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.
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
Starting July 16, and on every other Tuesday, the City’s Planning & Building Department will extend counter hours, allowing the community more time to submit permit applications and have work approved.
The City of Oakland is proud to announce its latest digital service simply called Planning and Building Documents. The digital inbox allows users to upload large files that would otherwise be too big to send via email.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued new regulations around the aesthetics of Small Wireless Facilities located in the public right-of-way. The City’s Planning & Building department will issue the new set of design standards in the coming weeks and seeks community feedback on design and location.
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.