The City of Menlo Park is exploring the development of affordable housing on City-owned downtown parking lots.
Find out about ConnectMenlo, the City's General Plan Update.
The City Council adopted the Specific Plan in 2012. Amendments to the Specific Plan were made in 2014, 2018, 2021, and 2023.
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.
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.
View city zoning map and general plan land use information.