Jan 23, 2019
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Planning & Building
The Planning and Building Department is in charge of the City's growth and development. We make sure all City projects support the health and welfare of all Oaklanders.
Oakland Waterfront Ballpark District Environmental ReviewMeetings
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Jan 30, 2019
January 30, 2019 Design Review Committee Meeting
News
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Dec 09, 2018
Building Inspection Scheduling - New Procedures Take Effect January 2019
The Planning & Building Department is making changes to the Building Inspection scheduling procedures effective January 1, 2019.
Nov 28, 2018
* NOTICE: Citywide Credit Card Payments Not Accepted *
Beginning November 29, at noon, Citywide credit card payments will not be accepted.
Jun 26, 2018
Building Fees Will Change in July 2018
Building fees will change in July.
Boards & Commissions
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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.
Contact Us
Addresses
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Numbers
- Zoning: (510) 238-3911
- Permits: (510) 238-3891
- Permits (alternate number): (510) 238-3443
- Inspections: (510) 238-3444
Open Hours
Permit Counter
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed