Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Pilot Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026090106
Public Agency
City of Palo Alto
Document Title
Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Pilot Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/2/2026
Document Description
The proposed project allows oversized vehicles and accompanying regular passenger vehicles to park on specific sections of Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road after obtaining a City parking permit. Those seeking a permit will be subject to eligibility requirements to give preference to low income persons, amongst other factors. Permittees are subject to health and safety regulations. Those without a permit cannot park a vehicle in the specific areas under regulation. This project will be staffed, in part, by outreach workers to address the unhoused and to facilitate permittees moving into permanent housing. More information is available at: https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=897172
Contact Information
Name
Melissa McDonough
Agency Name
City of Palo Alto
Job Title
Assistant to the City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Palo Alto
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Embarcadero Road near Embarcadero Way and Coyote Hill Road and Hillview Avenue
Zip
94301
Parcel #
008-06-002; 008-05-006; and public ROW bounded by APN 142-16-069, 142-16-075, and 142-16-057
State Highways
Highway 101 and Highway 280
Airports
Palo Alto Airport
Waterways
San Francisco Bay
Other Location Info
There are two project sites, both in the City of Palo Alto. The first is located on a portion of Embarcadero Road between Embarcadero Way and the three-way intersection where Embarcadero Road splits from an east-west orientation to a north-south orientation. (APN: 008-06-002 and 008-05-006). The second is a portion of Coyote Hill Road, starting at the border of the City of Palo Alto and unincorporated Santa Clara County, and ending at the intersection of Coyote Hill Road and Hillview Avenue. (This section of Coyote Hill Rd. is bounded by the following parcels: APN 142-16-069, 142-16-075, 142-16-057, 142-16-052, and 142-16-053)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21080.10(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This is to advise that the City of Palo Alto (Lead Agency) approved the project described above on August 24, 2026, through City Council action. The City determined that the project and project site satisfy all criteria set forth in CEQA regulations sections 15301 and 15304, as well as Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c) and are therefore exempt. Categorical exemptions 15301 (existing uses) and 15304 (minor alterations of land) apply because there are no automobile lane expansions proposed to these existing roads, and this project would create only minor changes to the existing roadway such as the addition of new signage. This project is also subject to PRC 21080.10(c) as it involves the contracting of services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management.
This is to certify that the record of project approval, are available to the General Public online at https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=897172 and at: City of Palo Alto, Planning Division, 250 Hamilton Ave, Ground Floor, Palo Alto, California 94301. The legislation that is part of this Project includes the following:
•
Resolution 10313 Establishing the Embarcadero Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10314 Establishing the Coyote Hill Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10315 Amending and Restating the Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
•
Ordinance 5710 Amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Fee Schedule to Add a Permit Fee for the OSV Parking Permit Program
•
Ordinance 5711 Adding Chapter 10.49 (OSV Parking Permit Districts) to the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending PAMC Section 10.60.010
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This is to advise that the City of Palo Alto (Lead Agency) approved the project described above on August 24, 2026, through City Council action. The City determined that the project and project site satisfy all criteria set forth in CEQA regulations sections 15301 and 15304, as well as Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c) and are therefore exempt. Categorical exemptions 15301 (existing uses) and 15304 (minor alterations of land) apply because there are no automobile lane expansions proposed to these existing roads, and this project would create only minor changes to the existing roadway such as the addition of new signage. This project is also subject to PRC 21080.10(c) as it involves the contracting of services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management.
This is to certify that the record of project approval, are available to the General Public online at https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=897172 and at: City of Palo Alto, Planning Division, 250 Hamilton Ave, Ground Floor, Palo Alto, California 94301. The legislation that is part of this Project includes the following:
•
Resolution 10313 Establishing the Embarcadero Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10314 Establishing the Coyote Hill Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10315 Amending and Restating the Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
•
Ordinance 5710 Amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Fee Schedule to Add a Permit Fee for the OSV Parking Permit Program
•
Ordinance 5711 Adding Chapter 10.49 (OSV Parking Permit Districts) to the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending PAMC Section 10.60.010
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
This is to advise that the City of Palo Alto (Lead Agency) approved the project described above on August 24, 2026, through City Council action. The City determined that the project and project site satisfy all criteria set forth in CEQA regulations sections 15301 and 15304, as well as Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c) and are therefore exempt. Categorical exemptions 15301 (existing uses) and 15304 (minor alterations of land) apply because there are no automobile lane expansions proposed to these existing roads, and this project would create only minor changes to the existing roadway such as the addition of new signage. This project is also subject to PRC 21080.10(c) as it involves the contracting of services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management.
This is to certify that the record of project approval, are available to the General Public online at https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=897172 and at: City of Palo Alto, Planning Division, 250 Hamilton Ave, Ground Floor, Palo Alto, California 94301. The legislation that is part of this Project includes the following:
•
Resolution 10313 Establishing the Embarcadero Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10314 Establishing the Coyote Hill Road OSV Parking Permit District
•
Resolution 10315 Amending and Restating the Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
•
Ordinance 5710 Amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Fee Schedule to Add a Permit Fee for the OSV Parking Permit Program
•
Ordinance 5711 Adding Chapter 10.49 (OSV Parking Permit Districts) to the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending PAMC Section 10.60.010
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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