Current Planning

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: 7/19/2006
Fence Code
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Fences in the Public Right of Way Policy
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Flood Zone Information
Revision Date: 6/16/2007
Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-family Residences
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Home Business Limitations
Revision Date: 8/12/2011
Home Improvement Exception (HIE) Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Home Improvement Exception (HIE) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Individual Review (IR) Prelim Process
Revision Date: 1/10/2013
Individual Review (IR) Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Individual Review Guidelines
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Individual Review Statement of Understanding
Revision Date: 8/9/2012
Individual Review Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 3/6/2012
Sample Parcel Report
Sample Parcel Report
Revision Date: 11/7/2007
Single-family Zoning Technical Manual
Revision Date: 7/30/2007
Variance Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Variance Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Zone Map
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
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: 7/21/2007
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: 6/11/2013
Architectural Review (Minor) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 6/11/2013
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: 7/21/2007
Downtown University and California Avenue Special Paving Treatments of Public Sidewalks
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 1, pp 1-19
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 2, pp 20-56
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines: Part 3, pp 57-A10
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
El Camino Real Sign Guidelines
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Environmental Impact Assessment Worksheet
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Hearing Request and Appeal Form
Revision Date: 7/23/2007
Planned Community Zone Change
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Sign Code
Revision Date: 6/16/2011
Site and Design
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
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: 7/19/2006
Zone Change
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Zone Map
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
3. Subdivisions, Parcel Maps, Certificates of Compliance
Application for Certificate of Compliance
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Certificate of Compliance Submission Checklist
Revision Date: 8/16/2011
Lot Line Adjustment Information
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Lot Line Confirmation Information
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Lot Line Removal Information
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Overview and Guidelines for the Review of Subdivision Projects
Revision Date: 12/3/2007
Soils Report Waiver Form
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
4. Special and Conditional Uses
Accessory Structures - e.g. garages, sheds, A/C units, etc…
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
Conditional Use Permit ( CUP) Process
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Development and Construction Near Streams - Guidelines and Standards
Revision Date: 7/21/2007
Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Process and Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Wireless Facilities Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Wireless Facilities: Checklist To Determine Whether a Wireless Facility is Categorically Excluded
Revision Date: 7/19/2006
5. Trees
Protected Tree Removal Application Form
Revision Date: 8/29/2007
Protected Tree Removal Submittal Checklist
Revision Date: 12/15/2010
Sheet T-1 Special Tree Protection Instructions
Revision Date: 10/31/2012
Tree Disclosure Statement
Revision Date: 10/31/2012
6. Planning Fees
City of Palo Alto Development Impact Fees
Revision Date: 6/18/2013
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Informational Handout
Revision Date: 11/5/2007
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee - Request for Estimate
Revision Date: 11/5/2007
Cost Recovery Agreement
Revision Date: 8/27/2010
Parkland Dedication Requirements
Revision Date: 7/8/2008
Planning Fee Schedule
Revision Date: 8/27/2012
Santa Clara County CEQA Filing Fees Notice
Santa Clara County CEQA Filing Fees Notice
Revision Date: 11/28/2012
7. Maps, Zoning
A. Zoning Districts Index Map
Key Index Online Zone Map
Revision Date: 8/15/2007
B. Zoning Districts Map Legend
Zone District Map Legend
Revision Date: 7/18/2006
C. Zoning District Map Revision List
Zoning District Map Revision List
Revision Date: 6/24/2011
D. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map
Revision Date: 8/8/2007
E. Planning Staff Review District Map
Planning Staff Project Review Districts
Revision Date: 11/28/2012
Zone List
Revision Date: 7/18/2006
8. Baylands Information
Baylands Nature Preserve Site Assessment and Design Guidelines
Baylands Site and Design Guidelines
Revision Date: 9/3/2008
9. El Camino Real Guidelines
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
Revision Date: 3/9/2010
South El Camino Real Design Guidelines
Revision Date: 3/9/2010