Policies, Plans, and Documents

Stanford Community Plan Update

An update to the Stanford University Community Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in October 2023. Visit the Stanford Community Plan project website to learn more about the project.

Primary Policy Documents​

• Stanford University Community Plan (Amended 2023)
  The Stanford Community Plan builds upon the basic strategies and policy framework for each element of the General Plan, tailoring the treatment of each subject to those aspects of an element most applicable and pertinent to Stanford.
  The originally adopted Stanford Community Plan and the 2015 amendment have been archived and are available for comparison.
• 2000 General Use Permit (Amended 2015)
  The User Permit establishes several conditions on building and construction for Stanford University.
  The originally adopted 2000 General Use Permit has been archived and is available for comparison.
  • 2000 Land Use Map
    Designated Land Use areas for the lands of Stanford University.
  • 2000 SCP/ GUP Final EIR: Volume 1
    The Environmental Impact Report for the Stanford Community Plan and General Use Permit.
    • Volume 2 - Appendices
      • A, B, C, D, E, F
    • Volume 3 - Response to Comments
    • Volume 4 - Appendix G - Comment Letters
  • Sustainable Development Study (2008)
    This study sets the stage for ongoing dialogue that will continue to shape campus growth as development proceeds under the General Use Permit and as additional development is considered in the future.
    • Sustainable Development Study Supplement (2018)
  • Mitigation Monitoring and​ Reporting Program
    Information regarding the MMRP as required by the EIR

Land-Use Agreements

• Stanford 1985 Land Use Policy Agreement
  This agreement sets forth the policies of the County of Santa Clara, the City of Palo Alto, and Stanford University regarding land use, annexation, planning and development of Stanford lands in Santa Clara County.
• Protocol 2000 to 1985 Land Use Policy Agreement
  This protocol outlines all adopted land use designations, regulations, restrictions, and review and referral procedures governing Stanford lands in Santa Clara County.

Natural Resource Documents

• Wetlands / US Waters Delineation
  An investigation as to the presence and geographic extent of possible wetland areas and/or other types of waters.
• Wetlands Map
  A map of wetlands and other waters found in the Wetlands / US Waters Delineation investigation above.
• Water Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling
  This plan is to demonstrate that Stanford can feasibly mitigate the impact from increase in water consumption associated with Stanford's land use and development activity.
• Stanford Habitat Conservation Plan
  Official project site
• Stanford University Special Conservation Area Plan

Other Documents

• Storm Drainage Detention Master Plan (2001)
• Programs for the Replacement of Recreational Facilities in the San Juan District (2001)
• Stanford University Storm Drainage Detention Master Plan Supplement: West Campus Detention Facilities (2003)
• Special Events Traffic Management Plan (2003)
• El Camino Real Frontage Plan (2008)