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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.

Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Meetings

Dec 04, 2019

December 4, 2019 Residential Appeals Committee Meeting

Dec 04, 2019

December 4, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

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News

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.

Nov 01, 2019

Oakland’s Planning & Building Department Makes It Easier to Add Accessory Dwelling Units

The City of Oakland’s Planning & Building department just made it easier to submit plans and get Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) projects approved through a new online portal.

Oct 02, 2019

Extended Permit Counter Hours to Continue

Oakland’s Planning & Building Department Continues to Pilot New Service Offerings: Maintains Extended Permit Counter Hours for Small-Scale Residential Projects

Featured Services

Apply for Zoning Clearance Permit Apply for Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permits (Trade Permits) Planning and Building Online Permit Center (Accela) & Code Violation App (TellUs) 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 Apply for a Secondary / Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

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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 High-Level Process Map for Planning and Building Department

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

Extended Permit Counter Hours (Every Other Tuesday: Oct. 1, 15, & 29 | Nov. 5 &19 | Dec. 10 )

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed