If you received a Stop Work from a City of Oakland Building Inspector, you must stop all construction activities. You must either revise your permits, correct the violations, and/or apply for permits depending on the type of project, as per the three types below.
Permitted
If the permitted, work does not conform with the approved plans, Conditions of Approval and/or City Ordinances or regulations.
Step 1: Submit a Building Worksheet (BW) through the online portal for Revision to your existing plans. If the work is for alterations to the exterior of the property you will also need to submit a Zoning Worksheet (ZW). Go to the online portal Oakland Online Portal and log in to submit the worksheet(s) and plans. Please be sure to note in the description “Revision-Stop Work”.
Step 2: You will receive a notification from our office within 1-5 business days. Check your email and Spam email folder.
Step 3: If the permit revisions permit staff will contact you through email for the next steps.
Site Management
If the project received a Stop Work Order due to poor site management, including violations of Conditions of Approval and/or City ordinances or regulations, including Best Management Practices (BMPs), Lead Based Paint containment, Construction Management Plans.
Step 1: Correct all violations.
Step 2: Contact the building inspector for verification of correction of violations
Step 3: Pay the Stop Work Order fees.
Unpermitted
If the work is unpermitted you will need to:
Step 1: Register on our online portal Oakland Online Portal. You may register under “Full Registration” as the Contractor or Owner-Builder.
Step 2: Once registered Click on: All Available Permits under Full Registration and determine the type of permit you will need. Click on the Permit type and follow the instructions. Please place “Stop Work Order issued” in the description of the scope of work.
Step 3: You will receive an email if your application is accepted or if it is incomplete and more information is needed with 1-5 business days. (Check your spam email folder)
Step 4: Once application submittal is complete you may be scheduled for a Virtual appointment with a Permit Technician to review your application and determine next steps.
Hours of Operation
All permit applications are now electronic, please visit the Permits page for more information.
You may use the link below to schedule an office appointment
Appointments are available: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Walk-in Services: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Extremely Limited based on availability, please make an appointment to ensure project can be assisted)