Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA
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The Planning & Building Department of Oakland, California oversees city growth and development through permit review, code enforcement, neighborhood planning, and public engagement. The department operates a One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza offering combined services with the Oakland Fire Department and Department of Transportation, available 24/7 online and in-person Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM–4 PM, with virtual appointments also available Friday 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides homeowner and commercial permits, records requests, zoning information, and planning applications through an online portal and scheduled or walk-in appointments.
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Skip to main content Quick Links: Mayor Barbara Lee English is your current preferred language. Search My Household Community Public Safety & Streets Business Planning & Building Government Select the Escape key to close the menu. Focus will then be set to the first menu item. Home / Government/ Departments / Planning & Building Planning & Building Quicklinks: Permits & Appointments | Records Requests I Planning & Zoning I Building Services I Code Enforcement I Major Projects I Planning Commission I Reports | News | Staff ABOUT PLANNING & BUILDING: The 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. One-Stop Permit Center Services Oakland's One-Stop Permit Center 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. Services are available 24/7 through our Online Permit Center, and in-person by appointment or during walk-in hours. Schedule an Appointment Hours of Operation Permit Center Hours Open 5 days/week! Walk-Ins & In-Person Appointments* Mon - Thu 8:30AM - 12PM (last morning walk-in ticket issued at 11:30 am) and 12 - 4PM (last walk-in ticket issued at 3:15 pm) Appointments will take priority over walk-ins Virtual Appointments* Mon - Thu 12 - 4PM Fri 9AM - 4PM * Appointment windows vary by service type. See appointment links for details. Find the permits you need, ask questions, and get started on your project! One-Stop Permit Center Online Permit Center Homeowner Projects & Permits Commercial Projects & Permits Permit Process Overview Permit & Services Questions Portal Schedule an Appointment Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times For more information, please visit our One-Stop Permit Center webpage. Sign Up for Permit Center Updates Take Our Survey — Tell Us What You Think! Please complete our short Customer Satisfaction Survey and help us improve our services! Take Our Survey Records Unit Find property and permit records or request a 3R Report or subpoena. Search Public Records Submit Public Records Request Planning & Building Records Requests Report of Residential Record (3R Report) Subpoena Requests of Planning & Building Learn more at our Planning & Building Records Unit main page. Return to Top ^ Planning & Zoning Learn more about Oakland's General Plan and what zoning rules apply to your home or project. City of Oakland General Plan Update Neighborhood and Citywide Plans Read the Planning Code - Title 17 See the City Zoning Map Active Planning and Zoning Applications Policy Projects Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Project Review Historic Preservation Learn more at our Planning Code & Zoning main page. Return to Top ^ Building Services & Codes Schedule inspections, get your plans checked, and find out what's required to ensure your building is safe, habitable and accessible. Schedule Your Building Inspection Building Plan Check Services Read the California Building Codes Read the Oakland Amendments to the California Building Codes Read the Oakland Building Maintenance Code (OMC 15.08) Summary of Green Building Ordinance Mandatory Requirements & Compliance Standards(PDF, 147KB) Access for Persons with Disabilities Learn more at our Building & Inspections main page. Return to Top ^ Property Complaints & Code Enforcement Report a private property code violation and learn about Oakland's noise and blight ordinances. Report or Check Status of a Property Complaint Review Construction Ordinance Hours & Report a Noise Violation Apply to the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program (Contractors) Register for Foreclosed and Defaulted Residential Properties Inspection and Maintenance Program Read Substandard and Public Nuisance Buildings Ordinance Learn more at our Code Enforcement Services main page. Return to Top ^ Major Projects Learn about Oakland's major development projects, environmental review, and approval processes. Major Development Projects Environmental Review Documents (CEQA/EIR) Impact Fees Brooklyn Basin (formerly "Oak to Ninth Mixed Use Development") Gateway Industrial District (portion of former Oakland Army Base) Learn more about other projects and development at our Major Development Projects page. Return to Top ^ Planning Commission & Committees Attend a Planning Commission or related committee meeting and review upcoming agendas. Planning Commission Design Review Committee (DRC) Residential Appeals Committee (RAC) Zoning Update Committee (ZUC) Special Projects Committee (SPC) Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (LPAB) See our complete Planning Commission & Committee Meetings main page. Return to Top ^ Reports Review reports on progress toward making our built environment healthy and safe for all Oaklanders. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Impact Fee Reports City of Oakland Quarterly Building Code Enforcement Reports Return to Top ^ News Read the latest news and updates from the Planning & Building Department. Oakland General Plan Update: Community Feedback & Options Survey Results Enhanced ADU & Building Permit Applications Now Online! New Building Codes Take Effect Jan 1, 2026 Planning & Building Counter to Expand Hours Dec 1! Oakland Launches Faster Review Process for Housing Projects Impact Fees Update: City Council Adopts Impact Fee Amendments Subscribe to our Permit Center and related updates news list! Return to Top ^ Staff Directories Planning & Building Senior Managers Permitting & Counter Staff Directory Operations & Administration Directory Building & Infrastructure Plan Check Engineers Directory Building Inspectors Directory Inspections and Code Enforcement Services Directory Strategic Planners Directory Development Planners Directory Zoning Planners Directory Return to Top ^ + Leadership William Gilchrist Director Gilchrist has 35 years of experience as a planner and designer. He was director of place-based planning in New Orleans where he focused on the city's design and development strategy. He was previously a senior associate at AECOM in Atlanta and planning director in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact Us Main Line: (510) 238-3443 Building Counter: (510) 238-3891 Zoning Hotline: (510) 238-3911 Newsroom Oakland Launches Faster Review for Housing Projects Oakland Releases Options for How We Stabilize and Grow City Council Adopts Impact Fee Amendments Sign Up For Updates Back to top Contact Us Footer Logo Oakland Love Life Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 View on Map Send website feedback Quick Links Departments City Jobs Report a Crime City Services OakApps Open Data Oakland Maps Share & Connect Facebook X Instagram Youtube Nextdoor Linkedin Sign Up for Updates Accessibility | Title VI Civil Rights | Privacy & Security Policy | Sitemap © 2026 City of Oakland, CA | Powered by Granicus
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