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Planning Department
The Planning Department administers Site Development, Zoning and other planning related permits, reviews proposed development for compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other polices and regulations, and prepares long range planning and policy documents. Planning is also responsible for the administration and updates to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, conducting environmental review pursuant to CEQA and providing general customer service to the public.
Planning provides support to the Planning Commission and City Council on development and land use matters, and coordinates with the Environmental Design and Protection, Open Space, and Pathway committees in the review and processing of Site Development applications.
The Planning Department has also been implementing the 6th Cycle Housing Element as a part of its ongoing responsibilities. Scroll to the bottom of this page to read more or visit our Housing Element Hub directly. For meeting updates related to the Housing Element, please refer to the Community Meetings Portal and sign up for meeting notifications and agenda notices. For weekly updates direct to your inbox, subscribe to the City Manager's Weekly Newsletter
If you would like to discuss a project, property development, or a design proposal schedule an appointment to meet with a planner here.
FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule
On November 18, 2025, the FY 2025/26 Fee Schedule went into effect to include the updated Pathway Development Impact Fee. The current fee schedule can be viewed here.
Updated Pathway Development Impact Fee (Effective 11/18/2025)
The Town's Master Path Plan (MPP) is part of the General Plan - Pathway Element. Ordinance 381 established a Pathway Fund, with requirements for easement dedications, pathway construction, and pathway fees. On September 18, 2025, the City Council passed a Town resolution for updated Pathway Development Impact Fee and pathway construction requirements. On October 16, 2025, the Ordinance amendments required for the impact fee update were adopted.
Development Review Meetings
Fast Track & Site Development Hearings are held each week on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Upcoming meeting agendas and project information are posted to the Agenda Center and the Public Meeting Resources page.
Planning Commission Meetings are held on the first Thursday or each month at 6:00 pm. Meeting agendas, minutes and staff reports are posted on the Granicus Media Archive to view all current and past public hearing agendas and minutes.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Requirements
Visit the Town’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Web Page to learn about the Town’s site development and building code regulations for ADUs.
Site Development Permit Process
For questions regarding the planning process and timeline for obtaining a Site Development Permit, please review the Site Development Process Road Map.
Interactive GIS
The Town of Los Altos Hills Interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) map provides zoning and land use designations, along with property information and our ongoing pathway system inventory. To locate a property, follow these steps:
- Click on "Search Parcel by Address"
- Type in name of street in "Street Name" search box
- Type in street number of address in "Street Number" search box or locate number in drop down list
- Click "Search" button, map will zoom to selected property
- Click on yellow highlighted parcel to view property information
Housing Element Implementation Process
The Town has begun implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element which was adopted in May of 2023. This plan establishes the road map for increasing the number of housing units through 2031. The implementation for this plan will occur over a multi-year period with periodic benchmarks established by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Through this process there will be study sessions, Planning Commission Meetings, and City Council meeting discussions focused on how this housing plan is being implemented in the community. For information on the Housing Element and new housing programs, visit our new Housing Element Hub. Additionally, look out for the Community Development both at Town events. For further questions regarding the Housing Element, reach out to the planning department at planning@losaltoshills.ca.gov.