Obstruction Permit is required before blocking or obstructing any street parking, curb/gutter, sidewalk, or traffic lane. No Parking signs will be issued along OB Permit and are required to be posted 72 hours ahead of any obstruction. A minimum 5'-6" sidewalk clearance for pedestrian access is required.
Traffic Control Plan (TCP) approval is required when your project, worksite or limits of work meets at least one of the following conditions:
- Is located in a Holiday Restricted Street
- Is located in a Limited Operation Street
- Is within a street with commercially zoned land uses
- Has a work area of one city block, or is greater than 300 feet, whichever is less
- Provide less than 5 feet, 6 inches of unobstructed sidewalk
- Requires lane closures or traffic detour for all work area sizes
- Requires full or partial closure of one or more signalized intersections
- Is expected to impact State (CalTrans) right-of-way
Apply By Email: email your completed application to DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.
Apply In Person: The Transportation Permit Counter is open to the public on the 2nd Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Click here to schedule an appointment on Tuesday or Thursday. Drop-in on Monday or Wednesday.
If you have questions about the Obstruction Permit, please call the DOT Permit Counter at 510-238-3199 or email DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.