What version of the Building code does Palo Alto enforce?
The entire State is enforcing the 2001 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire codes (State amended 1997 UBC, UFC, UMC, UPC and 1996 NEC), as modified by Titles 15 and 16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. • How do I figure out the zoning classification of my property? You can determine the zoning classification of your property using the online zoning maps. • How do I figure out what zoning regulations apply to my property? The regulations that apply to your zone district are in Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. • How do I figure out if a building on my property is on the City’s historic inventory? What regulations apply to historic buildings? To find out if a building is on the City’s historic inventory, please call the Planning Division at 650-329-2441. Buildings on the historic inventory are subject to the regulations in Chapter 16.49 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code . • Is my property in the flood zone? What regulations apply to property in a flood zon
