Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
For Information on ADU
Email: planner@CityofPaloAlto.org
Phone: 650-617-3117
Recent & Upcoming Events
State law adopted in the fall of 2019 led to the City's preparation and adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance which was effective until January 31, 2021. Staff presented the new ADU ordinance to City Council on October 5, 2020 and it was formally adopted – replacing the Interim Urgency Ordinance. The new ordinance (5507) was effective 30 days after the second reading of the adopted ordinance on October 26. In the meeting on October 5, Council directed staff to return to the PTC regarding outstanding items that members of the community had requested Council adopt. Currently, staff anticipates going to PTC for a study session of these items in January of 2021.
June 2017 to Present Ordinance Update Meeting Materials
City Council Meetings
- October 5, 2020 City Council Public Hearing- Staff Report
- October 5, 2020 City Council Public Hearing- Action Minutes
- January 13, 2020 City Council Public Hearing - Action Minutes
- November 5, 2018 City Council Second Reading Staff Report
- October 1, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Staff Report
- October 1, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Action Minutes
- August 27, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Staff Report
- August 27, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Action Minutes
- February 26, City Council Second Reading - Staff Report
- February 26, City Council Second Reading - Action Minutes
- January 29, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Staff Report
- January 29, 2018 City Council Public Hearing - Action Minutes
Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings
- May 27, 2020 PTC Public Hearing- Staff Report
- May 27, 2020 PTC Public Hearing- Meeting Minutes
- April 25, 2018 PTC Public Hearing - Staff Report
- April 25, 2018 PTC Public Hearing - Meeting Minutes
- March 28, 2018 PTC Public Hearing - Staff Report
- March 28, 2018 PTC Public Hearing - Meeting Minutes
- January 10,2018 PTC Study Session - Staff Report
- January 10, 2018, PTC Study Session - Meeting Minutes
- December 13, 2017PTC Study Session - Staff Report (item continued)
Initial Ordinance Update Meeting Materials (January 2016- June 2017)
City Council Meetings
- May 8, 2017 City Council Second Reading on ADU - Staff Report
- May 8, 2017 City Council Second Reading Action Minutes
- April 17, 2017 City Council First Reading on ADU - Staff Report
- April 17, 2017 City Council First Reading Meeting Action Minutes
- March 7, 2017 City Council Public Hearing on ADU - Staff Report
- March 7, 2017 City Council Public Hearing Meeting Action Minutes
Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings
- November 30, 2016 PTC Public Hearing on ADU - Staff Report
- November 30, 2016 PTC Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
- July 27, 2016 PTC Study Session - Staff Report
- July 27, 2016 PTC Study Session Meeting Minute
- January 27, 2016 PTC Study Session - Staff Report
- January 27, 2016 Study Session Meeting Minutes
Want to learn more?
Please peruse the ADU resources page to learn more about local, regional and state ADU and JADU policies and approval processes.
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