Community Development Department

One North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022

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The Community Development Department works to promote the orderly development of the community while preserving and enhancing the City's appearance and its distinct character. The Department also ensures that all projects within the City, both public and private, are constructed and maintained in a safe and legal environment. The Community Development Department is divided into three divisions.

  • Planning Division - General information about the planning division, including contact information and frequently requested links.

    Plan Submittal Hours: 
    Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Closed Thursday for Staff Meetings:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Building Division - General information about the building division, including contact information for scheduling an inspection.

    Plan Submittal Hours: 
     Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Closed Tuesday for Staff Meetings:  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Residential Construction Hours:
    Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Commercial Construction Hours:
    Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    No Construction on Sunday or City Observed Holidays
  • Engineering Division - General information about the economic development program, including contact information and frequently requested links.