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 Review

Meetings

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May 22, 2019

May 22, 2019 Design Review Committee - CANCELLED

May meeting cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2019.

May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019 Residential Appeals Committee Meeting

Jun 05, 2019

June 5, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

News

New Planning and Building Counter Hours

Effective May 1st, 2019 the Planning and Building Department will be implementing new customer service hours.

Jan 30, 2019

Digital Inbox Makes It Easier to Submit Planning & Building Documents

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.

Apr 15, 2019

New FCC Telecommunication Regulations & the Oakland Community

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.

Featured Services

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Apply for Zoning Clearance Permit Apply For Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permits (Trade Permits) Planning and Building Online Permit Information Planning and Building Permit Center Wait Times Report a Blighted Private Property

Featured Resources

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See the City Zoning Map Planning and Building Codes Planning and Building Forms Annual Reports prepared by the Planning and Building Department

Topics

Documents

Boards & Commissions

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Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Planning Commission

Leadership

Planning Commissioners Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Members

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

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