Aug 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting (Online)
In accordance with the revised Emergency Order No. 3 of the City of Oakland, Planning Commission meetings will be held on a virtual platform.
Planning & Building
The Planning & Building Department oversees the regulations for the City's growth and development. Through reviewing project plans, enforcing local ordinances, developing neighborhood plans, and responding to public concerns, we work to create a built environment that supports the health and welfare of all Oaklanders.
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Jun 19, 2020
City of Oakland Launches Flex Streets Initiative Allowing Businesses to Use City Sidewalks and Streets Under COVID-19
The City is waiving fees and streamlined the permitting process for use of sidewalk space and parking areas for businesses to expand while complying with revised Alameda County shelter-in-place order
Jun 11, 2020
New Planning Code Changes Impact Business Activities and Zoning Rules
A series of new Planning Code amendments that impact various business activities and project zoning requirements were adopted by the Oakland City Council on June 2 and June 9, 2020. Each of these changes go into effect July 2, 2020, with two exceptions, which were adopted and made effective immediately.
May 03, 2020
Planning & Building's Response to Alameda County Shelter in Place Orders
NOTICE: In accordance with the Alameda County Office Health Officer’s April 29, 2020 Shelter in Place Order No 20-10 and its subsequent June 5, 2020 Order No 20-14 (revised June 18, 2020), the Planning & Building Department permit counters remain closed, though residential and commercial construction, inspections and code enforcement services have resumed consistent with the orders.
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William Gilchrist
Director
Director Gilchrist has 35 years of experience as a planner and designer. He was director of place-based planning in New Orleans where he focused on the city's design and development strategy. He was previously a senior associate at AECOM in Atlanta and planning director in Birmingham, Alabama.
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250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
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Phone Numbers
- Main: (510) 238-3443
- Zoning: (510) 238-3911
- Permits: (510) 238-3891
- Inspections: (510) 238-3444
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Counters Currently CLOSED Until Further Notice
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
COUNTERS CLOSED * Normal Hours Shown Below
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed