In November 2014, Oakland voters overwhelmingly passed Measure FF, an amendment to the Oakland Municipal Code establishing a minimum wage, requiring payment for accrued sick leave and requiring payment of service charges to hospitality workers. This memorandum answers frequently asked questions to help business owners, employees and others understand and follow the law in Oakland.
Filing Schedule for Candidates and Controlled Committees for Local Office Listed on the November 3, 2020 Ballot
Resources for Oakland businesses, nonprofits and workers to plan, prepare and respond to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Resources for Oakland workers to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Timely updates for Oakland businesses, and the nonprofits and partners that support them
Community Resource Officers (CRO) engage in problem solving projects, attend Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (or Neighborhood Council) meetings. They serve as liaisons with city service teams, lead enforcement projects and coordinate with other OPD patrol and professional staff.
In the interest of public health, welfare, and safety, the ordinance establishes a process for the resolution of hazardous tree claims for the purpose of preventing personal injury or damage to neighboring properties.
Oakland's blight code promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens by requiring a level of maintenance of residential, commercial, and industrial property which will protect and preserve the livability, appearance, and social and economic stability of the city and which will also protect the public from the health and safety hazards and the impairment of property values which results from the neglect and deterioration of property.
Used Motor Oil collection and drop-off by Oakland Recycles!
Building Forms are used to ensure the safety and habitability of structures within the City of Oakland.
Planning Forms are used to ensure that projects conform to local zoning regulations and design requirements.