The City of Palo Alto Development Center brings together representatives from several departments within the City to provide efficient and courteous service in one central location across from City Hall.
Development and permitting services include:
- Building Services:
Building permits; electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits; demolition permits; pre-application consultation; code enforcement assistance; building inspections; grading permits; building and property records
- Planning Services:
Zoning information; pre-application counseling; planning permit information and architectural review, historic, subdivision and variance applications
- Public Works, Utilities and Fire Services:
Flood zone and Federal Emergency Management Agency information; grading and drainage guide- lines; street work and public right-of-way; encroachment permits; fire prevention; hazardous materials; certificates of compliance; utility plan review.
