In addition to applications listed on Planning Commission agendas, the City has also received a wide range of project applications that require public noticing for review and action. Please follow the links below for yearly archives of applications that were filed during each time period.
The Planning Bureau oversees the City's strategic planning efforts, zoning regulations, major development projects, and neighborhood and specific area plans. Come to us to apply for zoning applications and permits, check zoning requirements, or participate in our many public engagement processes, including meetings of the Planning Commission and related committees.
Special Projects Committee (SPC) meets as needed to discuss unique projects that typically cover the work of two or more subcommittees of the Planning Commission, or policy projects that need more focused review prior to consideration by the full Commission. The SPC is an official committee of the Planning Commission.
To ensure that new development in the city pays its fair share towards funding affordable housing, transportation improvements, and capital facilities, certain developments must pay impact fees as part of their building permit process. Fee amounts are based on the date when a complete Building Permit Application is submitted.
Learn more about major development projects in the City of Oakland, view our interactive city map, and keep up-to-date about major project developments.
Planning and Building inspections ensure the safety for all Oaklanders. Permit Inspections ensure that construction is going according to the approved plans, project conditions-of-approval, and all code standards. All projects must follow State of California CalOSHA industry guidelines. Please read below for more information.
Given Oakland's location along the Hayward Fault, seismic strengthening of residences—known as seismic retrofitting—can not only save lives, but also housing stock, better enabling Oakland to withstand the short- and long-term effects of a major disaster.
Learn more about the City of Oakland's Planning Code, Zoning information and maps, the General Plan and related Elements, and neighborhood plans and policy projects.
Over the past four years, the City has made an effort to engage all Oakland communities in the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan planning process - those living both inside and outside of downtown.
The Planning Bureau oversees a range of policy projects and programs to help create an inclusive, safe and healthy environment for all Oaklanders.
The Project site is located in the South Hills area of Oakland and is bounded by Mountain Boulevard/Interstate 580 to the west, Keller Avenue to the north and east and Sequoyah Road to the south.
The City of Oakland recently amended its condominium conversion regulations to require replacement rental housing for the conversion of two or more housing units, to remove the provision allowing the generation of conversion rights when the units are offered as rental units for seven or more years, to acknowledge the applicability of the Oakland Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (O.M.C. section 8.22.300 et seq.), and corresponding regulations, and the Oakland Rent Adjustment Ordinance (O.M.C. section 8.22.010 et seq.) and corresponding regulations, and to afford greater rights and protections to existing tenants.
The proposed Mountain View Cemetery Expansion Project (2016) includes developing currently undeveloped portions of the Cemetery site for the addition of future burial sites. The proposed project includes three separate but interconnected plots on the Mountain View Cemetery property. Developing the three parcels would include extensive grading and tree removal, extension of existing roadways through the three plots and improvements such as landscape walls and stairs, an amphitheater for gatherings, crypts and columbarium niches, and planting of new trees.
Oakland is a “just cause” city. This means that a property owner must have a “just cause” to evict a tenant. These “just causes” are outlined in the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The Rent Adjustment Program does not hear eviction cases and cannot provide legal advice or legal assistance. For questions or assistance regarding your rights or with your case, please contact a local advocacy organizations.
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