Palo Alto, California

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Largest Zones in Palo Alto, CA

The Zoning Map for the City of Palo Alto in CA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Palo Alto, CA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within the Palo Alto, CA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Retail		73.02%	18167.2
	Eating and drinking establishments	43.28%	10767.9
	General retail	11.59%	2883.02
	Personal services	70.94%	17649.27
	Professional services	8.28%	2060.96
	Restricted retail	2.47%	614.79
Community		97.26%	24198.02
	Medical	41.4%	10299.01
	Residential care facilities	96.67%	24051.4
	Schools and universities	69.49%	17289.03
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	34.58%	8602.27
Residential		64.28%	15991.78
	Accessory dwelling unit	55.86%	13899
	Communal housing	1.26%	313.21
	Dwellings (unspecified)	0.95%	237.2
	Mobile home park	55.28%	13752.38
	Multi family dwelling	11.36%	2827.36
	Multi family dwelling mixed use	0.01%	1.66
	Single family dwelling	55.28%	13752.38
	Two family dwelling	28.1%	6990.01
Commercial		66.98%	16664.07
	Automobile related uses	9.03%	2246.09
	Entertainment	66.86%	16633.91
	Non-retail sales	3.1%	772.3
	Professional office	40.83%	10159.48
	Research and laboratory facilities	6.68%	1661.46
Lodging		2.3%	572.57
	Bed & breakfast	0.15%	37
	Hotel/motel	2.15%	535.57
Industrial		9.03%	2246.09
	Manufacturing	6.56%	1631.3
	Storage and warehouses	7.33%	1824.02
Parking		4.01%	996.66
	Parking garage or lot	4.01%	996.66
Agriculture		55.86%	13899
	Agricultural and hunting	55.86%	13899
Other		99.33%	24713.21
	Accessory	97.26%	24198.02
	Multiple	34.76%	8648.94
	Temporary uses	44.24%	11005.98
Mechanical		97.24%	24191.89
	Utility structures	97.24%	24191.89

What is Zoning Code?

Zoning codes have shaped major U.S. cities for over a century, serving as the backbone of urban development by defining the permissible land uses and activities within neighborhoods. Zoning regulations enable cities to exercise control over the use and development of land, establishing clear guidelines for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural purposes. Essentially, zoning determines the possibilities and limitations for construction on a property.

How does Zoning Impact Real Estate Values?

Zoning plays a pivotal role in the entire lifecycle of a home and significantly influences various stages. Extensive research conducted by Zillow has underscored the importance of zoning regulations, showing their impact on home values. According to Zillow Research, housing markets with stricter land use regulations experienced the highest growth in home values. In fact, the most restrictive metropolitan areas witnessed an average appreciation of 23.4%, more than double that of the least restrictive metros. It's worth noting that zoning regulations are determined locally, and different cities may have varying degrees of restrictiveness. Furthermore, even within a city's zoning system, individual zones can vary in their level of restrictions, including different types of single-family zones. Zoneomics offers the most detailed coverage of zoning data, providing valuable insights for you to integrate and grow your database. These insights encompass permitted land uses, re-zonings, variances, density controls, built form controls, envelopes, housing supply data, employment generation, underutilized parcels, short-term rental permissibility, as well as information on proponents and developers. With Zoneomics, you gain access to an extensive array of zoning-related information to enhance your understanding and decision-making.