City of Palo Alto Ordinances

How to use this page-
When you click on the Ordinance (with a red border) it will bring you directly to that particular Ordinance.  If you wish to search for a specific topic, go to the top to Edit, then Find, type in the word.

1909 - 1950 | Ordinances 0001 - 1316

1951 - 1960 | Ordinances 1317 - 1988

1961 - 1970 | Ordinances 1989 - 2591

1971 - 1980 | Ordinances 2592 - 3254

 1981 - 1990 | Ordinances 3255 - 4007

1991 - 2010 | Ordinances 4008 - 5109

2011 | Ordinances 5110 - 5137

2012 | Ordinances 5136 - 5177

2013 | Ordinances 5178 - 5225

2014 | Ordinances 5226 - 5294 

2015 | Ordinances 5295 - 5369

2016 I Ordinances 5370 - 5403

2017 | Ordinances 5404 - 5422

2018 | Ordinances 5423 - 5457

2019 | Ordinances 5458 - 5486

2020 | Ordinances 5487 -

As time permits, we will be linking additional lists of Ordinances. 

 If you have any questions please contact the City Clerk’s office at (650) 329-2571.

For access to viewing Ordinances prior to 1991 please visit the City Clerk's office where there is a kiosk system available.