OAKLAND Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1 OAKLAND PLANNING CODE 1997
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This document is the Oakland Planning Code of 1997, a codification of Oakland, California's general planning ordinances organized into Title 17 covering planning regulations. The code has been supplemented through Ordinances passed up to June 9, 2020, and includes 935 total pages (as indicated by the page count). The code comprises multiple chapters establishing zoning regulations and land use classifications, including chapters governing the City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, open space zones (OS), residential zones (RH, RD, RM, RU, R-80), commercial zones (CN, CC, CR, C-40, C-45, CBD, HBX), industrial zones (M-20, M-30, M-40, CIX, IG, IO), and specialized zones such as medical center (S-1) and civic center (S-2) commercial zones. The document serves as the primary regulatory framework defining permitted uses, development standards, and zoning designations for properties within Oakland.
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