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

Palo Alto Green Building Program
Phone: 650-329-2189
Fax: 650-329-2240 
Planning And Community Environment News
City’s Amortization Study of CPI’s Plating Process
This topic was discussed at the City Council meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012.
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Planning and Transportation Issues of Interest - May 2012
A monthly update of recent actions and the current status of planning and transportation projects and issues
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Edgewood Plaza Final and Draft EIR
The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Edgewood Plaza Project (10PLN-00198) is available for review. The City Council hearing for the EIR and the project is scheduled for March 19, 2012. 
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Comprehensive Plan and Amendment
Learn more about the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process including the East Meadow and California Avenue Concept Plan Areas.
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AT&T DAS Citywide Wireless Communications Project
Information on the AT&T DAS citywide project.
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Wireless Technology and Cell Phones
Learn more about wireless communications facilities (cell phone antenna sites and related technology).
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Speaker Series Forum - Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The Planning and Community Environment Department Speaker Series Forum is a series of presentations sponsored by the Palo Alto Department of Planning & Community Environment to provide insight and guidance for preparing the Comprehensive Plan amendment.
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Zoning Ordinance
The Palo Alto Municipal Code
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Housing Element
The Housing Element is the chief policy document describing the City's housing needs, policies and programs.
( view housing element documents )
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Planning and Transportation Commission
The Planning & Transportation Commission is composed of seven members who are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City, and who are residents of the City of Palo Alto.
( visit the planning and transportation commission page )
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About the Zoning Ordinance Update
In 2007, the City of Palo Alto completed a comprehensive update of its Zoning Ordinance
( zoning ordinance update home page )
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Baylands Master Plan
2008 Updated Master Plan
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Development Reports
Periodic reports on new development in Palo Alto
( Development Reports )
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Architectural Review Board
About the Architectural Review Board, as well as links to agendas, reports, and the application review process
( More information on the Architectural Review Board )
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Historic Resources Board (HRB)
About the Historic Resources Board (HRB) as well as links to agendas, reports, the application process, and other information.

( More information on the Historic Resources Board )
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Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
New reservoir, wells and pump stations being constructed as part of this important Project approved by voters in November 2007.
( emergency water supply and storage faq page )
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Furnace Replacement
When does it make financial sense to replace a furnace?
( visit the development center )
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City Council Review of SUMC Project
The City Council will conduct their final review of the SUMC Project on June 6, 2011
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May 11 and May 18 2011 Planning & Transportation Commission Review and Packet Materials
On May 18, 2011, the Planning & Transportation Commission (P&TC) recommended approval of the SUMC Project to the City Council. Minutes from the May 11 and May 18, 2011 meeting are available here, as well as all of the printed and electronic attachments that were included as part of the P&TC staff report.
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1880 Embarcadero Road / Girl's Middle School
Basic project information provided by the applicant. Additional information is in the project file located at the Planning and Community Environment Department.
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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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Request a Parcel Report Online
A new online service for obtaining planning and zoning information.
( visit the development center home page )
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Sudden Oak Death Best Management Practices
The City of Palo Alto has prepared a handout on Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death.  Sudden Oak Death is an oak tree epidemic killing populations of coast live oak, black oak and tanoak trees at an unprecedented rate throughout California.
( urban canopy home page )
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East Meadow Circle Design Charrette
Charrettes are product-oriented and ideally result in a breakthrough event that helps to create a meaningful design plan.
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Tree Squirrels
General description and control information.
( palo alto animal services )
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