Oakland's Objective Design Standards | Project Documents

See helpful resources in this section for understanding and using Oakland’s objective design standards and view project related materials including meeting summaries and draft standards.

Planning Commission Draft Standards for 1- to 4-Family and 1- to 3-Story Multifamily Residential Development

The following drafts are available for review prior to the Planning Commission Hearing on June 18, 2025.

CPC Draft ODS for One-Family and Two- to Four-Family Dwellings and One- to Three-Story Multifamily Developments

Resources

Below are some helpful resources for the public and project applicants to learn more about Objective Design Standards

Objective Design Standards Guide and Checklist for 4- to 8-Story Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use Developments Zoning Code Bulletin on Applicability of Objective Design Standards and Waiver Form - December 19, 2024 Oakland Objective Design Standards Factsheet Understanding the Relationship between Zoning and Objective Design Standards CA Governor's Office of Planning and Research ODS Factsheet Objective Design Standards for 4-8 Story Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Development DRC Hearing Draft Public Comments on the Public Review Draft ODS With Planning Staff Responses

Project Materials

Documents developed as part of the Objective Design Standards are featured below:

Workshop Documents

ODS Public Review Drafts ODS March 24, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting October 2, 2024

Design Review Committee Meeting July 24, 2024

Stakeholder Interviews November 2022

Advisory Group #1 Meeting Materials:

Advisory Group #2 Meeting Materials:
 

Focus Group #1 Meeting Materials:
 

Focus Group #2 Meeting Materials:

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