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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.

Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Meetings

Feb 26, 2020

February 26, 2020 Design Review Committee Meeting

Mar 04, 2020

March 4, 2020 Special Design Review Committee Meeting

Mar 04, 2020

March 4, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting

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News

View of downtown Oakland from Frank Ogawa Plaza. Photo courtesy of Aaron Lehmer-Chang.

Jan 14, 2020

New Year Brings Building Code Changes

California's Building Standards Code has changed. Changes to the codes affect all new building permit applications submitted on or after January 1st, 2020. Read our summaries online to be sure you are up to speed on the latest code updates!

Jan 08, 2020

Planning & Building Department & Counters Closed Jan. 29

NOTICE: The Planning & Building Department, including the Permit Center and Inspection counters, will be closed on Wednesday, January 29^th.

Nov 19, 2019

Permit Counters Reorganizing, Here's What You Should Know

The Planning & Building Counters are being re-organized to better serve our customers. Please read our latest update on how to ensure timely processing of your project permit during this transition.

Featured Services

Apply for Zoning Clearance Permit Apply for Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Permits (Trade Permits) Online Permit Center (Accela Citizen Access - ACA) Check Planning & Building Permit Counter Wait Times Report a Blighted Private Property

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Featured Resources

Adoption of 2019 California Building Standards Code and Local Amendments See the City Zoning Map Planning and Building Codes Planning and Building Forms Supplemental Planning Forms

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Planning Neighborhood and Citywide Plans Permits Building Inspections Private Property Complaints and Code Enforcement Services Major Development Projects

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City of Oakland Annual Housing Element Progress Reports City of Oakland Impact Fee Reports City of Oakland Quarterly Building Code Enforcement Reports Planning and Building Department Key Performance Indicators

Boards & Commissions

Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Planning Commission

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Leadership

Planning Commissioners Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Members Planning and Building Senior Managers

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

Map location for Planning & Building, located at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612

Planning and Building Department Organizational Chart

Phone Numbers

Zoning: (510) 238-3911
Permits: (510) 238-3891
Permits (alternate number): (510) 238-3443
Inspections: (510) 238-3444

Email Address

permitinfo@oaklandca.gov

Open Hours

Regular Permit Counter Hours * Last Tickets Issued @ 3:15 PM * Doors Close at 4 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed