Apr 01, 2020
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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 & Building's Response to Shelter in Place OrderMeetings
Apr 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
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Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19: Sought After Services Still Available to the Public – Planning & Building and Housing & Community Development Departments offer alternatives
Mar 18, 2020
Planning & Building's Response to Shelter in Place Order
NOTICE: In accordance with the Alameda County Health Officer's order for all residents to shelter in place, the Planning & Building Department is closing all permit counters while providing essential services consistent with the county order.
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!
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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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250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
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Phone Numbers
- Zoning: (510) 238-3911
- Permits: (510) 238-3891
- Permits (alternate number): (510) 238-3443
- Inspections: (510) 238-3444
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Counters Currently CLOSED Until Further Notice
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
COUNTERS CLOSED * Normal Hours Shown Below
- 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