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Palo Alto Regulations

  • Aug 25, 2022
  • 1 min read


BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

Permit Restrictions

  • No planning permit is required as long as all zoning regulations are followed

  • A building permit is required for sheds > 120 square feet

  • Adding electrical would trigger a building permit

  • Adding slab foundation (if needed) would not trigger any permit

Setback and Height Restrictions


ADU REQUIREMENTS:



Zoning Restrictions

  • All single-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

  • All multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

Size Restrictions

Setback and Height Restrictions

Other Restrictions






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