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Creek Protection Ordinance

Creek Protection Ordinance amending Chapter 13:16 of the Oakland Municipal Code to eliminate non-storm water discharges to the stormdrain system and preserve creeks and riparian corridors.

Telegraph Avenue Corridor Improvements

Construction starting soon on Telegraph Avenue between 20th Street and 42nd Street! Safety improvements complete on Telegraph Avenue between 42nd Street and 52nd Street.

OakDOT Race and Equity Team

This team's objective is to transparently share race and equity efforts at the City's Department of Transportation and hold the Department accountable for race and equity issues in transportation.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are attached or detached accessory dwellings that are accessory to primary Residential Facilities located on the same lot and provide complete independent facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program

The City of Oakland’s Soft Story Retrofit Program works to save lives by strengthening buildings with large ground-floor openings that are particularly prone to collapse during an earthquake. Effective January 22, 2019, municipal ordinance No. 13516 now requires residential property owners to strengthen these vulnerable buildings with seismic retrofits. This page provides information and resources on the ordinance, the schedule for compliance, and the process for completing the mandatory retrofit.

Become an Equity Applicant or Incubator

The City's groundbreaking Equity Permit Program is designed to minimize barriers to cannabis licensing for those who have been the most victimized by the war on drugs. Find out how to qualify.

Stop Work Order Procedure

If you received a Stop Work from a City of Oakland Building Inspector, you must stop all construction activities. Please see below on how to apply for permits to correct the violations.

Title VI Policies & Procedures

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) states that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Information about compliance with Title VI is available, including policies, procedures and complaints.

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