Assembly Bill 1483 Requirements

In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1483, the below information is provided for transparency for residential development regulations and costs.

Residential Development Fee Schedule

FY24-25 Development Services Fee Schedule

Development Impact Fees

Annual Impact Fee Reports
2017
2018
2019

2021
20
22
2023

Park In Lieu Fee Ordinance Update-This fee is updated annually pursuant to City Council Resolution (2019-04)

Public Art Fee https://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/41491/public_art_fee_handout_rev.pdf

Affordability Requirement
Los Altos requires a certain percentage of residential units be reserved as affordable when developing five or more units Per Section 14.28 of the Los Altos Municipal Code:
https://library.municode.com/ca/los_altos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14ZO_CH14.28MUMIAFHO

General Plan:
https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/adopted-plans

Zoning Map
All properties within the City of Los Altos have zoning an assigned zoning district: https://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/39021/los_altos-zoning_final_w_labels-24x36-20181026.pdf

The zoning ordinance, development standards, and design guidelines for properties within the City of Los Altos can be found in the links below.

Zoning Code:  https://library.municode.com/ca/los_altos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14ZO

Single Family Design Guidelines, Standards, and Submittal Requirements: https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/single-family-residential-design-review

Multi Family Design Guidelines, Standards, and Submittal Requirements:
https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/commercial-and-multi-family-design-review