New Chapters in the Planning Code
Two new chapters have been adopted into the Planning Code which regulates the development and activity that can take place on private property in the City of Oakland.
Two new chapters have been adopted into the Planning Code which regulates the development and activity that can take place on private property in the City of Oakland.
Building Codes ensure the safety and habitability of structures within the City of Oakland.
Have a permit to plant a street tree? Choose a species from this list that is appropriate for your location. You may view the list sorted by common name or botanical name.
Oakland is a national leader in green building performance, and home to many green commercial, institutional and residential buildings. The list below contains a small sampling of LEED-certified green buildings in Oakland. For a more updated gallery of projects, please visit https://www.usgbc.org/projects
The table below summarizes enforcement cases closed by the Public Ethics Commission.
The table below summarizes public records request mediations completed by the Public Ethics Commission.
The table below lists candidates and political committees out of compliance with campaign finance disclosure requirements.
Listed below are the general steps to starting a business in Oakland. Remember, the staff at the Business Assistance Center are available to assist you.
Oakland lobbyists must file Quarterly Activity Reports, including for quarters when they conducted no lobbying activity. There are no deadline extensions, and the Public Ethics Commission may assess late fees of $10 per day up to $1,000 for reports filed after the deadline, in addition to other administrative penalties under Oakland law.
The City of Oakland is engaging the community to get input on transportation priorities and proposed improvements related to Howard Terminal. Workshop boards are available in English, Spanish and Chinese below.
We are committed to making information available to the public. The links below provide information related to OPD policies, the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA), Occupy Oakland, and other relevant police public information.
The Oakland Workforce Development Board (OWDB) sought public comment on the Draft 2017-2020 Local Plan Biennial Modifications.
Check out what local measures are on the ballot as well as who is running for office for the November 3, 2020 General Election. *for information on OUSD Ballot Measures, please contact OUSD directly.
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