Objective Design Standards (ODS) and Streamlined Project Review The City of Oakland is working on new procedures, rules, and standards for design and development.
Guidelines for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Find checklists for residential, commercial, and civic projects to help create safer, more secure environments through design strategies.
Design Review Exemption (DRX) Projects A DRX project proposal is exempted from Design Review. While some level of project review is still required, review times are significantly shorter for DRX projects that meet all criteria outlined in Oakland Planning Code Section 17.136.025.
Small Project Design Review (DS) Small Project Design Review (DS) is a streamlined design review process for projects that involve changes to existing buildings or facilities or the construction of new nonresidential facilities less than 5000 square ft. in select zones. DS projects must meet all criteria outlined in Oakland Planning Code Section 17.136.030.