The following projects are of all types and sizes and are in differing stages of the design and development process. The most common development projects are new single-family homes, home renovations, and new retail and office spaces. Additional projects include storefront redesigns, landscaping projects, and large, mixed-use developments.
Pending projects require a public hearing by the Architectural Review Board (ARB), Historic Review Board (HRB), Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and/or City Council. Approved projects have already been through a public hearing process.
More project applications are available on Permit View.
Palo Alto Permit View, a new and improved way to look up and research permit activity within the City of Palo Alto, is now live and replaces BuildingEye. To receive e-mail notifications of new applications, please sign-up for a new account and set up new notifications in Permit View.
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