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Submissions for the City of Oakland's Technical General Plan Update Consultant RFP closed on June 25, 2 PM PST. The City is in the process of evaluating the proposals.

The City has extended the comment period on the Draft Enviro Impact Report for the Waterfront Ballpark District Project through April 27, 2021 at 4 p.m.

Public review and comment period open through April 12

Updates on Plan adoption, zoning, and housing strategy

The Planning & Building Department launched an enhanced online permit portal offering users more choices among application types and services. These updates help to create a more comprehensive way for the community to submit applications for services 24/7, at the applicant’s convenience.

The City of Oakland has been legally directed to suspend the requirement that all newly constructed buildings be all-electric as per Oakland Municipal Code 15.37

On December 15, 2020, Oakland City Council voted to adopt legislation requiring all newly-constructed buildings to be all-electric, except for attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Now that the City has completed its public improvement work at the Gateway Industrial District (formerly the Oakland Army Base) — including installing all new roads, landscaping, and pedestrian and bike trails — it is now open for business.

The City of Oakland’s Planning & Building Department launched a new application called, Oakland Building Inspection Request, making it easier for customers to schedule building inspections.

The City is waiving fees and streamlined the permitting process for use of sidewalk space and parking areas for businesses to expand while complying with revised Alameda County shelter-in-place order

A series of new Planning Code amendments that impact various business activities and project zoning requirements were adopted by the Oakland City Council on June 2 and June 9, 2020. Each of these changes go into effect July 2, 2020, with two exceptions, which were adopted and made effective immediately.