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Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Center
Find the answers to many questions about the Palo Alto Development Center.
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Flood Zone Descriptions
Here's an explanation of the meaning of the various flood zones.
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Utility Service Application Forms & Guidelines
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1. Most Used
Below are the most commonly used forms and information when applying for a building permit.
Building Permit Application
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Building Permit Plan Revision
Revision Date: 01/16/2008
Demolition Permit Application
Revision Date: 11/06/2009
Reroofing Permit
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Routing Form
Revision Date: 11/22/2010
Single Family Construction Guide (City of Palo Alto)
Revision Date: 09/01/2011
Single Family New Home/Addition Plan Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 05/16/2008
Tenant Improvement Checklist
Revision Date: 01/16/2008
Use and Occupancy Certificate Application
Revision Date: 08/31/2010
Use and Occupancy Information
Revision Date: 08/31/2010
Utility Application & Requirements - Electric Service - Commercial/Multi-family Service
Commercial/Multi-family Electric Service Application & Requirements
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Utility Application for Disconnection prior to Demolition
Application for Utility Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 03/24/2008
Utility Application, Requirements, & Installation Details - Electric Service - Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Utility Application, Requirements, & Installation Details - Temporary Electric Service
Temporary Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Utility Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Utility Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Utility Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Utility Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
Utility Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Water, Gas, Wastewater Service Application Form (Load Sheet) - Residential
Residential - Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility Service Application - Load Sheet
Revision Date: 10/07/2010
Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility Service Application (Load Sheet) - Commercial / Multi-family
Commercial / Multi-family - Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility Service Application (Load Sheet), and Guidelines for Service Design Load Information.
Revision Date: 10/07/2010
2. Other Forms
Other forms you may need when applying for a building permit:
Address Change
Revision Date: 08/01/2009
After Hours or Weekend Inspections
Revision Date: 01/29/2010
Alternative Materials and Methods Application
Revision Date: 05/17/2011
Conditional Meter Release (Building Division)
Revision Date: 07/20/2011
Development and Construction Near Streams - Guidelines and Standards
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-Family Residences
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Handicap Hardship Exception
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Hazardous Materials Disclosure Statement
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Hazardous Materials Inventory
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Impervious Area Calculation Worksheet
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Large project inspection request form
Revision Date: 12/22/2010
Outside Plan Check
Revision Date: 11/02/2010
Overview of the Fire and Building Permit Process
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Permit Expiration Policy
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Phased Occupancy (Commercial)
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
Photovoltaic Submittal Checklist (Commercial)
Revision Date: 10/17/2011
Photovoltaic Submittal Checklist (Residential)
Revision Date: 10/17/2011
Photovoltiac Loadsheet
Revision Date: 07/27/2010
Plan Set Requirements
The number of plan set you must provide depends on a number of conditions. This worksheet will help you to determine how may plan sets you must supply.
Revision Date: 01/16/2008
Public Works Department Information for Residential Construction
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Solar Water Heating Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 03/25/2011
Special Inspection & Testing Forms
Revision Date: 11/17/2010
Temporary Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Temporary Electric Service Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 08/30/2010
Temporary Occupancy (Commercial)
Revision Date: 04/11/2011
Temporary Occupancy (Residential)
Revision Date: 08/06/2008
Water Heater Information
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Wildfire High-Risk Areas - Building Regulations and Products
Revision Date: 02/25/2008
3. Fees
Building Fees
Revision Date: 10/26/2010
Electrical Permit Fees
Revision Date: 08/01/2009
Fire and Hazardous Materials Fees
Revision Date: 02/02/2009
Mechanical Fees
Revision Date: 08/01/2009
Plumbing Fees
Revision Date: 08/01/2009
Public Works
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
Utility Connections: Dark Fiber Connection Fees
Revision Date: 07/01/2010
Utility Connections: Electric Service Connection Fees
Revision Date: 08/08/2008
Utility Connections: Gas Service Connection Fees
Revision Date: 08/08/2008
Utility Connections: Sewer Service Connection Fees
Revision Date: 07/02/2010
Utility Connections: Water Service Connection Fees
Revision Date: 07/02/2010
4. Tree Protection
Forms and information related to trees on the property:
Chapter 8:10 Tree Preservation and Management Regulations
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
Frequently Asked Tree Questions
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Inspection Schedule
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
Overview
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
SD#503 - Street Tree Well Detail - Sidewalk Location
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#504 - Street Tree Detail - Planter Strip Location
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Street Tree Verification
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Tree Disclosure Statement
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
Tree Grate Installation Details
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Tree Protection during Construction - Detail 605
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Tree Protection Instruction Sheet T-1
Revision Date: 09/30/2008
Tree Protection Specifications
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Tree Protection Warning Sign
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Tree Technical Manual
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
5. Public Works Specifications
Driveway Approach Design & Construction Requirements
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Paving of Parking Areas Adjacent to Edge of Pavement in Unimproved Street Areas
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#120 - Driveway Approach Detail for Vertical Curb
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#121 - Driveway Approach Detail for Rolled Curb
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#133 - Vertical Curb and Gutter Detail
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#134 - Rolled Curb and Gutter Detail
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#141 - Sidewalk Construction Detail
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#301 - Catchbasin for Type A Curb
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#301 - Catchbasin Hood Frame and Grate
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#302- Catchbasin for Type B Curb
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#311 - Storm Drain Manhole Frame and Cover
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#312 - Storm Drain Manhole
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#321 - Curb Outlet Detail for Gravity Flow
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
SD#401 - Trench Detail
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Special Paving Treatments of Public Sidewalks
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
7. Utility Forms and Handouts
A Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Utility Guide to Electric Service Application Procedure
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
A Guide to Utility Disconnection prior to Demolition
A Guide to Utility Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
A Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
A Guide to Water-Gas-Wastewater Utility Service Application
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Application for Disconnection prior to Demolition
Utility Application for Disconnection prior to Demolition
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Commercial / Multi-Family Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater)
Commercial / Multi-Family Utility Service Application for Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater Facilities Installation
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Commercial / Multi-family Packet (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Packet for Commercial / Multi-family Utility Service Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Utility Declaration concerning Tenancy of Buildings prior to Issuance of a Demolition Permit
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Electric Temporary Service Packet - Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Electric Temporary Service Packet - Application, Requirements, & Installation Details
Revision Date: 06/09/2009
Electric Vehicle Charger Information
Information on Installing Chargers for your Electric Vehicle
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Lockout/Tagout Protocol
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
Single Family Residential Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater)
Single Family Residential Utility Service Application for Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater Facilities Installation
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Single Family Residential Packet (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Packet for Single Family Residential Application (Electric, Water, Gas, & Wastewater) - Application, Requirements & Installation Notes
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Water Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Revision Date: 08/25/2010
Development Reports
Periodic reports on development in Palo Alto.
Building Permit Activity - October 2010
Revision Date: 11/01/2010
Building Permits Issued/Pending over $250,000 - October 2010
Revision Date: 11/01/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 01/04/10
Revision Date: 01/06/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 02/01
Revision Date: 02/02/2012
Demolition Permits Issued - 02/18
Revision Date: 02/25/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 02/25
Revision Date: 03/17/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 04/28
Revision Date: 04/30/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 05/02
Revision Date: 05/09/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 05/04
Revision Date: 05/08/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 05/16
Revision Date: 05/17/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 05/25
Revision Date: 06/06/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 05/27
Revision Date: 06/01/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 07/07
Revision Date: 07/07/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 07/09
Revision Date: 07/16/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 07/20
Revision Date: 07/20/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 08/09
Revision Date: 08/09/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 08/11
Revision Date: 09/02/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 08/17
Revision Date: 08/18/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 08/18
Revision Date: 09/11/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 08/31
Revision Date: 09/01/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 09/15
Revision Date: 09/26/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 09/23
Revision Date: 10/06/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 09/30
Revision Date: 10/14/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 1/28
Revision Date: 02/01/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 1/3
Revision Date: 01/09/2012
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/01-10/30
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/02
Revision Date: 10/05/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/05
Revision Date: 10/06/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/14
Revision Date: 10/20/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/15
Revision Date: 10/20/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/21
Revision Date: 10/29/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/29
Revision Date: 11/01/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 10/30
Revision Date: 11/24/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/16
Revision Date: 11/22/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/17
Revision Date: 12/02/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/25
Revision Date: 12/09/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/29
Revision Date: 12/06/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/30
Revision Date: 11/30/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 11/5
Revision Date: 11/09/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 12/16
Revision Date: 12/16/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 12/16
Revision Date: 12/16/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 12/18
Revision Date: 01/13/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 12/22
Revision Date: 12/27/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 2/23
Revision Date: 03/02/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 3/19
Revision Date: 03/19/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 4/09
Revision Date: 04/13/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/14
Revision Date: 06/23/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/16
From April 10 thru June 16, 2010
Revision Date: 06/21/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/16
Revision Date: 06/16/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/2
Revision Date: 06/02/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/24
Revision Date: 06/24/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/27
Revision Date: 07/06/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/30
Revision Date: 07/01/2009
Demolition Permits Issued - 6/9
Revision Date: 06/09/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 8/11
Revision Date: 08/16/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 9/12
Revision Date: 09/12/2011
Demolition Permits Issued - 9/21
Revision Date: 09/22/2010
Demolition Permits Issued - July 28, 2008
Revision Date: 07/28/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - Till 4/15
Revision Date: 04/20/2011
Demolition Permits Issues - 03/01
Revision Date: 03/24/2009
Demolition Permits Issues - 04/07
Revision Date: 04/08/2009
Demolition Permits Issues - 07/28
Revision Date: 08/07/2008
Demolition Permits Issues - 11/14
Revision Date: 11/20/2008
Development Permits Issued - 01/24
Revision Date: 01/25/2011
New Building Permits over $250,000 - December 2009
Revision Date: 01/06/2010
New Demolition Permits Issued - 01/09
Revision Date: 03/16/2009
New Planning Applications - 11/11
Revision Date: 11/20/2008
New Planning Applications - 01/04/10
Revision Date: 01/06/2010
New Planning Applications - 01/06
Revision Date: 01/13/2009
New Planning Applications - 01/07-01/26
Revision Date: 01/27/2009
New Planning Applications - 01/14
Revision Date: 01/14/2011
New Planning Applications - 02/01
Revision Date: 02/02/2012
New Planning Applications - 02/28
Revision Date: 02/25/2011
New Planning Applications - 03/02
Revision Date: 03/16/2009
New Planning Applications - 03/14
Revision Date: 03/17/2011
New Planning Applications - 03/16
Revision Date: 03/16/2009
New Planning Applications - 03/23
Revision Date: 03/24/2009
New Planning Applications - 04/06
Revision Date: 04/08/2009
New Planning Applications - 04/28
Revision Date: 04/30/2009
New Planning Applications - 05/04
Revision Date: 05/08/2009
New Planning Applications - 05/05 to 06/01
Revision Date: 06/01/2009
New Planning Applications - 05/09
Revision Date: 05/09/2011
New Planning Applications - 05/16
Revision Date: 05/17/2011
New Planning Applications - 06/21
Revision Date: 06/23/2009
New Planning Applications - 06/28
Revision Date: 07/01/2009
New Planning Applications - 07/06
Revision Date: 07/07/2010
New Planning Applications - 07/13
Revision Date: 07/16/2009
New Planning Applications - 07/19
Revision Date: 07/19/2010
New Planning Applications - 07/28
Revision Date: 08/07/2008
New Planning Applications - 08/05
Revision Date: 09/12/2008
New Planning Applications - 08/09
Revision Date: 08/09/2010
New Planning Applications - 08/11
Revision Date: 08/11/2008
New Planning Applications - 08/16
Revision Date: 08/16/2010
New Planning Applications - 08/17
Revision Date: 08/18/2009
New Planning Applications - 08/18
Revision Date: 08/18/2008
New Planning Applications - 08/25
Revision Date: 09/02/2008
New Planning Applications - 08/31
Revision Date: 09/01/2010
New Planning Applications - 09/01
Revision Date: 09/11/2008
New Planning Applications - 09/08
Revision Date: 09/16/2008
New Planning Applications - 09/15
Revision Date: 09/26/2008
New Planning Applications - 09/23
Revision Date: 10/06/2008
New Planning Applications - 09/30
Revision Date: 10/06/2008
New Planning Applications - 09/30
Revision Date: 10/05/2009
New Planning Applications - 1/25
Revision Date: 01/24/2010
New Planning Applications - 1/31
Revision Date: 02/01/2011
New Planning Applications - 10/06
Revision Date: 10/06/2011
New Planning Applications - 10/07
Revision Date: 10/14/2008
New Planning Applications - 10/14
Revision Date: 10/21/2008
New Planning Applications - 10/18
Revision Date: 10/20/2011
New Planning Applications - 10/19
Revision Date: 10/20/2010
New Planning Applications - 10/21
Revision Date: 10/30/2008
New Planning Applications - 10/27
Revision Date: 10/29/2009
New Planning Applications - 10/28
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
New Planning Applications - 11/01
Revision Date: 11/01/2010
New Planning Applications - 11/04
Revision Date: 11/13/2008
New Planning Applications - 11/08
Revision Date: 11/09/2010
New Planning Applications - 11/18
Revision Date: 12/02/2008
New Planning Applications - 11/22
Revision Date: 11/22/2010
New Planning Applications - 11/25
Revision Date: 12/09/2008
New Planning Applications - 11/30
Revision Date: 11/30/2011
New Planning Applications - 12/06
Revision Date: 12/06/2010
New Planning Applications - 12/16
Revision Date: 12/16/2009
New Planning Applications - 12/16
Revision Date: 12/16/2011
New Planning Applications - 12/20
Revision Date: 12/20/2010
New Planning Applications - 12/20
Revision Date: 01/09/2012
New Planning Applications - 12/22
Revision Date: 01/07/2009
New Planning Applications - 12/31
Revision Date: 12/31/2010
New Planning Applications - 2/16
Revision Date: 02/17/2009
New Planning Applications - 2/2
Revision Date: 02/02/2010
New Planning Applications - 2/28
Revision Date: 03/02/2010
New Planning Applications - 3/22
Revision Date: 03/22/2010
New Planning Applications - 4/12
Revision Date: 04/13/2010
New Planning Applications - 6/03
Revision Date: 06/06/2011
New Planning Applications - 6/16
Revision Date: 06/16/2008
New Planning Applications - 6/17
Revision Date: 06/23/2011
New Planning Applications - 6/21
From April 12 thru June 21, 2010
Revision Date: 06/21/2010
New Planning Applications - 6/23
Revision Date: 06/23/2008
New Planning Applications - 6/28
Revision Date: 06/28/2010
New Planning Applications - 6/9
Revision Date: 06/09/2008
New Planning Applications - 7/29
Revision Date: 07/28/2008
New Planning Applications - 7/5
Revision Date: 07/06/2011
New Planning Applications - 8/16
Revision Date: 08/16/2011
New Planning Applications - 9/12
Revision Date: 09/12/2011
New Planning Applications - 9/20
Revision Date: 09/22/2010
New Planning Applications - Till 4/15
Revision Date: 04/20/2011
2007 Codes
2007 California Fire Codes
Revision Date: 01/17/2008
2007 California Mechanical Code
Revision Date: 06/10/2008
2007 California Plumbing Code
Revision Date: 06/10/2008
2008 California Energy Efficiency Standards
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Building Code, Historic Building Code, and Existing Building Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Electrical Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Fire Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Mechanical Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Plumbing Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
2010 California Residential Code
Revision Date: 01/01/2011
California Green Building Code (CALGreen)
Revision Date: 01/03/2011
1. Public Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities
For additional information on Public Works specifications for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and other street and sidewalk features, see the "Building Permits" page.
Construction in a Public Street - General Permit Conditions
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Insurance Certificate Guidelines for Work on Public Property or Right-of-Way
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Performance Bond Form for Permit Condition Fulfillment
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Portland Cement Concrete and Asphalt Concrete Work Special Conditions
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Street Cut Determination Worksheet
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Street Work Permit Application
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Street Work Permit Information
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
USA Marking and Removal Requirements
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
2. Construction Logistics
Regulations you must comply with during construction. In some cases, you may be required to submit logistics or traffic control plans prior to construction.
"No Parking - Tow Away" Sign Posting Requirements
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Construction Site Fire Safety
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Logistics Plan Preparation Guidelines
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Materials Storage in the Public Right-of-Way Policy
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Noise Exception Permit Application (Police Dept)
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Noise Regulations
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Pollution Prevention - It's Part of the Plan
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Traffic Control Plan Submission Guidelines
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Traffic Control Plan Typicals
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Truck Route Map and Regulations
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
1. Single Family and Duplexes
Forms and information for property owners in single-family and two-family neighborhoods.
Application Form
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Application Withdrawal Form
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Fence Code
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Fences in the Public Right of Way Policy
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Flood Zone Information
Revision Date: 06/16/2007
Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-family Residences
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Home Business Limitations
Revision Date: 08/12/2011
Home Improvement Exception (HIE) Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Home Improvement Exception (HIE) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Individual Review (IR) Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Individual Review Guidelines
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Individual Review Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Sample Parcel Report
Sample Parcel Report
Revision Date: 11/07/2007
Single-family Zoning Technical Manual
Revision Date: 07/30/2007
Variance Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Variance Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
2. Multi-family and Commercial
Forms, applications, and information for multi-family and commercial developments:
Application Form
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Application Withdrawal Form
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Architectural Review (Minor) Process Handout
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Architectural Review (Major) Process Handout
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Architectural Review (Major) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Architectural Review (Minor) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 01/26/2011
Architectural Review (Preliminary) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Architectural Review (Sign) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Commercial Sidewalk Encroachments (including Outdoor Eating Areas)
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Downtown University and California Avenue Special Paving Treatments of Public Sidewalks
Revision Date: 07/21/2007
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 1, pp 1-19
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 2, pp 20-56
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 3, pp 57-A10
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
El Camino Real Sign Guidelines
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Environmental Impact Assessment Worksheet
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
Planned Community Zone Change
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Sign Code
Revision Date: 06/16/2011
Site and Design
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Variance Process Handout
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Variance Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
What uses are allowed in what zone…
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
Zone Change
Revision Date: 07/19/2006
6. Planning Fees
City of Palo Alto Development Impact Fees
Revision Date: 10/12/2011
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Informational Handout
Revision Date: 11/05/2007
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Request for Estimate
Revision Date: 11/05/2007
Cost Recovery Agreement
Revision Date: 09/20/2011
Parkland Dedication Requirements
Revision Date: 07/08/2008
Planning Fee Schedule
Revision Date: 10/25/2011
Santa Clara County CEQA Filing Fees Notice
Santa Clara County CEQA Filing Fees Notice
Revision Date: 01/12/2010
7. Maps, Zoning
A. Zoning Districts Index Map
Key Index Online Zone Map
Revision Date: 08/15/2007
B. Zoning Districts Map Legend
Zone District Map Legend
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
C. Zoning District Map Revision List
Zoning District Map Revision List
Revision Date: 06/24/2011
D. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map
Revision Date: 08/08/2007
E. Planning Staff Review District Map
Planning Staff Project Review Districts
Revision Date: 07/29/2011
Zone List
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
8. Baylands Information
Baylands Nature Preserve Site Assessment and Design Guidelines
Baylands Site and Design Guidelines
Revision Date: 09/03/2008
Residential Building Inspection Checklist
Checklist for building inspections.
All Trades
All Trades
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Common Errors and Pitfalls
Common Errors and Pitfalls
Revision Date: 10/29/2008
Demolition
Demolition
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Drywall
Drywall
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Electrical Meter Release
Electrical Meter Release
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Final Inspection
Final Inspection
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Foundation
Foundation
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Gas Meter Release
Gas Meter Release
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Insulation
Insulation
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Insulation
Insulation
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Joist
Joist
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Pre-Demolition Utilities Removal
Pre-Demolition Utilities Removal
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Roof and Exterior Sheathing
Roof and Exterior Sheathing
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Sequence of Inspections
Sequence of Inspections
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Temporary Power Pole
Temporary Power Pole
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
Underfloor Insulation
Underfloor Insulation
Revision Date: 11/04/2008
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