The city is in a Stage 2 drought. Please take urgent steps to reduce water use.
Many services can be accessed online rather than in person. In person services currently require advance appointments.
Find out about ConnectMenlo, the City's General Plan Update.
The City Council approval of the Specific Plan and related actions took place in June 2012 and became effective one month later.
The General Plan is a legal document, required by state law, which serves as the city's "constitution" for development and the use of its land.
View city zoning map and general plan land use information.
The City of Menlo Park is currently updating its required Housing Element and Safety Element, and preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. Housing Elements are housing plans that are one part of the General Plan - the guide to all the ways each city is planned and managed. Find out what's going on with our latest updates.