California's Building Standards Code has changed. Changes to the codes affect all new building permit applications submitted on or after January 1st, 2020. Read our summaries online to be sure you are up to speed on the latest code updates!
Posted: January 14th, 2020
From all of us at the Planning and Building Department, we wish you and yours a very happy and joyous holiday season! We will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Posted: December 11th, 2019
The Planning & Building Counters are being re-organized to better serve our customers. Please read our latest update on how to ensure timely processing of your project permit during this transition.
Posted: November 19th, 2019
The Draft Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are available as of August 30, 2019. The public review period for the Draft Plan and EIR was extended until November 8.
Posted: August 8th, 2019
The Building Bureau of the City of Oakland's Planning and Building Department is preparing to adopt the 2019 California Building Code, which is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2020. The Bureau welcomes feedback from any stakeholder on these new codes.
Posted: July 25th, 2019
Focused effort to protect low-income tenants, produce more housing shows promise
Posted: March 12th, 2019
Posted: March 28th, 2018
Ayodele Nzinga of Lower Bottom Playaz shares her vision for a future downtown Oakland that is equitable for all.
Posted: February 16th, 2018
Theo Williams of SambaFunk! shares his vision for a future downtown Oakland that is equitable for all.
Posted: February 15th, 2018
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