1.	APPLICATION FORM
	Items 1 - 5 completed
	Property owner's signature
2.	SINGLE FAMILY INDIVIDUAL REVIEW GUIDELINE CHECKLIST
3.	TREE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
4.	GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN (new homes only)
	Mark the location on the plan and indicate the elevation from where the building height will be measured. (Municipal code, 18.04.30, (64-B)) - mark on surveyor map
	Base Flood Elevation (if located in a Flooded Hazard Area)
5.	PLANS:
	Six sets of plans (Bound and Folded to page size - 8 1/2" x 11"
	Plans shall be no larger than 24" x 36"
	Information must be consistent on all sheets
A.	VICINITY MAP
____	Small schematic map showing the location of the project site within the city,  (Palo Alto Districts)
B.	NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT:
____	Storyboard (Visual depiction of the proposed project in its setting among adjacent properties) Panoramic photo. (Architectural photogrammetric data in many cases may be simply the best)
C.	PROJECT DATA: (project data box shall be printed on the first sheet and contain the following information)
____	Project Address
____	Assessor's Parcel Number
____	Zone District:
____	Net Lot Area (excluding any area located within an access or watercourse easement)
____	Allowable FAR (45% of first 5,000 sq.ft. + 30% > 5,000 sq.ft.)
____	Allowable Lot Coverage (35% of lot area) Two story projects only
____	Proposed Lot Coverage
____	Project is subject to contextual front yard setback YES/NO
____	Project is in flood Zone YES/NO
____	If project is in a flood zone, provide the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
____	Proposed garage location is subject to contextual placement YES/NO
____	Applicant acknowledges that any future second story expansion of a single family home will require a reduction in the existing lot coverage to 35% or lot coverage limitation that was in effect at the time of building permit issuance. (This statement shall be included on all projects that include the maximum allowable floor area for the site on a single story)
D.	SITE PLAN:
____	Drawn at 1/8" = 1'-0" scale
____	North arrow (orient all sheets in the same direction)
____	Dimensioned property lines (and adjacent sidewalk)
____	Footprint of all buildings and structures on the site
____	Outline of all adjacent buildings and structures (including location of patios, windows, and decks)
____	Surface parking area, driveways, paths, and sidewalks
____	Finished Floor Elevation
____	Improvements in the public right of way, including streets, curbs, and trees
____	Creeks or waterways on or adjacent to the property
____	Easements
____	Right-of-way (Distance between adjacent sidewalks and/or roadway edge and the property line)
____	Dimensioned setback lines including any special setbacks
____	Trees. Location, species, sie, and dripline area (including trees on neighboring properties that overhand the project site). Plans shall also include the location of tree protection fencing for all protected and regulated trees and the City of Palo Alto Standard Tree Protection Instructions. The Tree Technical Manual must be reviewed to determine which protection instructions to be printed on the plans. (Make Tree disclosure Statement)
____	External mechanical equipment (pool filters, air conditioners, etc.)
____	Lot Coverage (block out area)
____	Contextual front setback (if front setback is greater than 20 feet)
E.	BUILDING ELEVATIONS:
____	8 1/2" x 11" reduced copy of the front elevation for public notification purposes
____	Existing conditions to remain and proposed changes
____	Height limits and daylight plane restrictions, (in R-1not flood zone the height limit is 30')
____	All windows, doors, eaves, chimneys, and other appurtenances on the building exterior
____	Show grade elevation from where the height is measured, (Municipal code, 18.04.30, (64-B))
F.	FLOOR PLANS:
	Submit sufficient floor plans to indicate how the interior of the building affects the exterior design, particularly window and door placement, space usage, stairs, etc.
____	Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0"
____	Dimensional floor plans for all buildings
____	Blocked-Out Floor Area (provide information on a separate sheet)
G.	ROOF PLANS
H.	SECTIONS:
____	Attic, stairs, cathedral ceilings, etc.
6.	MAILING LABELS
____	Mailing labels for property owners sharing a common boundary with the subject property, the property or properties located directly across the street, and the next properties located diagonally across the street from the site. (The City of Palo Alto will supply the labels. Property owner information may be obtained at the City of Palo Alto Development Center)
7.	FEE (check the box that applies)
	$1,000.00 New two-story house on new second story
	$350.00 Addition to an existing second story