transportation Commission Study Session |
Agenda (Item #3)
Staff report and attachments can be found on the agenda linked above.
|
Video |
| April 4, 2024 |
Architectural Review Board Informational Report |
Agenda (Item #4)
Staff report and attachments can be found on the agenda linked above.
|
Video |
| March 5, 2024 |
Community Information Session (virtual) |
Presentation(PDF, 3MB) |
Video |