Earlier editions: 2026-09
EAST PALO ALTO DEVELOPMENT CODE 2018 EDITION Current as of: an ordinance adopted…
East Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · East Palo Alto
Sections in this part
- Chapter 18.02 — Purpose and Applicability of Development Code
- Chapter 18.04 — Interpretation of the Development Code Provisions
- Chapter 18.06 — Zones and Zoning Map
- Chapter 18.08 — Definitions
- Chapter 18.10 — Residential Zones (R-LD, R-MD, R-HD and R-UHD)
- Chapter 18.11 — Overlay Zones
- Chapter 18.12 — Mixed Use Zones (MUC, MUL and MUH)
- Chapter 18.14 — Commercial Zones (C-G, C-N and C-O)
- Chapter 18.16 — Special Purpose Zones (PI, PR and RM)
- Chapter 18.18 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 18.22 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
- Chapter 18.24 — Accessory Structures
- Chapter 18.26 — Fences, Hedges and Walls
- Chapter 18.28 — Trees on Private Property
- Chapter 18.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Chapter 18.32 — Signs
- Chapter 18.34 — Performance Standards
- Chapter 18.35 — Affordable Housing - Basic Provisions
- Chapter 18.36 — Affordable Housing - Density Bonus
- Chapter 18.37 — Inclusionary Housing
- Chapter 18.38 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee - Residential Development
- Chapter 18.40 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee - Nonresidential Development
- Chapter 18.42 — Wireless Communications Facilities
- Chapter 18.48 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
- Chapter 18.50 — General Provisions
- Chapter 18.52 — Tentative Map Filing and Processing
- Chapter 18.54 — Parcel Maps and Final Maps
- Chapter 18.56 — Additional Subdivision Procedures
- Chapter 18.58 — Subdivision Design and Improvements
- Chapter 18.60 — Dedications, Reservations and Exactions
- Chapter 18.62 — Dedication of Land for Park and Recreational Purposes
- Chapter 18.64 — Residential Condominiums
- Chapter 18.66 — Residential Condominium Conversions
- Chapter 18.68 — Non-Residential Condominiums
- Chapter 18.70 — Enforcement
- Chapter 18.72 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Parcels
- Chapter 18.74 — Nonconforming Uses
- Chapter 18.76 — Nonconforming Structures
- Chapter 18.78 — Nonconforming Parcels
- Chapter 18.80 — General Provisions
- Chapter 18.82 — Application Processing Procedures
- Chapter 18.84 — Zoning Clearances
- Chapter 18.85 — Preliminary Ministerial Review
- Chapter 18.86 — Site Plan and Design Review
- Chapter 18.88 — Administrative Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits
- Chapter 18.90 — Variances and Minor Variances
- Chapter 18.92 — Planned Development Permit
- Chapter 18.94 — Temporary Use Permits
- Chapter 18.96 — Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Chapter 18.98 — Reasonable Accommodations
- Chapter 18.100 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits and Extensions
- Chapter 18.104 — Administrative Responsibility
- Chapter 18.106 — Public Notices and Hearings
- Chapter 18.108 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 18.110 — Covenants of Easement
- Chapter 18.112 — Permit Modifications and Revocations
- Chapter 18.114 — Amendments
- Chapter 18.116 — Appeals
- Chapter 18.118 — Enforcement
Cite as: East Palo Alto Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04
The City of East Palo Alto City Council does hereby repeal the 2003 East Palo Alto Zoning Ordinance and the 1983 Subdivision Regulations and establishes the comprehensive 2018 Development Code, as presented at the August 8, 2018 special city council meeting.
Municode will be updating the Development Code through regular supplementation as directed by the city. Amendments to the Development Code are indicated in parenthetical history notes following the amended provisions. The absence of a history note indicates the provisions remain unchanged from the original adopting ordinance.
Ordinance documents are available through the East Palo Alto City Clerk at 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto.
Title 18 — DEVELOPMENT CODE¶
Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS¶
Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS¶
Article 3 — REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES¶
Article 4 — REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES¶
Article 5 — SUBDIVISIONS¶
Article 6 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PARCELS¶
Article 7 — PERMIT PROCESSING PROCEDURES¶
Article 8 — DEVELOPMENT CODE ADMINISTRATION¶
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