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For any property in which you are operating or plan to operate your business, you should find out its zoning and permitted uses, and whether you need to apply for a permit.
The Zoning Section of the City of Oakland provides day-to-day counter and non-counter customer service to answer zoning questions; receives, processes and reviews various zoning permit applications; and processes environmental review documents. Business owners should check the information for their property, and apply for permits as needed. Call the Zoning Section
Leave a message stating the site address and proposed use and ask the planner if the use is permitted outright, conditionally permitted (major or minor Conditional Use Permit) or not permitted at all. Get current contact information on the Zoning Section website. Read the Code Online
Check the City of Oakland’s General Plan and the Zoning Code online . Get a Pre-application consultation
Make sure you comply with codes and standards before you submit your formal zoning permit application. Check your plans with City Staff in a preapplication conference. Staff will also identify non-planning issues and advise you of appropriate applications and fees. Submit Your Application
Once you know whether and what you need to apply for, obtain and submit and application.
Additional Questions?
Contact the BAC Staff for help! See the Zoning Code, application, and instructions on the Zoning Section website. |
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