Assembly Bill (AB) 1483

In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1483, the following information is provided for transparency for residential development regulations and costs.


Zoning and Development Standards

All properties within the Town of Los Gatos are subject to development standards found within the Los Gatos Town Code, the Town of Los Gatos General Plan, and other related planning documents including design guidelines.  These documents are generally available on the Planning Division webpage or at the links below:

To look up property information, please use the interactive Online GIS System.

Below Market Price (BMP) Housing Program

The Town’s BMP Ordinance was established in 1979.  The Town’s BMP program is operated in accordance with the Town’s Below Market Price Program Guidelines where the pricing methodology and resale restrictions are located. 

Development Applications and Submittal Checklists

Development applications and submittal checklists may be viewed on the Town’s Development Applications and Information webpage.  

Development Fee Schedule

The Town’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, including current application/permit fees, Transportation Impact Fees, Environmental Impact Fees, Park Fees, and Business License Fees, may be found on the Town’s Finance webpage.

Fees charged by West Valley Sanitation District (a dependent special district, as defined by Section 56032.5 of the Government Code) may be found on this webpage.

Contact the applicable school district based on the project address to determine development impact fees.  School districts located within the Town of Los Gatos include: Los Gatos School District, Union School District, Campbell Union High District, and Cambrian School District.

Housing Fees

More information coming soon.

AB 1600 Annual Fee Reports

Annual AB 1600 Fee Reports prepared pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 66006 and subdivision (d) of Section 66013 of the California Government Code may be viewed by clicking the links below:

Nexus Studies

The following fee and nexus studies have been prepared by the Town: