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Location:
285 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2496
Fax: 650-329-2240
Hours:
Hours
M-F 8:00 am-noon, 1:00--4:00pm
Wed. open at 9:00am
Development Center

At the Development Center, City staff from our Fire, Public Works, Building, Planning, and Utilities departments work together professionally and promptly to monitor code compliance and enhance the quality of development projects throughout the community.

Notices

  • On Tuesday, May 20, the Development Center will be closed from 8 am until 9 am for staff training
  • Building Permit submittals will no longer be accepted after 12pm

Featured Topics

New Green Building Requirements Proposed
On April 17, 2008, the Architectural Review Board will consider a draft green building ordinance to recommend to the City Council.
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Wildfire High-Risk Areas - New Regulations and Assistance
Information and assistance for meeting new requirements for fire-resistant construction in areas at high risk for wildfires.
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2007 California Code Adoption Ordinances available online
View the 2007 California Codes as adopted by the City of Palo Alto
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Development Center Contact Information
Contact information for the departments of the Development Center, and whom to call for various types of information.
( development center home page )
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to many questions.
( visit the development center home page )
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Getting Started with Construction
On this page you will find some basic information regarding construction regulations in Palo Alto.
( visit the development center home page )
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Development Reports
Periodic reports on development in Palo Alto.
New Building Permits over $250,000 - April 2008
Revision Date: 05/06/2008
Building Permit Activity - April 2008
Revision Date: 05/06/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 5/5
Revision Date: 05/05/2008
New Planning Applications - 5/5
Revision Date: 05/05/2008
New Planning Applications - 4/28
Revision Date: 04/28/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 4/28
Revision Date: 04/28/2008
New Planning Applications - 4/21
Revision Date: 04/21/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 4/21
Revision Date: 04/21/2008
Demolition Permits Issued - 4/14
Revision Date: 04/14/2008
New Planning Applications - 4/14
Revision Date: 04/14/2008
2007 Codes
2007 California Building Codes
Revision Date: 01/17/2008
2007 California Fire Codes
Revision Date: 01/17/2008
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