Paving FAQ
Answers to Oaklanders' most frequently asked questions about paving.
Answers to Oaklanders' most frequently asked questions about paving.
Orientation Materials for Public Ethics Commissioners and Staff
Thank you for your interest in applying for a permit with the Planning and Building Department. The following are general definitions of the progressive status changes you can expect as your permit application moves through the review and approval process. We will update you on the status of your application via email. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a backlog in applications. It could take up to 2 weeks to hear from us. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work in this intense time.
If you would like to meet with OakDOT staff to discuss permit-related questions, we are offering in-person and virtual appointments at this time.
Use this interactive map to see the permitted food vending areas for sidewalk vendors and non-sidewalk vendors, with buffer distances from schools, restaurants and other vendors. Tip: Under the layer icon (on the right side of the screen), put a check in the box for "Food Vending."
Learn about the two ways to complete the police officer physical agility testing requirement.
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This page provides a series of Planning & Building forms for submitting and processing zoning and building applications and permits. They are provided here for your convenience, but you may need to talk to a planner, permit technician, or plan check engineer to advise you on the permits your project may require. Proposals may involve multiple permit approvals depending on the complexity of the land use issues and location of the proposed project.
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Planning Codes regulate the development and activity that can take place on private property in the City of Oakland.
Planning Forms are used to ensure that projects conform to local zoning regulations and design requirements.
Area 1 (Police Beats 1 - 7) is commanded by Captain Clay Burch. Area 1 consists of the area traditionally known as West Oakland as well as Downtown Oakland. Area 1 is bordered by the City of Emeryville and Area 2 on the north, Lake Merritt on the east, the Oakland Estuary on the south, and the Bay on the west. Area 1 is a diverse community with multiple thriving business districts, including Jack London Square, Downtown Oakland, and City Hall (Frank Ogawa Plaza).
Area 2 (Beats 8 - 13) is commanded by Acting Captain Jeff Thomason. Area 2 is composed of the Pill Hill, Temescal, Rockridge, and Uptown neighborhoods. It is bordered by the City of Emeryville and the City of Berkeley to the west, Contra Costa County to the north, and Area 1, the City of Piedmont, and Area 3 to the south and east. Area 2 has a combination of residential neighborhoods and the commercial districts of Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, and Piedmont Avenue.
Area 3 (Beats 14 - 19) is commanded by Captain Mike Beaver. Area 3 is centrally located within the City of Oakland. It is bordered by Area 1, Area 2, Lake Merritt, and the City of Piedmont on the west, Redwood Regional Park on the north, Area 4 to the east, and the City of Alameda and the Oakland Estuary to the south. Area 3 is a diverse community with several thriving business districts: Lakeshore, Eastlake, Adams Point, and Fruitvale.
Area 4 (Beats 20 - 25) is commanded by Captain James Bassett. The area is located in the central part of Oakland. It is bordered by Area 3 to the west, Redwood Regional Park to the north, Area 5 to the east, and the Oakland Estuary to the south. Area 4 is a diverse community with the thriving business districts of Fruitvale and Macarthur Boulevard.
Area 5 (Beats 26 - 30) is commanded by Captain Anthony Tedesco. The area is traditionally known as East Oakland. It is bordered by the City of Alameda to the south. Area 4 to the north and west and area 6 to the east.
Area 6 (Beats 31 - 35) is commanded by Acting Captain Casey Johnson. Area 6 is the area traditionally known as East Oakland. It is bordered by Area 5 to the west and the City of San Leandro to the east. The Area is home to the Coliseum Complex and the Oakland International Airport.
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