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Article II — THE COUNCIL

Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Oakland

Section 200. Composition of the Council. The Council shall consist of eight Councilmembers, nominated and elected as hereinafter provided. The Mayor shall not be a member of the Council, but shall have a vote on the Council if the Councilmembers are evenly divided in accordance with Section 305. The Council shall elect a President of the Council from among its members for a term of two years. The President of the Council shall serve as the presiding officer of the City Council and shall perform duties authorized by the Council's Rules of Procedure, which shall be passed by resolution in accordance with Charter section 210.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1998.)

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022; Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 201. Qualifications. No person shall be eligible for or continue to hold the office of Councilmember, either by election or appointment, unless they are a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector, a resident for at least thirty days of the City or of a territory lawfully annexed or consolidated, and a resident of the district from which they may be a candidate for at least thirty days immediately next preceding their nomination or appointment.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1988.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 202. Council Salaries. The Public Ethics Commission shall bi-annually adjust the salary for the office of Councilmember by the increase in the consumer price index over the preceding two years, up to a total of five percent. If the increase in the consumer price index over the preceding two years exceeds five percent, the Commission shall have the discretion to adjust the salary for the office of Councilmember by an amount not exceeding five percent for each year, but not more than the total CPI per year.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1996, June 1998, November 1998, March 2004, and November 2014.)

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022)

Section 203. Nomination and Election of Councilmembers. Seven Councilmembers shall be nominated from districts and one shall be nominated at large. The Councilmember-at-large shall be nominated and elected by the qualified electors of the City at large. The District Councilmembers shall be nominated and elected by the qualified electors of their respective districts. The districts shall be as they exist upon the taking effect of this section, until revised by ordinance. The Independent Redistricting Commission shall establish district boundaries in accordance with the provisions of this Article and applicable Federal and State constitutional and statutory requirements. No change in the boundary of a district shall operate to exclude an incumbent from office before the expiration of the term for which they were elected or appointed.

(Amended by: Stats. October 1980, June 1990, March 2004, and November 2014.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 204. Term of Office, Term Limits, Council.

(a)

Term of Office. The Councilmembers shall be elected to a term of four years beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the Monday following January 2 following their election. In 2018 Municipal Elections were held to select City officers for four-year terms for the following offices: Councilmember, District #2; Councilmember, District #4, and, Councilmember, District #6. In 2020 Municipal Elections were held to select City Councilmembers for four-year terms for the following offices: Councilmember, District #1; Councilmember, District #3; Councilmember, District #5; Councilmember, District #7; and Councilmember At-Large.

(b)

Term Limits. No person shall be elected to the office of Councilmember, whether district or at-large, or any combination thereof, for more than three consecutive terms; except that a person may serve up to three consecutive terms as a district Councilmember immediately followed by up to three consecutive terms as Councilmember at-large. For purposes of determining term limits, a Councilmember who fills a partial term of more than two years shall be deemed to have filled the entire term. Terms for the office of Councilmember that commenced prior to January 2023 shall not be considered in calculating limits on consecutive terms for Councilmembers.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1988.)

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022)

Section 205. Vacancy, Filling of. All vacancies occurring in the office of Councilmember shall be filled by special election within 120 days of a vacancy. An extension of up to 90 days may be allowed only for the express purpose of consolidating the special election with the next Municipal Election or Statewide Election. Special elections for the office of Councilmember shall be conducted using the same ranked choice voting procedures used to elect Councilmembers in General Municipal Elections. Whenever the period of vacancy in a Councilmember's term of office equals or exceeds 100 days the vacancy may be temporarily filled by appointment through the majority vote of the remaining Councilmembers, provided the appointee may not simultaneously fill the vacancy and run as a candidate for that office and provided the appointment does not exceed 180 days or go beyond the date the new incumbent is sworn in, whichever is shortest. Alternative legal voting procedures shall be used to the greatest extent feasible to increase voter participation in special elections including, but not limited to, mail ballot voting, secure, electronic voting and extended voting period. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section 205 or this Charter, an election shall not be required to fill a vacancy in the office of Councilmember that occurs when the Council President fills a mayoral vacancy pursuant to Sections 303 and 304 of this Charter, and the Council President shall be entitled to return to their seat.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1998, November 2000, March 2002 and February 2007.)

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022; Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 206. Vacancy, What Constitutes. An office of Councilmember shall be declared vacant by the Council when the person elected or appointed thereto fails to qualify within ten days after their term is to begin, dies, resigns, ceases to be a resident of the City or of the district from which they were nominated, is absent continuously from the City for a period of more than thirty days without permission from the Council, is absent from any ten consecutive regular meetings except on account of the Councilmember's illness or when absent from City by permission of the Council, is convicted of a felony, is judicially determined to be an incompetent, is permanently disabled as to be unable to perform the duties of the office, forfeits the office under any provision of this Charter, or is removed from office by judicial procedure. A finding of disability shall require the affirmative vote of at least six members of the Council after considering competent medical evidence bearing on the physical or mental capability of the Councilmember.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1988 and November 2000.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 207. Powers of the Council. The Council shall be the governing body of the City. It shall exercise the corporate powers of the City and, subject to the expressed limitations of this Charter, it shall be vested with all powers of legislation in municipal affairs adequate to provide a complete system of local government consistent with the Constitution of the State of California. It shall have no administrative powers. The Council shall fix the compensation of all City employees, officers and officials except as otherwise provided by this Charter.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1988 and November 2000.)

Section 208. Meetings of the Council. At 11:00 a.m. on the first Monday following January 2 following each General Municipal Election, the Council shall meet at the established Council meeting place, at which time and place the newly elected members of the Council shall assume the duties of their office; and at such meeting, and at its first meeting in January of each odd-numbered year, the Council shall, by resolution, elect a Council President from among its members to serve for a two-year term. The Council also shall elect, by resolution, a President Pro Tempore of the Council from among its members to serve a one or two-year term. Thereafter, the Council shall meet regularly at the time and place fixed by resolution. Special meetings may be held at the regular place of meeting and shall be called, and notice thereof given, by the City Clerk upon the written request of the Mayor, the City Administrator or three members of the Council and such notice shall state the special subject to be considered at the special meeting; and no other subject shall be there considered. Regular or special meetings may be held at places other than the regular meeting place only in an emergency in which the regular meeting place is untenable, or for some purpose of public convenience, upon the posting of a public notice at the regular meeting place that the Council is meeting elsewhere to be designated on the notice.

(Amended by: Stats. June 1988 and March 2004.)

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022)

Section 209. Quorum. Five members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn.

Section 210. Council Action. The Council shall provide by resolution for the order of business and the rules of procedure for the conduct of Council meetings. The Council shall act by ordinance or resolution or motion. The "ayes" and "noes" shall be taken on the passage of all ordinances and resolutions and entered upon the journal of the Council's proceedings. Each proposed ordinance or resolution shall be introduced in written or printed form. The affirmative vote of five members of the Council shall be required to adopt any ordinance or resolution, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by general law.

Section 211. Enactment of Ordinances. In addition to such other action of the Council as is required by statute or by this Charter to be by ordinance, every act of the Council establishing a penalty or granting a franchise shall be by ordinance. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be: "The Council of the City of Oakland does ordain as follows:"

Section 212. Adoption and Amendment of Ordinances. Except for emergency ordinances, no ordinance shall be adopted by the Council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor except at a regular or adjourned regular or special meeting. If an ordinance is altered after its introduction (except for the correction of typographical or clerical errors), it shall not be adopted except at a regular or adjourned regular or special meeting held not less than five days after the date of such alteration. Any section or subsection of an ordinance may be amended solely by the reenactment of such section or subsection at length as amended.

Section 213. Emergency Ordinances. Any ordinance declared by the Council to be necessary for preserving the public peace, health, or safety in an emergency, and containing a statement of the reasons constituting such necessity, may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting if passed by the affirmative vote of at least six members. Appropriations to meet an urgent need for public expenditure, to protect the public health, safety, or welfare may be made as an emergency ordinance.

Section 214. Publication. Before final adoption of an ordinance, its title, a digest thereof, a notice showing the vote on its introduction and the date, time, and place of hearing on its final adoption, and notice that three full copies thereof are available for use and examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk, shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City at least three days before said hearing date. Notice of the adoption of an emergency ordinance, the vote thereon, its title, and a digest thereof shall be similarly published once within three days after its adoption. The notices and digests shall be prepared by the City Attorney.

Section 215. Codification. The duly adopted and effective ordinances of the City may be compiled and arranged as comprehensive codes, which may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose.

Section 216. Effective Date of Ordinance. An ordinance receiving upon final adoption the affirmative vote of at least six members of the Council shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified therein. All other ordinances, unless a different date is required by this Charter, shall be effective upon the seventh day after final adoption; provided, that within three days after said date of final adoption, the Mayor may file in the Office of the City Clerk written notice to the Council that the Mayor has suspended the taking effect of the ordinance, stating in said notice the reason or reasons for the action, which notice the City Clerk shall forthwith deliver to the members of the Council. Such notification shall automatically cause the reconsideration of the ordinance by the Council at its regular meeting next following the sixth day after the aforesaid final adoption of the ordinance. If, upon reconsideration, the ordinance is approved by the affirmative vote of at least five members of the Council, it shall take effect immediately; and if not so approved, it shall be ineffective.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1998 and March 2004.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 217. Penalty for Violation of Ordinances. The Council may make the violation of its ordinances a misdemeanor, which may be prosecuted in the name of the People of the State of California or may be redressed by civil action, and may prescribe punishment for such violations by fines, or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or by both such fines and imprisonment. The Council shall establish the fine limit by ordinance approved following a public hearing.

(Amended by: Stats. July 2020.)

Section 218. Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service for which the City Administrator, Mayor and other appointed or elected officers are responsible, solely through the City Administrator, Mayor or such other officers. Neither the Council nor any Council member shall give orders to any subordinate of the City under the jurisdiction of the City Administrator or such other officers, either publicly or privately; nor shall they attempt to coerce or influence the City Administrator or such other officers, in respect to any contract, purchase of any supplies or any other administrative action; nor in any manner direct or request the appointment of any person to or their removal from office by the City Administrator or any of the City Administrator's subordinates or such other officers, nor in any manner take part in the appointment or removal of officers or employees in the administrative service of the City. Violation of the provisions of this

section by a member of the Council shall be a misdemeanor, conviction of which shall immediately forfeit the office of the convicted member.

(Amended by: Stats. November 1988, November 2000 and March 2004.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 219. Ordinance: When Required. In addition to other actions required by law or by specific provision of this Charter to be done by ordinance, those actions of the Council shall be by ordinance which:

(1)

Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter or abolish any City department, office or agency as authorized in Article VI of this Charter.

(2)

Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed.

(3)

Levy taxes except as otherwise provided in this Charter with respect to the property tax levied by adoption of the budget.

(4)

Regulate the rates charged for its services by a public utility.

(5)

Authorize the borrowing of money except as otherwise provided in Section 812 of this Charter.

(6)

Convey or lease, or authorize the conveyance or lease for longer than one year, of any real property of the City, or any interest therein, or the acquisition of real property, the purchase price of which is more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

(7)

Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted.

Provided, acts other than those referred to hereinabove under this section, or other than may be specifically otherwise provided for in other sections of this Charter, may be done either by ordinance or by resolution.

Section 220. Redistricting of City Council and School Board Districts.

(A)

For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined:

(1)

COMMISSION means the Independent Redistricting Commission.

(2)

CONTROLLING PERSON means an officer, director, manager, principal, or shareholder or member owning at least 10% of a legal entity.

(3)

ALTERNATE means a non-voting Commissioner who may be sworn in due to any vacancy.

(B)

In 2021 and thereafter in each year following the year in which the national census is taken under the direction of Congress at the beginning of each decade, or whenever any substantial territory is annexed to or consolidated with the City, the Commission shall adjust the boundary lines of the seven (7) City Council and Oakland Unified School Board of Directors districts in conformance with the standards and process set forth in this article. The Commission shall be fully established no later than September 1, 2020, and thereafter no later than September 1 in each year ending in the number (0). The Commission shall not draw district lines at any other time, except if the districts must be redrawn because of a judicial decision invalidating the then existing district plan, in whole or in part.

(C)

The Commission shall:

(1)

Conduct an open and transparent process enabling full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of district lines;

(2)

Draw district lines according to the redistricting criteria specified in this section.

(3)

Conduct itself with integrity and fairness. The Commissioner selection process is designed to produce a Commission that is independent and is reasonably representative of the geographic, racial, ethnic and economic diversity of the City of Oakland.

(D)

The Commission shall consist of thirteen sitting members and two alternates.

(1)

Each Commissioner and alternate shall be a resident of the City of Oakland for at least the three years preceding the date of application.

(2)

The term of office of each Commissioner and alternate shall expire after the final district lines are adopted and no longer subject to legal challenge. In the event of a legal challenge, terms of office will terminate when appeals of such challenge have been exhausted and a final decision entered.

(3)

Nine members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Approval of the final map requires the affirmative votes of nine Commissioners.

(4)

Each Commissioner and alternate shall apply this section in a manner that is impartial and that reinforces public confidence in the integrity of the redistricting process. A Commissioner shall be ineligible, for a period of ten years beginning from the date of appointment, to hold elective public office for the City of Oakland. A member of the Commission shall be ineligible, for a period of four years beginning from the date of appointment, to hold appointive public office for the City of Oakland or Oakland Unified School Board, to serve as paid staff for or as a paid consultant to Oakland City Council, or any member of the City Council or Oakland School Board, to receive a non-competitively bid contract with the City of Oakland, or to register as a lobbyist. This four year ban on having a paid consultancy or entering non-competitively bid contracts applies to the member individually and all entities for which the member is a controlling person.

(E)

The Commission shall establish the boundaries of the council and school districts for the City of Oakland in a plan using the following criteria as set forth in the following order of priority:

(1)

Districts shall comply with the United States Constitution. Each council and school district shall have reasonably equal population with other districts, except where deviation is required to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act or permitted by law.

(2)

Districts shall comply with the federal Voting Rights Act, commencing at 42 U.S.C. Section 1971, the California Voting Rights Act, commencing at Section 14025 of the Elections Code, and any other requirement of federal or state law.

(3)

Districts shall be geographically contiguous.

(4)

The geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local community of interest shall be respected in a manner that minimizes their division to the extent possible without violating the requirements of any of the preceding subsections. A community of interest is a contiguous population that shares common social and

economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. Communities of interest shall not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.

(5)

To the extent practicable, district boundaries shall be drawn to encourage geographical compactness such that nearby areas of population are not bypassed for more distant populations.

(6)

Districts may not be drawn for the purpose of favoring or discriminating against an incumbent or political candidate.

(7)

The Commission may establish and consider additional criteria that comply with the above listed criteria and the requirements of federal and state law.

(F)

Prior to the appointment of the first Commission, the City Attorney shall draft, and the City Council shall approve, interim regulations necessary for appointment of the first commission. The commission shall adopt permanent regulations governing its operations in consultation with the City Attorney.

(G)

By December 31, 2021, and in each year ending in the number one (1) thereafter, the Commission shall adopt a final plan for the City of Oakland specifically describing the district boundaries for each of the council and school districts prescribed above. Upon adoption, the commission shall certify the plan to the City Council. The City Council may not change the plan. The plan shall have the force and effect of law.

(1)

The Commission shall issue a report that explains the basis on which the Commission made its decisions in achieving compliance with the criteria listed above and shall include definitions of the terms and standards used in drawing the final plan.

(2)

If the Commission does not adopt a final plan by the dates in this section, the City Attorney for the City of Oakland shall immediately petition state court for an order prescribing the boundary lines of the districts in accordance with the redistricting criteria and requirements set forth in this Section. The plan prescribed by the court shall be used for all subsequent City Council elections until a final plan is adopted by the commission to replace it.

(H)

The City Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the Commission in the manner provided for in Section 401(6) of Article IV of the City Charter.

(I)

Commissioners shall disclose all contact regarding the Commission's subject matter jurisdiction that occurs outside of a publicly noticed meeting. Commissioners shall disclose these contacts no later than the commission's next regular or special meeting. The Commission shall establish procedures for disclosure. These procedures shall, at minimum, require disclosure of contacts with incumbent members of the City Council and School Board regarding matters before the commission.

(J)

Commission Selection Process

(1)

No later than July 1, 2019, and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter, the City Attorney shall draft regulations, subject to the City Council's approval, that establish minimum standards for outreach efforts to recruit a robust pool of applicants, and to establish criteria for the selection of a screening panel, composed of one retired judge who resides in Oakland, one volunteer who shall be a student at a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California or graduate public policy student, and one representatives of a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit good government organization. Members of the screening panel shall be subject to the same qualifications as the Commissioners.

(2)

No later than January 1, 2020, and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter, the City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee shall recruit and select members for the selection panel based on criteria approved by the City Council as required by subdivision (J)(1).

(3)

The City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee shall do all of the following:

(a)

No later than January 1, 2020, and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter, initiate and widely publicize an application process, open to all residents of Oakland who meet the requirements of subdivision (D)(1), in a manner that promotes a Qualified Commissioner applicant pool that is large and reflective of the geographic, racial, ethnic and economic diversity of the City of Oakland. This process shall remain open until April 1, 2020 and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter.

(b)

Create a reader-friendly application available electronically and in hard copies for prospective commissioners, and seek assistance from a broad range of community-based organizations in its outreach efforts. Applicants shall attest on the application, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is true.

(c)

Ensure that the pool has at least three Qualified applicants from each existing City Council district.

(d)

Take all reasonable and necessary steps to ensure that the pool has the requisite numbers, diversity, and Qualifications.

(4)

If the pool of eligible applicants is not sufficient as outlined in the requirements of subdivision (J)(3) after 6 weeks of recruitment efforts, the City Administrator shall make additional outreach to ensure that the pool meets these requirements.

(5)

Based on review of the applications, the City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee shall remove from the Commissioner applicant pool any of the following:

(a)

A person with a conflict of interest, as defined in the Political Reform Act, commencing at Section 81000 of the Government Code.

(b)

A person who is, on the date of application, a paid employee of City of Oakland or serving on a City of Oakland commission.

(c)

A person who has been, within the five years immediately preceding the date of application a paid employee of any redistricting contractor or consultants.

(d)

A person who, or whose spouse, parent, child, or registered domestic partner, has been, within ten years immediately preceding the date of application, any of the following:

(i)

Elected to, or a candidate for, local office.

(ii)

An employee, or paid consultant or contractor to a campaign for local office.

(iii)

Registered or required to be registered as a local lobbyist.

(iv)

A paid employee of, a consultant to, or under contract with any elected City of Oakland Official.

(v)

A principal officer of an active campaign committee domiciled in Alameda County that has made expenditure on local Oakland candidate elections.

(e)

A person who has contributed 50% or more of the allowable amount to candidates for City of Oakland elective office in the last city election.

(6)

No later than July 1, 2020, and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter, the City of Oakland City Administrator shall review and remove individuals who are disqualified under subdivision (J)(5) from among the Commission applicants. The City Administrator shall then publicize the names of all members of the eligible applicant pool, which must contain at least 40 Qualified candidates, including at least 3 applicants from each existing City Council district, by mid-July, 2020, and in each year ending in the number zero (0) thereafter, at the final July City Council meeting.

(7)

From the eligible applicant pool, the screening panel shall select through an open and public process the thirty applicants most qualified to perform the duties of the Commission and who are reflective of the geographic, racial, ethnic and economic diversity of the City of Oakland, including at least two from each district. This subpool shall also be created on the basis of relevant analytical skills, ability to be impartial, and apparent ability to work together well with other potential commissioners.

(8)

The City Clerk, or the City Clerk's designee, shall randomly draw at a public meeting six names from the remaining pool of applicants. These six individuals shall serve on the Commission.

(9)

The six Commissioners shall review the remaining names in the pool of applicants and, from the remaining applicants in that pool, shall appoint seven applicants to the commission and two alternates. The appointed Commissioners and Alternates shall be selected in an open and public process and as the most Qualified to perform the duties of the commission and reflective of the geographic, racial, ethnic and economic diversity of the City of Oakland, including at least one Commissioner from each district. The six Commissioners shall approve the additional Commissioners and alternates by at least four affirmative votes.

(10)

The City Attorney and the City Administrator, or their designees, shall train the Commissioners prior to beginning their work. The training shall cover the open meeting requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

(K)

Citizens Redistricting Commission Vacancy, Removal, Resignation, or Absence.

(1)

In the event of substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, or inability to discharge the duties of office, a member of the Commission, having been served written notice and provided with an opportunity for a response, is subject to removal by the Commission. Removal of a Commissioner requires approval by two-thirds vote.

(2)

Any vacancy, whether created by removal, resignation, or absence, in the thirteen commission positions shall be filled by the Commission within 15 days after the vacancy occurs, from the two available alternates.

(L)

The activities of the Citizens Redistricting Commission are subject to all of the following:

(1)

The commission shall comply with all applicable state and city requirements for open meetings, including the Ralph M. Brown Act, commencing at Section 54950 of the Government Code, and the City's Sunshine Ordinance at Chapter 2.20 of the Oakland Municipal Code.

(2)

The City of Oakland Administrator shall designate staff to support the Commission. The Commission shall approve consultants as needed following a competitive bidding process. Compensation of such persons shall be limited to the period in which the Commission is active.

(3)

An employer may not threaten, intimidate or coerce an employee by reason of the employee's membership on the Commission.

(4)

The Commission shall establish and implement an open hearing process for public input and deliberation that shall be subject to public notice and promoted through an extensive outreach program to solicit broad public participation in the redistricting public review process. The hearing process shall include hearings to receive public input before the Commission draws any maps and hearings following the drawing and display of any Commission maps. In addition, hearings shall be supplemented with other activities as appropriate to further increase opportunities for the public to observe and participate in the review process. The Commission shall display the maps for public comment in a manner designed to achieve the widest public access reasonably possible. Public comment and Commission meetings should include a variety of hours. Public comment shall be taken for at least 14 days from the date of public display of any map.

(5)

The City Council shall appropriate funds to meet the operational needs of the Commission and any outreach program to solicit broad public participation in the redistricting process of at least the amount spent in 2013 on redistricting adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. The City Council shall allocate the pro rata share of the total estimated cost beginning in year 2015 and each year ending in two (2) thereafter, in anticipation of the redistricting year.

(Added by: Stats. November 2014.)

(Res. No. 89280, 6-21-2022)

Section 221. Hearings Required for Certain Ballot Measures Proposed by the Council. Before taking a vote, the Council shall notice and consider at no fewer than two Council open session meetings that are at least 10 calendar days apart, any (1) general obligation bond, (2) new parcel tax or increase in a parcel tax, or (3) Charter amendment that the Council proposes to place on the ballot.

(Res. No. 89317, 7-11-2022)

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Oakland Municipal Code
  1. Article I — POWERS AND FORM OF GOVERNMENT
  2. Article II — THE COUNCIL
  3. Article III — THE MAYOR
  4. Article IV — CITY OFFICERS
  5. Article V — THE CITY MANAGER
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
  7. Article VII — PORT OF OAKLAND
  8. Article VIII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  9. Article IX — PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
  10. Article X — FRANCHISES, LICENSES, PERMITS, LEASES AND SALES
  11. Article XI — ELECTIONS
  12. Article XII — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Article XIV — RESERVED
  14. Article XV — RESERVED
  15. Article XVI — THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE OF 2018
  16. Article XX — OAKLAND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  17. Article XXI — MISCELLANEOUS
  18. Article XXVI — Added By: Stats. 1951; POLICE AND FIRE RETIREME…
  19. Article XXVII — Added By: Stats. 1955 OFF-STREET VEHICULAR PAR…
  20. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  21. Article I — Bidding Contracting and Purchasing
  22. Article II — City Policy Regarding Banks and Firms Which Do Bu…
  23. Chapter 2.05 — OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA COLLECTION ACQUISI…
  24. Chapter 2.06 — PROMPT PAYMENT
  25. Chapter 2.07 — GRANT AWARD APPROVAL
  26. Chapter 2.08 — CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES
  27. Chapter 2.10 — FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL
  28. Chapter 2.12 — DEBARMENT PROGRAM
  29. Chapter 2.16 — MAP OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
  30. Article I — In General
  31. Article II — Public Access to Meetings
  32. Article III — Public Information
  33. Article IV — Policy Implementation
  34. Chapter 2.22 — CITY PROHIBITED FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH FEDERA…
  35. Chapter 2.23 — SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING AND INVESTMENT ORDIN…
  36. Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ETHICS COMMISSION
  37. Chapter 2.25 — CITY OF OAKLAND GOVERNMENT ETHICS ACT
  38. Chapter 2.26 — TICKET DISTRIBUTION POLICY
  39. Chapter 2.28 — LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE
  40. Chapter 2.29 — CITY AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES
  41. Chapter 2.30 — EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES
  42. Chapter 2.32 — EQUAL BENEFITS ORDINANCE
  43. Chapter 2.34 — IDENTIFICATION CARDS
  44. Chapter 2.36 — WORKER RETENTION AT LARGE-SCALE HOSPITALITY BUS…
  45. Chapter 2.38 — OAKLAND WHISTLEBLOWER ORDINANCE
  46. Chapter 2.40 — PROHIBITION ON NEPOTISM IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
  47. Chapter 2.41 — ACQUISITION AND LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY BY CITY
  48. Article I — General Provisions
  49. Article II — Sale of City-Owned Real Property, Generally
  50. Article III — Lease of City-Owned Real Property, Generally
  51. Article IV — Sale or Lease of City-Owned Real Property for Dev…
  52. Article V — Special Licenses and Leases
  53. Chapter 2.43 — GRANT OF PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES
  54. Chapter 2.44 — DEPARTMENT OF WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
  55. Chapter 2.45 — OAKLAND POLICE COMMISSION
  56. Chapter 2.46 — COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW AGENCY
  57. Chapter 2.47 — PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
  58. Chapter 2.48 — WILDFIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
  59. Chapter 3.04 — CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
  60. Article I — General Provisions
  61. Article II — Elections for Elective Office
  62. Chapter 3.12 — THE CITY OF OAKLAND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT
  63. Article I — Findings and Purpose
  64. Article II — Definitions
  65. Article III — Contribution Limitations
  66. Article IV — Political Communications
  67. Article VI — Electronic Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements
  68. Article VII — Violations Related to Enforcement
  69. Article VIII — Agency Responsibility and Authority
  70. Article VIII — Enforcement
  71. Article IX — Miscellaneous Provisions
  72. Chapter 3.13 — LIMITED PUBLIC FINANCING ACT OF 2024
  73. Article III — Election Campaign Fund
  74. Article IV — Eligibility for Public Financing
  75. Article V — Disbursement of Public Financing
  76. Chapter 3.14 — OAKLAND FALSE ENDORSEMENT IN CAMPAIGN LITERATURE
  77. Article III — Prohibition on False Endorsements
  78. Article IV — Enforcement
  79. Article V — Miscellaneous
  80. Article I — Findings and Purpose.
  81. Article III — Agency Duties
  82. Article IV — Democracy Dollars
  83. Article V — Limits and Restrictions
  84. Article VI — Enforcement
  85. Article VII — Miscellaneous
  86. Chapter 3.16 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
  87. Chapter 3.20 — THE CITY OF OAKLAND LOBBYIST REGISTRATION ACT
  88. Article II — Definitions and Interpretation of This Act
  89. Article III — Registration of Lobbyists
  90. Article IV — Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  91. Article V — Prohibitions
  92. Article VI — Enforcement and Penalties
  93. Chapter 4.04 — FISCAL PROVISIONS GENERALLY
  94. Chapter 4.08 — BEDROOM TAX
  95. Chapter 4.12 — CIGARETTE TAX
  96. Chapter 4.16 — PARKING TAX
  97. Chapter 4.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  98. Chapter 4.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  99. Chapter 4.26 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  100. Chapter 4.28 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  101. Chapter 4.32 — CITY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND LAW
  102. Chapter 4.36 — CITY HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BOND LAW
  103. Chapter 4.40 — CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
  104. Chapter 4.44 — PFRS PENSION OBLIGATION BOND LAW
  105. Chapter 4.48 — BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
  106. Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
  107. Article II — Issuance of Bonds
  108. Article III — Miscellaneous Provisions
  109. Chapter 4.52 — SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX
  110. Chapter 4.54 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND LAW
  111. Article III — Miscellaneous Bond Provisions
  112. Article IV — Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Bond Law…
  113. Chapter 4.56 — VACANT PROPERTY TAX
  114. Chapter 4.58 — OAKLAND ZOO ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION AND IMPROVEM…
  115. Chapter 5.02 — BUSINESS PERMITS GENERALLY
  116. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS TAXES GENERALLY
  117. Chapter 5.06 — ADVERTISING MATTER
  118. Chapter 5.08 — AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERS
  119. Chapter 5.10 — BINGO
  120. Chapter 5.12 — ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
  121. Chapter 5.14 — CARNIVALS
  122. Chapter 5.16 — CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
  123. Part 1 — General Provisions
  124. Part 2 — Definitions
  125. Part 3 — Fees
  126. Part 4 — Customer Service
  127. Part 5 — Permits and Construction
  128. Part 6 — Public, Education and Government ("PEG") Requirements
  129. Part 7 — Reports and Notices
  130. Chapter 5.18 — CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SOLICITATIONS
  131. Chapter 5.19 — UNATTENDED DONATION/COLLECTION BOXES
  132. Article II — UDCB Permit Requirement and Process
  133. Article III — Standards and Requirements
  134. Article IV — Code Enforcement
  135. Article V — Noticing Procedure for Removal
  136. Chapter 5.20 — CLOSE-OUT SALES
  137. Chapter 5.22 — DANCE HALLS
  138. Chapter 5.24 — FILMING PERMITS
  139. Chapter 5.26 — FIREARMS DEALERS
  140. Chapter 5.28 — FLYING FIELDS, HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
  141. Chapter 5.30 — FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
  142. Chapter 5.32 — FRANCHISES
  143. Chapter 5.33 — HOME MORTGAGE LENDING
  144. Chapter 5.34 — HOTEL RATES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  145. Chapter 5.36 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
  146. Chapter 5.38 — MATTRESSES
  147. Chapter 5.40 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC GAMES
  148. Chapter 5.42 — MINIATURE GOLF COURSES
  149. Chapter 5.43 — OAKLAND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
  150. Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS
  151. Chapter 5.46 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, SCRAP DEALERS …
  152. Chapter 5.48 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  153. Chapter 5.50 — POOL ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
  154. Chapter 5.51 — FOOD VENDING PROGRAM
  155. Article II — Standards and Requirements
  156. Article III — Enforcement, Revocation and Abatement
  157. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES AND PRIVATE WATCHMAN
  158. Chapter 5.54 — RENDERING
  159. Chapter 5.56 — RIDING ACADEMIES
  160. Chapter 5.58 — SCHOOL STORES
  161. Chapter 5.60 — SKATING RINKS
  162. Chapter 5.62 — STREET CARS
  163. Chapter 5.64 — TAXICABS
  164. Chapter 5.66 — THEATERS
  165. Chapter 5.68 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
  166. Chapter 5.70 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  167. Chapter 5.72 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY PI…
  168. Chapter 5.80 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMITS
  169. Chapter 5.81 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MAN…
  170. Chapter 5.90 — SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  171. Chapter 5.91 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  172. Chapter 5.92 — CITY MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER EMPLOY…
  173. Chapter 5.93 — HOTEL MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  174. Chapter 5.95 — HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL WORKER RIGHT TO RECALL
  175. Chapter 5.96 — GROCERY WORKER HAZARD PAY
  176. Chapter 5.97 — CAP ON THE COMMISSIONS, CHARGES, AND FEES OF FO…
  177. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS GENERALLY
  178. Chapter 6.08 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  179. Chapter 8.02 — BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
  180. Chapter 8.03 — HOTEL, MOTEL AND ROOMING HOUSE OPERATING STANDA…
  181. Chapter 8.04 — COMMERCIAL BUILDING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
  182. Chapter 8.06 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
  183. Chapter 8.07 — DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
  184. Chapter 8.08 — FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS
  185. Chapter 8.10 — VANDALISM BY DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY (GRAFFITI)
  186. Article I — Purpose and Introductory Sections
  187. Article II — Graffiti Public Nuisance and Unlawful
  188. Article III — Graffiti Abatement
  189. Article IV — Municipal Code Liability, Remedies, and Penalties…
  190. Article V — Sale of Graffiti Implements to Minors
  191. Article VI — State Graffiti Laws
  192. Article VII — Graffiti Abatement Funding and Rewards
  193. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  194. Article IX — Miscellaneous
  195. Article I — Findings and Purposes
  196. Article III — Illegal Dumping and Littering as Unlawful and Pu…
  197. Article IV — Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Liabilities a…
  198. Article V — Special Liabilities and Responsibilities
  199. Article VI — Community Service
  200. Article VII — Reward Fund
  201. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  202. Article IX — Miscellaneous Sections
  203. Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  204. Chapter 8.14 — MEAT
  205. Chapter 8.16 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
  206. Chapter 8.18 — NUISANCES
  207. Chapter 8.19 — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
  208. Chapter 8.20 — PAY TELEPHONES
  209. Chapter 8.21 — AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
  210. Chapter 8.22 — RESIDENTIAL RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND EVICTIONS
  211. Article I — Residential Rent Adjustment Program
  212. Article II — Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE)
  213. Article III — Terminating Tenancy to Withdraw Residential Rent…
  214. Article IV — Rent Program Service Fee
  215. Article V — Tenant Protection Ordinance
  216. Article VI — TENANT MOVE OUT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE
  217. Article VII — UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL TENANT RELOCATION ORDINANCE
  218. Article VIII — RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR OWNER OR RELATIVE MOVE-…
  219. Article IX — Equitable Access to Low-Income ("EQUAL") Housing …
  220. Chapter 8.24 — PROPERTY BLIGHT
  221. Chapter 8.25 — RONALD V. DELLUMS AND SIMBARASHE SHERRY FAIR CH…
  222. Chapter 8.26 — SCRAP YARD ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
  223. Chapter 8.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
  224. Chapter 8.30 — SMOKING
  225. Chapter 8.32 — TOBACCO PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
  226. Chapter 8.36 — SWIMMING POOLS
  227. Chapter 8.38 — SANITATION
  228. Chapter 8.40 — MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
  229. Chapter 8.42 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
  230. Chapter 8.44 — SECURITY FOR EVENTS AT THE OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUN…
  231. Chapter 8.46 — MEDICAL CANNABIS
  232. Chapter 8.48 — VEHICLE-BASED SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS
  233. Chapter 8.50 — EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND DISASTER CO…
  234. Chapter 8.52 — ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
  235. Chapter 8.54 — FORECLOSED AND DEFAULTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY R…
  236. Article I — Intent
  237. Article III — Registration
  238. Article IV — Inspection, Maintenance, and Security Requirements
  239. Article V — Enforcement
  240. Article VI — Appeal
  241. Chapter 8.56 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FEES PROGRAM
  242. Article I — Title and Purpose
  243. Article III — Scope and Exclusions
  244. Article IV — Registration, Inspection, and Abatement
  245. Chapter 8.60 — PROHIBITION ON THE STORING AND HANDLING OF COAL…
  246. Article II — Miscellaneous
  247. Chapter 8.62 — REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AN…
  248. Chapter 8.64 — PROHIBITION ON COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED LEAF B…
  249. Chapter 8.66 — COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER CHOICE ORDINANCE
  250. Chapter 8.68 — REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF A COVID-19 VACCINATION …
  251. Chapter 8.70 — NUISANCE VESSELS ON OAKLAND WATERS
  252. Chapter 8.72 — ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
  253. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
  254. Chapter 9.06 — SAFE WORK ZONE ORDINANCE
  255. Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
  256. Chapter 9.12 — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
  257. Chapter 9.16 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  258. Chapter 9.20 — AMMUNITION SALES REGISTRATION
  259. Chapter 9.24 — GAMBLING
  260. Chapter 9.28 — NUDE DANCING
  261. Chapter 9.32 — TRESPASS UPON CERTAIN CLASSES OF PROPERTY
  262. Article I — Dangerous Weapons
  263. Article II — Firearms and Weapons Violence Prevention
  264. Article III — Prohibition on the Sale of Saturday Night Specia…
  265. Article V — Prohibition on the Sale of Compact Handguns
  266. Article VI — Tools of Violence and Vandalism at Demonstrations
  267. Article VII — Privately Manufactured Firearms, Unfinished Fram…
  268. Chapter 9.37 — UNSECURED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN UNATTENDED…
  269. Chapter 9.38 — POSSESSION OF LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES
  270. Chapter 9.39 — SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
  271. Chapter 9.40 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AIDS
  272. Chapter 9.44 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
  273. Chapter 9.45 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELA…
  274. Chapter 9.48 — HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CHILDREN
  275. Chapter 9.52 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
  276. Chapter 9.56 — NUISANCE VEHICLES
  277. Article II — Procedures After Impoundment
  278. Article III — Miscellaneous
  279. Chapter 9.58 — LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN ILLEGA…
  280. Chapter 9.60 — SLAVERY ERA DISCLOSURE
  281. Chapter 9.64 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF SU…
  282. Chapter 9.65 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MI…
  283. Chapter 9.72 — CITY PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT A…
  284. Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  285. Article I — Traffic Administration
  286. Article II — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
  287. Article III — Penalties
  288. Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  289. Chapter 10.16 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS
  290. Chapter 10.17 — MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND POCKET BIKES
  291. Chapter 10.18 — DOCKLESS VEHICLE SHARE PROGRAM
  292. Chapter 10.20 — SPEED LIMITS
  293. Chapter 10.24 — PEDESTRIANS
  294. Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY
  295. Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING IN SPECIFIC STR…
  296. Chapter 10.36 — PARKING METER ZONES
  297. Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  298. Chapter 10.44 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
  299. Chapter 10.45 — INTERIM MIXED USE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM FOR T…
  300. Chapter 10.48 — PARKING FINES
  301. Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGH…
  302. Chapter 10.53 — EXTRALEGAL LOAD TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
  303. Chapter 10.56 — AIRPORT GROUND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  304. Chapter 10.57 — OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200-YARD MARINE …
  305. Chapter 10.60 — VISION OBSCUREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS
  306. Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE …
  307. Chapter 10.68 — EMPLOYER-BASED TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
  308. Chapter 10.70 — SOUTHEAST OAKLAND AREA TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
  309. Article II — Payment of Fees
  310. Article III — Credits and Reimbursements
  311. Article IV — Fee Protests, Appeals, and Adjustments
  312. Chapter 10.71 — FREE-FLOATING ZONE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHAR…
  313. Chapter 10.72 — DEDICATED SPACE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHARING…
  314. Chapter 10.74 — SIDESHOWS
  315. Chapter 12.02 — COMPLETE STREET DESIGN STANDARDS
  316. Chapter 12.04 — SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND CURB CONSTRUCTION AND M…
  317. Chapter 12.08 — ENCROACHMENTS
  318. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATION
  319. Chapter 12.16 — IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
  320. Chapter 12.20 — IMPROVEMENTS BY PRIVATE CONTRACT
  321. Chapter 12.22 — PROPERTY OWNER RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FO…
  322. Chapter 12.24 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE REGULATIONS
  323. Chapter 12.28 — RAILROAD TRACKS
  324. Chapter 12.32 — STREET TREES AND SHRUBS
  325. Chapter 12.36 — PROTECTED TREES
  326. Chapter 12.40 — HAZARDOUS TREES
  327. Article I — Assemblies
  328. Article II — Parades
  329. Chapter 12.50 — NEWSRACKS—CITY-WIDE CONTROLS
  330. Chapter 12.52 — SIDEWALK BENCHES
  331. Chapter 12.56 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT
  332. Chapter 12.60 — BICYCLES
  333. Chapter 12.61 — VULNERABLE ROAD AND SIDEWALK USER PROTECTION
  334. Article I — Generally
  335. Article II — Park Permits
  336. Chapter 13.02 — SEWER SYSTEM
  337. Chapter 13.04 — SEWER SYSTEM FUNDING
  338. Chapter 13.08 — BUILDING SEWERS
  339. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS DESIGNATED
  340. Chapter 13.14 — STORM DRAINAGE STANDARDS
  341. Article I — Title, Purpose and General Provisions
  342. Article II — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
  343. Article III — Inspection and Enforcement
  344. Article IV — Coordination with Other Programs
  345. Article V — Appeals and Fees
  346. Chapter 14.04 — OAKLAND SIGN CODE
  347. Chapter 15 — SIGNS ADJACENT TO FREEWAYS
  348. Chapter 16 — RESTRICTING THE PLACEMENT OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMEN…
  349. Chapter 15.04 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA MODEL BUILDIN…
  350. Article I — General Administrative Amendments
  351. Part 1 — Administrative Amendments to the California Administr…
  352. Part 2 — Administrative Amendments to the California Building …
  353. Part 2.5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Residen…
  354. Part 3 — Administrative Amendments to the California Electrica…
  355. Article 110-35 — SAFETY
  356. Part 4 — Administrative Amendments to the California Mechanica…
  357. Part 5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Plumbing …
  358. Part 7 — Administrative Amendments to the California Wildland …
  359. Part 8 — Administrative Amendments to the California Historica…
  360. Part 10 — Administrative Amendments to the California Existing…
  361. Part 12 — Administrative Amendments to the California Referenc…
  362. Part 1 — Reserved
  363. Part 2 — California Building Code Non-Administrative Technical…
  364. Chapter 16B — PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ACCESS BRIDGES
  365. Chapter 18B — GRADING, EXCAVATIONS, AND FILLS
  366. Part 2.5 — California Residential Code Non-Administrative (Tec…
  367. Part 3 — California Electrical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  368. Part 4 — California Mechanical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  369. Part 5 — California Plumbing Code Non-Administrative (Technica…
  370. Part D — Disposal of Rainwater Drainage
  371. Part 7 — California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Non-Administ…
  372. Part 8 — California Historical Building Code Non-Administrativ…
  373. Part 10 — California Existing Building Code Non-Administrative…
  374. Part 12 — California Referenced Standards Code Non-Administrat…
  375. Chapter 15.06 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY AN…
  376. Part 6 — Administrative Amendments to the California Energy Code
  377. Part 11 — Administrative Amendments to the California Green Bu…
  378. Article III — Non-Administrative (Technical) Amendments
  379. Chapter 15.08 — OAKLAND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
  380. Article I — Scope
  381. Article II — Enforcement
  382. Article III — Fees and Inspections
  383. Article IV — Definitions
  384. Article V — Habitable Space
  385. Article VI — Structural
  386. Article VII — Mechanical and Electrical
  387. Article VIII — Exiting
  388. Article IX — Fire Protection
  389. Article X — Substandard and Public Nuisance Buildings
  390. Article XI — Declaration of Public Nuisance—Substandard
  391. Article XII — Administrative Hearing
  392. Article XIII — Lead Hazard Control and Abatement
  393. Article XIV — Delay of Enforcement for Accessory Dwelling Units
  394. Article XV — Delay of Enforcement for Joint Live Work Quarters
  395. Chapter 15.10 — PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY OF OAKLAND'S INTENT TO C…
  396. Chapter 15.12 — OAKLAND FIRE CODE
  397. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  398. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  399. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  400. Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
  401. Chapter 6 — BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
  402. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  403. Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS
  404. Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
  405. Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
  406. Chapter 28 — LUMBERYARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AN…
  407. Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
  408. Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
  409. Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
  410. Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
  411. Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
  412. Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
  413. Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
  414. Chapter 60 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
  415. Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  416. Chapter 15.16 — FIRE-DAMAGED AREA PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT R…
  417. Chapter 15.18 — FIRE SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION, AND PREPAREDNESS…
  418. Chapter 15.20 — GEOLOGIC REPORTS
  419. Chapter 15.24 — EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED STRUCTURES
  420. Chapter 15.26 — MANDATORY SEISMIC SCREENING OF MULTIPLE STORY …
  421. Article II — Administrative
  422. Article III — Technical
  423. Chapter 15.27 — MANDATORY SEISMIC EVALUATION AND RETROFIT OF C…
  424. Article I — SCOPE
  425. Article II — COMPLIANCE
  426. Article III — ADMINISTRATIVE
  427. Article IV — TECHNICAL
  428. Chapter 15.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
  429. Chapter 15.30 — VOLUNTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR RESIDENTIA…
  430. Article III — Non-Administrative
  431. Article IV — Financial Incentives
  432. Chapter 15.32 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  433. Article I — Title
  434. Article II — Administrative
  435. Article III — Solar Energy System Requirements
  436. Chapter 15.34 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION,…
  437. Chapter 15.35 — GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDING …
  438. Article I — Green Building Practices
  439. Article II — Civic Bay-Friendly Landscaping Requirements for A…
  440. Chapter 15.36 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
  441. Chapter 15.37 — ALL-ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED…
  442. Chapter 15.40 — BUILDING NUMBERS
  443. Chapter 15.44 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  444. Chapter 15.48 — SETBACK LINES
  445. Chapter 15.52 — VIEWS
  446. Chapter 15.56 — HOUSEBOATS
  447. Chapter 15.60 — CODE COMPLIANCE RELOCATION PROGRAM
  448. Chapter 15.62 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
  449. Chapter 15.63 — OAKLAND RESIDENT/WORKER PREFERENCES AND REQUIR…
  450. Article I — Preferences in Multifamily Affordable Housing Proj…
  451. Article II — Requirements for First-Time Homebuyer Program
  452. Chapter 15.64 — BEDROOM WINDOW SECURITY BAR AND SMOKE DETECTOR…
  453. Chapter 15.68 — JOBS/HOUSING IMPACT FEE
  454. Chapter 15.72 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEES
  455. Article II — Fee Requirements and Procedures
  456. Article III — On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Options
  457. Article IV — Miscellaneous
  458. Chapter 15.74 — TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT…
  459. Article III — Impact Fee Funds
  460. Article IV — Developer Constructed Facilities
  461. Article V — Miscellaneous
  462. Chapter 15.78 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
  463. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
  464. Chapter 16.08 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  465. Chapter 16.12 — FINAL MAPS
  466. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  467. Chapter 16.20 — IMPROVEMENTS
  468. Chapter 16.24 — PARCEL MAPS
  469. Chapter 16.28 — HILLSIDE SUBDIVISIONS
  470. Chapter 16.32 — PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS
  471. Chapter 16.36 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
  472. Title 17 — PLANNING
  473. Chapter 18.01 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE
  474. Chapter 18.02 — SUSTAINABLE GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PR…
  475. Article I — Intent
  476. Article III — Green Building Compliance Standards
  477. Article IV — Entitlement Phase
  478. Article V — Construction Phase
  479. Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITION OF THE CITY'S USE AND PURCHASE OF …
  480. Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS OF PLANNING CODE AND GENERA…
  481. Chapter 17.03 — CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
  482. Chapter 17.05 — LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
  483. Chapter 17.07 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ZONING REGULAT…
  484. Chapter 17.09 — DEFINITIONS
  485. Chapter 17.10 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
  486. Article I — General Classification Rules
  487. Part 1 — Residential Activity Types
  488. Part 2 — Civic Activity Types
  489. Part 3 — Commercial Activity Types
  490. Part 4 — Industrial Activity Types
  491. Part 5 — Agricultural and Extractive Activity Types
  492. Part 1 — Residential Facility Types
  493. Part 2 — Nonresidential Facility Types
  494. Part 3 — Sign Types
  495. Part 4 — Telecommunications Facility Types
  496. Chapter 17.11 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONING REGULATIONS
  497. Chapter 17.13 — RH HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  498. Chapter 17.15 — RD DETACHED UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  499. Chapter 17.17 — RM MIXED HOUSING TYPE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULA…
  500. Chapter 17.19 — RU URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  501. Chapter 17.33 — CN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULA…
  502. Chapter 17.35 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  503. Chapter 17.37 — CR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  504. Chapter 17.65 — HBX HOUSING AND BUSINESS MIX COMMERCIAL ZONES …
  505. Chapter 17.72 — M-40 INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  506. Chapter 17.73 — CIX, IG AND IO INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  507. Chapter 17.74 — S-1 MEDICAL CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  508. Chapter 17.78 — S-3 RESEARCH CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  509. Chapter 17.80 — S-4 DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  510. Chapter 17.84 — S-7 PRESERVATION COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  511. Chapter 17.88 — S-9 FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION COMBINING ZONE REGU…
  512. Chapter 17.90 — S-10 SCENIC ROUTE COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  513. Chapter 17.92 — S-11 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW COMBIN…
  514. Chapter 17.94 — S-12 RESIDENTIAL PARKING COMBINING ZONE REGULA…
  515. Chapter 17.95 — S-13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINING ZONE REGULAT…
  516. Chapter 17.107 — Density Bonus and Incentive Procedure and Sta…
  517. Chapter 17.96 — S-14 HOUSING SITES COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  518. Chapter 17.97 — S-15 TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL Z…
  519. Chapter 17.98 — S-16 INTERSTATE CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONES REGU…
  520. Chapter 17.99 — S-17 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE COMBINING…
  521. Article I — Title, Intent and Applicability of the D-DT Zones
  522. Article II — Special Permit Requirements
  523. Article III — Use Requirements
  524. Article IV — Development and Design Standards
  525. Article V — D-DT Combining Zones
  526. Chapter 17.102 — REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ACTIVITIES …
  527. Article I — Residential Activities
  528. Article II — Civic Activities
  529. Article III — Commercial Activities
  530. Article IV — Industrial Activities
  531. Article V — Agricultural and Extractive Activities
  532. Article VI — Residential Facilities
  533. Article VIII — Nonresidential Facilities
  534. Article IX — Sign Facilities
  535. Article X — Telecommunications Facilities
  536. Chapter 17.104 — GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON SIGNS
  537. Chapter 17.106 — GENERAL LOT, DENSITY, AND AREA REGULATIONS
  538. Chapter 17.107 — DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROCEDURE
  539. Chapter 17.108 — GENERAL HEIGHT, YARD, AND COURT REGULATIONS
  540. Chapter 17.110 — BUFFERING REGULATIONS
  541. Chapter 17.112 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
  542. Chapter 17.114 — NONCONFORMING USES
  543. Article II — Nonconforming Activities
  544. Article III — Nonconforming Facilities
  545. Chapter 17.116 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
  546. Article II — Off-Street Parking Requirements
  547. Article III — Exemptions and Reductions in Required Parking
  548. Article IV — Off-Street Loading Requirements
  549. Article V — Standards for Required Parking and Loading Facilit…
  550. Chapter 17.117 — BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  551. Article II — Standards for Required Bicycle Parking
  552. Article III — Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
  553. Chapter 17.118 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS
  554. Chapter 17.120 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  555. Chapter 17.122 — REPLACEMENT HOUSING UNIT REGULATIONS
  556. Chapter 17.124 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
  557. Chapter 17.126 — USABLE OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
  558. Chapter 17.128 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
  559. Chapter 17.130 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES GENERALLY
  560. Chapter 17.131 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
  561. Chapter 17.132 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
  562. Chapter 17.134 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
  563. Chapter 17.135 — SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE O…
  564. Chapter 17.136 — DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
  565. Chapter 17.138 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROCEDURE
  566. Chapter 17.140 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE
  567. Chapter 17.142 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  568. Article I — Title, Purposes and Applicability
  569. Article II — Planned Unit Developments
  570. Chapter 17.144 — REZONING AND LAW CHANGE PROCEDURE
  571. Chapter 17.148 — VARIANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCEDURE
  572. Chapter 17.150 — FEE SCHEDULE
  573. Chapter 17.152 — ENFORCEMENT
  574. Chapter 17.153 — DEMOLITION, CONVERSION AND REHABILITATION REG…
  575. Chapter 17.154 — ZONING MAPS
  576. Chapter 17.155 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO MINING AND QU…
  577. Chapter 17.156 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGUL…
  578. Article I — Title and Scope
  579. Article II — Definitions
  580. Article III — Deemed Approved Performance Standards
  581. Article IV — Deemed Approved Status Procedure
  582. Article V — Enforcement Procedure
  583. Chapter 17.157 — DEEMED APPROVED HOTEL AND ROOMING HOUSE REGUL…
  584. Chapter 17.158 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGULATIONS
  585. Article 1.1 — Title and Scope
  586. Article 1.2 — Definitions and Abbreviations
  587. Article 1.3 — General Regulations
  588. Article 2.1 — General Provisions
  589. Article 2.2 — Exemption Process
  590. Article 2.3 — CEQA Environmental Review Process

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