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Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2441
Fax: 650-329-2154
Hours:
Planning Department Hours (Civic Center)
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

NOTE: For permits, visit the City's Development Center web page for location and hours of operation of the City's permit center.
Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Section of the Department of Planning and Community Environment is responsible for enforcement of property maintenance, zoning, and building codes throughout Palo Alto. Many departments throughout the City are also responsible for enforcing City codes. Contact information is available below for a variety of code issues.

Online reporting

Report a code violation online...

Property maintenance, zoning/land use, illegal construction

West of Waverley Street:

Brian Reynolds, Code Enforcement Officer

650-329-2358

East of Waverley Street:

Judy Glaes, Code Enforcement Officer

650-329-2276

Trees (on private property)

Dave Dockter, Planning Arborist650-329-3145

Trees (City trees)

Public Works Department, Operations Division 650-496-5953

Graffiti

Public Works Department, Operations Division

650-496-6974

More Contact Information

City Phone List
About Code Enforcement
The Palo Alto City Council has adopted City Codes (laws) specifically designed to ensure the absence of blight, nuisances, and to maintain a clean environment for all citizens in our community.
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Report Code Violations
In an average year, the City receives several complaints related to possible code enforcement violations. Please call/email respective code enforcement officers with your complaint.
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