{"id":361186,"date":"2026-06-15T09:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/361186\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:16:16","slug":"planning-building-city-of-oakland-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/361186\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quicklinks: Permits & Appointments<\/a> |\u00a0Records Requests<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Planning & Zoning<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Building Services<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Code Enforcement<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Major Projects<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Planning Commission<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0Reports<\/a>\u00a0| News<\/a> | Staff<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Downtown<\/p>\n

ABOUT PLANNING & BUILDING:\u00a0The Planning & Building Department oversees regulations for the City’s growth and development. By reviewing project plans, enforcing local ordinances, developing neighborhood plans, and responding to public concerns, we work to create a built environment that supports the health and welfare of all Oaklanders.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Permits-Icon.png\"One-Stop Permit Center Services<\/p>\n

\nOakland’s One-Stop Permit Center<\/a> is open for business at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza! We’ve combined the counter services of Planning & Building, the Oakland Fire Department, and the Department of Transportation to provide a “one-stop shop” experience.<\/p>\n

Services are available 24\/7 through our Online Permit Center<\/a>, and in-person\u00a0by appointment\u00a0or during\u00a0walk-in hours.<\/p>\n

Schedule an Appointment<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Hours of Operation<\/a><\/p>\n

Permit Center Hours\u00a0<\/p>\n

Open 5 days\/week!<\/p>\n

Walk-Ins & In-Person Appointments*
Mon – Thu\u00a08:30AM – 12PM\u00a0(last morning walk-in ticket issued at 11:30 am)
and\u00a012 – 4PM\u00a0(last walk-in ticket issued at 3:15 pm)
Appointments will take priority over walk-ins<\/p>\n

Virtual Appointments*
Mon – Thu\u00a012 – 4PM
Fri 9AM – 4PM<\/p>\n

* Appointment windows vary by service type. See appointment links for details.<\/p>\n

Find the permits you need, ask questions, and get started on your project!<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit our\u00a0One-Stop Permit Center<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/p>\n

Sign Up for Permit Center Updates<\/a><\/p>\n

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Take Our Survey \u2014 Tell Us What You Think! <\/p>\n

\"TellPlease complete our short Customer Satisfaction Survey<\/a> and help us improve our services!<\/p>\n

Take Our Survey<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Records-Request-Icon.png\"Records Unit<\/p>\n

Find property and permit records or request a 3R Report or subpoena.<\/p>\n

Learn more at our\u00a0Planning & Building Records Unit<\/a> main page.\n<\/p>\n

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\"Planning-and-Zoning-Icon.png\"\u00a0Planning & Zoning<\/p>\n

Learn more about Oakland’s General Plan and what zoning rules apply to your home or project.<\/p>\n

Learn more at our Planning Code & Zoning<\/a> main page.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Urban-Planning-Icon.png\"Building Services & Codes<\/p>\n

Schedule inspections, get your plans checked, and find out what’s required to ensure your building is safe, habitable and accessible.<\/p>\n

Learn more at our Building & Inspections<\/a> main page.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Building-Inspections-Icon.png\"Property Complaints & Code Enforcement<\/p>\n

Report a private property code violation and learn about Oakland’s noise and blight ordinances.<\/p>\n

Learn more at our Code Enforcement Services<\/a> main page.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Project-Icon.png\"Major Projects<\/p>\n

Learn about Oakland’s major development projects, environmental review, and approval processes.<\/p>\n

Learn more about other projects and development at our Major Development Projects<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Budget-Meeting-Icon.png\"Planning Commission & Committees<\/p>\n

Attend a Planning Commission or related committee meeting and review upcoming agendas.<\/p>\n

See our complete Planning Commission & Committee Meetings main page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Report-Icon.png\"Reports<\/p>\n

Review reports on progress toward making our built environment healthy and safe for all Oaklanders.<\/p>\n

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\nNews<\/p>\n

Read the latest news and updates from the Planning & Building Department.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to our Permit Center and related updates news list!<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nStaff Directories<\/p>\n

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