Welcome to Planning Services
The Planning Division is responsible for the development and administration of programs to guide the physical development of Los Altos. The City's General Plan, Neighborhood Specific Plans, Design Guidelines, and the City's Zoning Ordinance are utilized to guide policy.
The Planning Division manages design and environmental review of development proposals and general public information services. Planning staff also works with Code Enforcement when necessary to document and resolve Zoning and Building Code violations.
Planning Division provides staff support to the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission, the Historical Commission, and the City Council, providing analysis and recommendations on development applications.
Development Impact Fee Update
After completion of a Development Impact Fee Study, the City Council updated existing impact fees and adopted new impact fees to be collected starting in August 2024. The City’s adopted impact fees include a Park and Recreation, Public Safety, General Government, Transportation, Public Art, and Commercial Linkage impact fee.
Development Impact Fee Resources:
- City Council Resolution Adopting Impact and In-Lieu Fees
- Adopted Impact Fee Schedule
- Development Impact Fee Study
Online Services
Applications
Planning Applications should be submitted through the electronic application submittal process.
No physical submittals will be accepted by the Planning Division. Be aware that the Planning Division will not consider an application Deemed Submitted until all of the following materials are submitted and accepted: A signed General Application Form; Application Checklist; and Application Fees paid.
Planning Records Online
The public may obtain the status of planning applications, pay outstanding fees, and submit planning applications by using eTRAKiT
Planning services can be accessed under the "Planning Projects" tab
Planning Division Public Inquiry/Counter Hours
If you have general questions about planning or zoning, you can speak with a planner by phone, email, or schedule a virtual counter appointment Monday through Friday 8 AM - 12 PM.
Public Service Counter Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Public Service Counter is closed during the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00 PM
Phone: (650) 947-2750
Email: planning@losaltosca.gov
Virtual Appointment: Schedule an Appointment
