Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1
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This document is the Oakland, California Planning Code from 1997, a codification of the city's general planning ordinances. The code is organized into Title 17 Planning and multiple chapters covering topics including general provisions, the City Planning Commission, landmarks preservation, zoning regulations, use classifications, and specific zoning districts (Open Space, Hillside Residential, Detached Unit Residential, Mixed Housing Type Residential, and Urban Residential). This supplement, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation, brings the code current through ordinances effective as of January 16, 2024, and comprises 971 pages total.
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