Planning & Community Environment Department 

The majority of PCE staff members, including those in Long Range Planning, Current Planning, 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) 329-2442
Fax | (650) 329-2154
Email | PlanDiv.Info@CityofPaloAlto.org

Development Services 

A handful of PCE Current Planning staff are co-located with the Development Services Department 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.