Nov 28, 2018
Alert: An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the entire Bay Area. The current air quality in Oakland is UNHEALTHY. Stay inside. Limit outdoor activities.
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.
*Counter Closure November 28th*Meetings
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Nov 28, 2018
November 28, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting
Dec 05, 2018
December 5, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting
News
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Nov 16, 2018
Department Closed, Including Inspection Counters
On Wednesday, November 28, The Planning & Building Department, including Inspection counters, will be closed.
Jun 26, 2018
Building Fees Will Change in July 2018
Building fees will change in July.
Mar 28, 2018
Statement from Mayor Libby Schaaf on Oakland A’s Progress to Build Privately Financed Ball Park in Oakland
Statement from Mayor Libby Schaaf on Oakland A’s Progress to Build Privately Financed Ball Park in Oakland
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.
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Addresses
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Numbers
- Zoning: (510) 238-3941
- 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