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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 16 — Zoning

Menlo Park Municipal Code Ch. 16.58 Sp-Ecr/D El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan

Menlo Park Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Menlo Park

Cite as: Menlo Park Municipal Code Chapter 16.58 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 16.58.010. Purpose.

The purpose and intent of the El Camino Real/Downtown specific plan district is to preserve and enhance community life, character and vitality though public space improvements, mixed use infill projects sensitive to the small-town character of Menlo Park and improved connectivity.

(Ord. 979 § 6 (part), 2012)

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§ 16.58.020. El Camino Real/Downtown specific plan.

With the exception of electric vehicle charging requirements listed in Chapter 16.72 (Off-Street Parking), uses, development regulations, guidelines, definitions, off-street parking requirements, and other parameters for public and private development are established through the El Camino Real/Downtown specific plan. All modifications to this chapter or to the El Camino Real/Downtown specific plan require review and recommendation by the planning commission and review and approval by the city council through public hearings in accordance with Chapter 16.88 and applicable law.

(Ord. 979 § 6 (part), 2012; Ord. 1050 § 11, 2018)

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