Planning and Building Codes

The following codes and regulations may apply to your project.

Planning Codes

Planning Code, Zoning, and General Plan Planning Code Updates Read the Subdivision Code - Title 16 Read the Planning Code - Title 17 Zoning Code Bulletins

Building Codes

Read the California Building Codes Read the Oakland Amendments to the California Building Codes Read the Oakland Building Maintenance Code (OMC 15.08) 2022 Building Standards Code Changes 2019 CA Green Building Standards Code Requirements Bureau of Building Code Bulletins Bureau of Building Directives Access for Persons with Disabilities

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Planning Codes regulate the development and activity that can take place on private property in the City of Oakland.

Building Codes ensure the safety and habitability of structures within the City of Oakland.