Assembly Bill 1483 Requirements

In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1483, the below information is provided for transparency for residential development regulations and costs.

Residential Development Fee Schedule

Master Fee Schedule:  FY23-24 Master Fee Schedule - Effective July 1, 2023

Development Impact Fees

Annual Impact Fee Reports
2017
2018
2019

2021
20
22
2023

Park In Lieu Fee Ordinance Update-This fee is updated annually pursuant to City Council Resolution (2019-04)

Public Art Fee https://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/41491/public_art_fee_handout_rev.pdf

Affordability Requirement
Los Altos requires a certain percentage of residential units be reserved as affordable when developing five or more units Per Section 14.28 of the Los Altos Municipal Code:
https://library.municode.com/ca/los_altos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14ZO_CH14.28MUMIAFHO

General Plan:
https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/adopted-plans

Zoning Map
All properties within the City of Los Altos have zoning an assigned zoning district: https://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/39021/los_altos-zoning_final_w_labels-24x36-20181026.pdf

The zoning ordinance, development standards, and design guidelines for properties within the City of Los Altos can be found in the links below.

Zoning Code:  https://library.municode.com/ca/los_altos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14ZO

Single Family Design Guidelines, Standards, and Submittal Requirements: https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/single-family-residential-design-review

Multi Family Design Guidelines, Standards, and Submittal Requirements:
https://www.losaltosca.gov/development-services/page/commercial-and-multi-family-design-review