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Accessory Structures: Garages & Sheds (Not ADUs)

Accessory structures require Zoning Review and Building Permits.

Additions, Alterations & Conversions to Habitable Space

Additions, alterations or conversions require Building Permits and may require Design Review.

Administrative Hearings

This Public Ethics Commission Administrative Hearing Training provides an overview of the administrative hearing process as part of the Commission's enforcement powers and includes the roles and duties of Commission members, the Hearing Officer, and Commission staff.

Advertising on Digital Kiosks & Billboards

The City, local community organizations and non-profits, small businesses, and artists have the opportunity to leverage free advertising on digital IKE kiosks and billboards, as stipulated in the City's agreements with each vendor. Please note we all content is subject to approval by the City Administrator's Office and Citywide Communications Director

Alternate Materials & Methods Request (AMMR)

If you need to request an alternate method or material to meet building codes in Oakland, submit an AMMR to present your case.

Apply for a Permit Extension or Reinstatement

Complete the Issued Permit Extension/Reinstatement Request form to reinstate or extend your inactive or expired permits.

Apply for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Only projects that are new (from ground up), new units, or where a change in occupancy is taking place are issued a TCO. Additions, remodels, alterations, and tenant improvements are not issued a TCO.

Apply for an Emergency Window Repair Grant

The Emergency Window Repair Grant, part of The Façade and Tenant Improvement Programs (FTIP), is set-aside funding available for businesses to repair windows after an incident of vandalism.

Apply for Change of Compliance Tier

A Petition for Change of Compliance Tier allows an owner to show that the building that is subject to the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program is eligible for the later deadlines of a different Compliance Tier.

Apply for Electric Vehicle Service Equipment & Charging Stations

Oakland's Planning and Building Department offers all the resources you need, including project checklists, permit applications, and submission instructions.

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