Commission and Boards


Architectural Review Board - The Architectural Review Board is charged with design review of all new construction, and changes and additions to commercial, industrial and multiple-family projects.

Historic Resources Board - The Historic Resources Board is composed of seven members appointed by the City Council and reviews proposed exterior changes of commercial and multiple-family buildings on the Historic Building Inventory.

Planning and Transportation Commission -  The Commission is composed of seven members who are current residents of the City of Palo Alto and provides advice and recommendations to the City Council on any matter pertaining to land use planning and transportation systems affecting the City.

Director's Hearings - Applications subject to standard staff review process, such as Variances and Individual Reviews, may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied with a Decision by the Planning & Community Environment (PCE) Director. 



Last Updated: Mar 18, 2015