Public Review Drafts of Environmental Justice and Safety Elements Available for Public Review!
The Draft Elements will be available for 90-day comment period that begins on March 24, 2023, and ends on June 22, 2023. There are several ways to comment and share feedback on the Draft Elements during this time:
- Email feedback to generalplan@oaklandca.gov.
- Comment directly on the draft via our interactive Konveio page.
- Participate in community events posted on our website.
Phase 1 Draft EIR Available for Public Review
The Draft EIR will be available for a 45-day comment period that begins on March 24, 2023, and ends on May 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM. The City directs comments to be submitted via email to generalplan@oaklandca.gov. Alternatively, comments may also be submitted in writing by hand delivery or mail to Lakshmi Rajagopalan, AICP, Planner IV, City of Oakland Bureau of Planning, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612 or by fax to (510) 238-6538. Please reference Phase I Oakland 2045 General Plan Update Draft EIR Comments in all correspondence.
Phase 1 Preliminary Zoning Code Amendments
These draft zoning code text amendments are intended to implement actions in the 2023-2031 Housing Element Housing Action Plan, advance environmental justice, and streamline Planning entitlement processes (see interactive map of proposed changes). The public review period for the draft zoning amendments ends on May 9, 2023. Comments may be submitted via email to generalplan@oaklandca.gov.