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Forms and Handouts

Below is a list of links to commonly used forms and informational handouts.

Applications

  • Permit Application - Residential
  • Permit Application - Commercial
  • Address Assignment or Change
  • Application for Unreasonable Hardship
  • Permit Cancelation & Refund Request
  • Building Fee Schedule

Demolition Application

  • Application SFD/Commercial Demo
  • PCB Screen Assessment Form
  • Demo Requirements and Application

Submittal Requirements

  • New SFD Submittal Requirements 
  • Residential Additions Submittal Requirements
  • ADU Submittal Requirements
  • City Permit-Ready ADU Submittal Requirements
  • Pre-Approved ADU Submittal Requirements
  • Multi-Family/Commercial Submittal Requirements

Forms

  • Special Inspection Form
  • Revision Form
  • Permit Cancellation Form 
  • Residential Calgreen Checklist
  • Residential Reach Codes Checklist
  • SCVURPPP C.3 Form
  • City Permit Ready ADU Liability Form

Handouts

  • Bathroom Remodel Handout
  • Blueprint for a Clean Bay
  • Building Inspection Services Brochure
  • Clean-out/Backwater Valve
  • Final Inspection Requirements
  • Kitchen Remodel Handout
  • Living in Your House During Construction
  • Required Inspections for Residential Construction
  • Sample Letter Confirming Compliance with Setbacks & Form and Finish Elevations
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
  • Special Inspection & Testing Agencies
  • Window Egress
  • Printer-friendly version
Development Services
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    • SolarApp+
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  • Housing
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    • Downtown Parklet Program
    • SB 9 Projects
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      • Planning Division Monthly Project Submittals
    • Forms and Handouts
    • Public GIS Viewer
    • Tree Removal
    • Assembly Bill 1483
    • Land Use Development Near Streams
    • Parking
    • Environmental Documents
    • Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
    • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • Sustainability
  • Downtown Parking Strategy
  • Municipal Code
  • Los Altos Safety Element

Contact Information

  • Building Phone: (650) 947-2752​
  • Code Enforcement Phone: (650) 947-2775
  • Housing Phone: (650) 947-2646
  • Planning Phone: (650) 947-2750
  • Sustainability Phone: (650) 947-2743
Public Service Counter Hours:                           

Monday - Friday                                  
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Los Altos City Hall | 1 North San Antonio Road | Los Altos, CA 94022 | (650) 947‑2700

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