Mar 27, 2019
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 ReviewMeetings
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Apr 03, 2019
April 3, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting
News
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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.
Dec 09, 2018
Building Inspection Scheduling - New Procedures Take Effect January 2019
The Planning & Building Department is making changes to the Building Inspection scheduling procedures effective January 1, 2019.
Jun 26, 2018
Building Fees Will Change in July 2018
Building fees will change in July.
Boards & Commissions
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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.
Contact Us
Addresses
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 2114
Oakland, CA 94612
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