Planning & Development Services

PDS staff members, including those in Long Range Planning, Current Planning and Historic Planning, Code Enforcement and Transportation are located within City Hall.

Location
250 Hamilton Avenue – Fifth Floor 
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Hours
Monday – Thursday | 8:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:30pm 
Friday | 8:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Closed alternate Fridays – please see City calendar for details. 

Contact Information
Phone | (650) 329-2441 ext.0
Fax | (650) 329-2154
Email | PlanDiv.Info@CityofPaloAlto.org

Development Services 

A handful of Current Planning staff are co-located with Development Services  to assist with building permit and zoning questions.

Location
285 Hamilton Avenue – First Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Hours
Monday – Friday |9:00am – 4:00pm

Contact Information
Phone | (650) 617-3117 
Fax | (650) 329-2240
Email | Planner@CityofPaloAlto.org

Staff Directory 

Please use the Staff Directory to connect with a particular individual within our department. 

Boards and Commissions

Please peruse the Boards and Commissions page to learn more about these groups and their meetings and members.