Temporary Use Permits Issued - 2025
The following are the Temporary Use Permits (TUP) Issued or Pending from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Per the East Palo Alto Municipal Code, Admininstrative and Major TUPs have a 15-day appeal period is the time given to the public to request that the decision be reconsidered by the next level authority, such as the Planning Commission. If a TUP is appealed, it will be scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting for their consideration. If you wish to appeal a Temporary Use Permit that states "Appeal Period" under the status column, please submit your request within the stated appeal period either by email to the Planning Department or by mail, c/o East Palo Alto Planning Department 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
*Please note only Major TUPs have project page links. For minor TUPs, please contact the project planner.
| Project Number | Project Description | Address | Status | Project Page Link | Project Planner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUP25-001 |
Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Flower Sales February 12-February 15 |
2200 University Avenue | Approved by Staff | * | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-002 |
Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Flower Sales February 12-February 14 |
2194 University Avenue | Approved by Staff | * | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-003 |
Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Flower Sales February 12-February 14 |
922 Newbridge Street | Approved by Staff | * | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-004 |
Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Flower Sales February 12-February 14 |
1895 Bayshore Road | Approved by Staff | * | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-005 | Major 7-45 TUP, Farmers Market Renewal for 1-Year Period | 2555 Pulgas Avenue | Approved via Directors Hearing | Project Page Link | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-006 | Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Mother's Day Flower Sales May 9 - May 11 | 2194 University Avenue | Approved by Staff | * | Matthew Ball |
| TUP25-007 | Void | Void | Void | ||
| TUP25-008 | Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Mother's Day Flower Sales May 9 - May 11 | 1895 E Bayshore Road | Approved by Staff | * | Matthew Ball |
| TUP25-009 | Void | Void | Void | ||
| TUP25-010 | Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Mother's Day Flower Sales May 9 - May 11 | 922 Newbridge | Approved by Staff | * | Matthew Ball |
| TUP25-011 | Major TUP Food Truck Use for 1- Year Period | 660 Donohoe Street | Approved via Directors Hearing | Project Page Link | Alvin Jen |
| TUP25-012 | Major TUP Winter Activation Nov 20, 2025 - January 7, 2026 | 2050 University Avenue | Approved via Directors Hearing | Project Page Link | Alvin Jen |
| TUP25-013 | Minor 1 Day TUP for Community Health Fair Aug 1, 2025 | 1885 Bay Road | Withdrawn by Applicant | Matthew Ball | |
| TUP25-014 | Major TUP Renewal Testing of Automated Vehicles | 1990 Bay Road/1175 Weeks Street | Approved via Directors Hearing | Alvin Jen | |
| TUP25-015 | Major TUP Christmas Tree Lot | 1781 E Bayshore Road | Approved via Directors Hearing | TUP25-015 Project Page | Michelle Huang |
| TUP25-016 | Minor 1-6 Day TUP, Circus | 1675 Bay Road | Approved by Staff | * | Salifu Yakubu |
| TUP25-017 | Major TUP Testing and Storage of Clean Energy Technology | 350 Demeter Street | Approved via Directors Hearing | TUP25-017 Project Page | Alvin Jen |
Contact Information
1960 Tate Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Ph: 650-853-3189
Email: planning@cityofepa.org
Counter Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am - 3:45pm (Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Wednesday and Friday virtually and by appointment only
(Please note in order to allow for processing time, the last walk-ins for service are at 11:45 am and 3:45 pm)
Counter staff will be available virtually and by appointment only on Wednesday and Fridays. Staff can be reached at any time and appointments can be made by emailing staff at planning@cityofepa.org or via this link. Planning staff will continue to respond to emails by the following day or the following Monday for inquiries received on Friday.
In the case of more urgent issues or questions tied directly to an existing project, please contact the project planner or call the mainline (650-853-3189) to be routed to the project planner. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Note: Please drop off all payments/checks attached with relevant application forms in addition to emailing us a copy. Application forms must be attached. Checks without forms attached will not be processed.
All payment for projects will be required to be paid by a check made out to "City of East Palo Alto"
This check will be attached to the planning permit application form and dropped off at a no-contact Drop Box at the address listed above.