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Chapter 17.99 — S-17 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS

17.134 for the CUP procedure).

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In addition to the criteria contained in Section 17.134.050, this activity must

meet the following use permit criteria:

1. The proposal will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood in terms of noise, water and pesticide runoff, farming equipment operation, hours of operation, odor, security, and vehicular traffic.

L16. Commercial kitchen operations that include the retail sale, from the premises, of any type of prepared food or beverage where orders are placed predominantly online or by telephone or mail order, and delivery

to customers is provided by motor vehicle shall only be permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13501, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-2018; Ord. No. 13434, § 4(Exh. A), 5-2- 2017;Ord. No. 13393, § 2(Exh. A), 10-4-2016; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014)

17.101A.030 - Property development standards.

Zone Specific Standards. Table 17.101A.02 below prescribes development standards specific to individual D-WS Zones in the Wood Street Zoning District. The number designations in the "Additional Regulations" column refer to the regulations listed at the end of the Table. "N/A" designates the regulation is not applicable to the specified D-WS Zone.

Table 17.101A.02—Property Development Standards

                Zones Development                                                                                                                  Additional

Standards D-WS-1 D-WS-2 D-WS-3 D-WS-4 D-WS-5 D-WS-6 D-WS-7 D-WS-8 D-WS-9 Regulations

Maximum Residential Density (square feet of lot area required per dwelling unit)

                1 unit              1 unit
                         1 unit              1 unit              1 unit     1 unit     1 unit

Maximum Permitted per per per 850 per 614 per 549 per 679 per 332 Density for Regular 1,535 sf. 1,218 sf. N/A N/A 1 sf. of lot sf. of lot sf. of lot sf. of lot sf. of lot Dwelling Units of lot of lot area area area area area area area

Maximum Number of Regular Dwelling 82 200 200 450 0 215 170 264 0 1 Units

Minimum Residential Density (square feet of lot area required per dwelling unit)

1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit Minimum Permitted per per per per per per Density for Regular 2,000 sf. 2,000 sf. 2,000 sf. 2,000 sf. N/A N/A 1,000 sf. 1,000 sf. N/A 1 Dwelling Units of lot of lot of lot of lot of lot of lot area area area area area area

Maximum Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Max. FAR for N/A 1.4 N/A 2.0 2.0 2.0 N/A 3.0 N/A 3, 6, 7 Nonresidential Uses

Maximum Floor Area For Nonresidential Uses

Max. Floor Area for 221,000 40,000 70,000 258,000 Nonresidential Uses 0 sf. 0 sf. 6,000 sf. 0 sf. N/A 3, 6, 7 sf. sf. sf. sf. (sq. ft.)

Maximum Height

Max. Height 65 ft. 65 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 65 ft. 90 ft. 90 ft. N/A 2

Minimum Street Setbacks

Wood Street 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. N/A 4, 8

12th Street 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. N/A 4, 8

Frontage Road 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. N/A 4, 8

14th Street 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. N/A 4, 8

Public Access Areas 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. N/A 4, 8

Minimum Interior Setbacks

Min. Interior 5 ft. 5 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. N/A 4, 8 Setbacks

Minimum Usable Open Space

Group Usable Open Space per Dwelling 100 sf. 75 sf. 100 sf. 100 sf. N/A 75 sf. 75 sf. 50 sf. N/A 5 Unit (DU)

Parking Requirements

Required Parking See Chapter 17.116 for automobile parking and Chapter 17.117 for bicycle parking requirements for All Uses

Additional Regulations for Table 17.101A.02:

1. Density based on Regular Dwelling Units. For Efficiency Dwelling Units, the minimum lot area per unit shall be one-half (½) that for Regular Dwelling Units. One additional unit is allowed if after division of the total lot area by the minimum lot area the reminder is equal to two-thirds (⅔) or greater of the minimum lot area. For Rooming Units, there is no minimum density standard.

2. See Section 5.23 and Figure 5.23-1 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council for additional height restrictions applicable to the Wood Street Zoning District Development Areas and Overlay Areas. Projections above height limits are allowed as set forth in Section 17.108.030 of the Oakland Planning Code. See also Section 17.108.020 for increased height limits in certain situations.

3. See Section 5.80 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council for restrictions on additions to the 16 th Street Train Station.

4. For Minimum Street Setbacks, see Figure 5.24-1 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council in 2005 as part of Ordinance 12673 C.M.S.

5. For additional Open Space Standards applicable to the Wood Street Zoning District, see Section 5.40 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council in 2005 as part of Ordinance 12673 C.M.S.

6. For Standards applicable to the D-WS-5 Zone (same area as Development Area 5), see Section 5.80 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council in 2005 as part of Ordinance 12673 C.M.S.

7. For Standards applicable to the D-WS-9 Zone (same area as Development Area 9), see Section 5.90 in the separate Wood Street Zoning District document adopted by City Council in 2005 as part of Ordinance 12673 C.M.S.

8. See Section 17.103.085 for setback and separation requirements for Vehicular Residential Facilities.

(Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13434, § 4(Exh. A), 5-2-2017; Ord. No. 13666, § 3(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

Chapter 17.101B - D-OTN OAK-TO-NINTH DISTRICT ZONE REGULATIONS[47]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1826, § 2(Exh. A), adopted December 17, 2024, amended chapter 17.101B in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former chapter 17.101B, §§ 17.101B.010, 17.101B.020, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13738, § 2(Exh. A), 5-16-2023; Ord. No. 13393, § 2(Exh. A), 10-4-2016; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16- 2010.

17.101B.010 - Title, purpose, and applicability.

A.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the D-OTN Oak-to-Ninth District Zone Regulations.

B.

The "Zoning Regulations and Standards for Development and Use of Property within the Oak to Ninth Mixed Use Development" which are attached to Ordinance 12758 C.M.S, and as amended in Section 17.101B.020, shall apply to the area designated in Ordinance 12759 C.M.S.

C.

This Chapter establishes land use regulations and development standards for the Oak-To-Ninth Mixed Use Development, now known as Brooklyn Basin. The approximately 63.82-acre site is bounded by Embarcadero Road, the Oakland Estuary, Fallon Street, and 10 th Avenue, and includes the Clinton Basin Marina and the Fifth Avenue Marina, but does not include Fifth Avenue Point.

D.

The 63.82-acre Oak to Ninth District (Brooklyn Basin) area is governed by the following set of regulations: the regulations set forth in this Chapter; Chapter 17.11 - OS Open Space zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP); the Preliminary Development Plan dated February 2006 and approved on June 20, 2006, amended on November 5, 2014 and amended on May 16, 2023 Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines amended on November 5, 2014; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621 dated March 8, 2006 and approved on June 20, 2006; Conditions of Approval approved on June 20, 2006, amended on May 17, 2017 and on May 16, 2023; the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program approved on June 20, 2006, and the Development Agreement approved on June 20, 2006, amended on May 16, 2023.

The specific purposes of the D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone are to:

A.

Encourage the creation of a mixed-use district that integrates a combination of residential, commercial, public open space and civic uses.

B.

Establish development standards that allow residential, commercial, public open space and civic activities to compatibly co-exist.

C.

Provide a balance of private development and public open space with convenient access to public open space and the waterfront.

D.

Improve access to the waterfront and recreational opportunities along the waterfront including boat launches and marinas.

E.

Encourage quality and variety in building and landscape design as well as compatibility in use and form.

F.

Encourage development that is respectful of the environmental qualities that the site has to offer.

The 63.82-acre Oak to Ninth District (Brooklyn Basin Project) area is divided into two major areas: private residential and commercial development (approximately 34 acres), and public parks, open space, and civic uses (approximately 30 acres), and is assigned two separate zoning districts.

Residential and Commercial Uses

Oak to Ninth District. The D-OTN Zone is intended to provide mid-rise and high-rise housing opportunities together with ground floor retail and commercial uses. Future development will be set back from the waterfront and will stress compatibility between residential and nonresidential uses and reflect a variety of housing and business types.

Public Parks, Open Space, and Civic Uses

Open Space - Region Serving Park. The OS-RSP Zone is the area that is designated for public parks, open space, and civic uses. New parks include Shoreline Park, including the remaining portion of the 9 th Avenue Terminal, South Park, Channel Park, and Estuary Park. Clinton Basin and the Fifth Avenue Marina are also included in this zoning district. Uses proposed in this zone are regulated by the City of Oakland as Trustee in consultation with the State Lands Commission which retains jurisdiction over Public Trust lands.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.11, Open Space Zoning Regulations, open space activities and facilities in the Oak to Ninth District (Brooklyn Basin) area that would otherwise require a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Planning Code Sections 17.11.060 and 17.11.090 instead shall be approved as part of the Preliminary Development Plan or Final Development Plan.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 6.04.080, dogs shall be allowed leashed in all public parks and open space areas within the Oak-To-Ninth District (Brooklyn Basin) area boundaries. Dogs shall be allowed unleashed in the dog park designated in the Final Development Plan.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.020 - Development Plans and Design Review.

All development projects within the D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone will be processed using a Planned Unit Development permitting process. The approved Preliminary Development Plan dated June 20, 2006, as amended on May 16, 2023, provides the comprehensive development framework for the entire 63.82- acre site. The entire development will be constructed in five phases. Each phase requires submittal and approval of a Final Development Plan. Design Review for each Final Development Plan shall follow the schedule outlined in Chapter 17.136, Design Review Procedure. Each building or structure not submitted with the application for a Final Development Plan will require separate design review approval. Both the Preliminary and Final Development Plans shall be prepared by a professional design team consisting of a registered civil engineer, licensed architect, planner or licensed building designer, and any other qualified professionals that the City may require.

Other applications required for development and use of property within the D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone (e.g., subdivision map) shall submitted concurrently with the Preliminary Development Plan or the Final Development Plan.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.030 - Preliminary Development Plan.

The Preliminary Development Plan shall include the following:

Streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian and bikeways, and off-street parking and loading areas, including integration with surrounding uses;

Shoreline improvements;

Location and dimensions of structures;

Utilization of property for residential and non-residential use;

Population estimates;

Public uses, including civic buildings, parks, playgrounds, and other open space uses;

Major landscaping features, including a tree survey indicating trees protected by Municipal Code Chapter 12.36, as it may be amended;

Creeks protected by Municipal Code Chapter 13.16, as it may be amended;

Historic resources pursuant to the City's Historic Preservation Element Policy 3.8 or as defined in Section 15064.5 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations;

Plan and elevation drawings establishing the scale, bulk, massing, character, and relationships of buildings, streets, and public and private open space in a schematic or conceptual format;

A tabulation of the land use area and gross floor area to be devoted to various uses and a calculation of the average residential density per gross acre and per net acre;

A preliminary phasing plan generally depicting projected development time frames including quantitative data, such as population, housing units, land use acreage, and other data sufficient to illustrate the relationship between the phasing of development and the provision of public facilities and services;

A preliminary public services and facilities plan including proposed location, extent and intensity of essential public facilities and services such as public and private streets and transit facilities, pedestrian access, bikeways, sanitary sewer service, water service, storm drainage structures, solid waste disposal and other utilities; and a table comparing the plan description to the existing location, extent, and intensity of such essential public facilities and services; and

A public facilities financing plan.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.040 - Review of Preliminary Development Plan or Amendment of Plan.

The Planning Director shall forward the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) or proposed amendment thereof to the City Engineer for review no later than ten (10) days after a determination that the submittal is complete. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Development Plan or amendment thereof no later than seventy-five (75) days after it is sent to the City Engineer or within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission receiving a report from the City Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk or Planning Director, as set forth in Section 17.140.030.

The Planning Commission shall approve the Preliminary Development Plan or amendment thereof if it makes written findings that the Preliminary Development Plan is in substantial conformance with the D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone Regulations, Chapter 17.11 - OS Open Space zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), the Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, as they may be amended.

The Planning Commission shall disapprove the Preliminary Development Plan or amendment thereof if it makes written findings that the Preliminary Development Plan is not in substantial conformance with the D- OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone Regulations, Open zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), the Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, as they may be amended, and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of approval as are reasonably necessary to ensure conformity to these documents.

egulations, Open zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), the Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, as they may be amended, and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of approval as are reasonably necessary to ensure conformity to these documents.

The decision of the Planning Commission on the Preliminary Development Plan or amendment thereof shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the adoption of the findings, unless the Planning Commission decision is appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 17.140.070. In the event the last date to file an appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

If the Preliminary Development Plan or amendment thereof satisfies the requirements for a Final Development Plan (as described in section 17.101B.050), the Preliminary Development Plan may also serve as a Final Development Plan and shall be entitled the "Preliminary and Final Development Plan," and include all the submittal requirements for each application as set forth in sections 17.101B.030 and 17.101B.050. No separate Final Development Plan shall be required to be filed when the Preliminary Development Plan is combined with a Final Development Plan.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.050 - Final Development Plan.

Final Development Plans shall be submitted for each phase of development. Final Development Plans shall include all information contained in the Preliminary Development Plan plus the following requirements in sufficient detail to indicate the operation and appearance of all development shown on the Final Development Plan (FDP).

The location of all public infrastructure that provides water, sewage, and drainage facilities and other utility services.

The location of all private infrastructure that provides gas, electric, and other utility services.

The location of all shoreline improvements and remediation plans.

Detailed building plans, elevations, sections, and a description of all exterior building materials if a development project is included with the Final Development Plan. The application for the first building proposed in a phase must show the conceptual building massing, heights, and rooflines of future buildings on all adjacent parcels to be constructed within the phase in order to evaluate shadows, relationships between buildings, access and circulation.

Landscape plans, and buffering plans, if required, prepared by a landscape architect, if a development project is included with the Final Development Plan.

The character and location of signs.

Detailed improvement plans for all public and private streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian and bikeways, and off-street parking and loading areas.

Detailed improvement plans for all parks and open space areas, including programmed activities and the Bay Trail.

Detailed demolition plans for the appropriate phase.

Grading and soil remediation plans approved by the appropriate agency, other earth-moving plans, if appropriate, including estimated quantities and the grading schedule for the appropriate phase.

The public facilities financing plan for the appropriate phase approved as part of the Preliminary Development Plan modified as necessary to reflect changed conditions or new information.

Plan references to all improvements for the appropriate phase required for the Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7621 approved on June 20, 2006, and as may be amended.

Plan references to all improvements for the appropriate phase required of the Conditions of Approval for the project approved on June 20, 2006, and as may be amended.

Plan references to all improvements for the appropriate phase required of the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for the project approved on June 20, 2006, and as applicable.

An applicant shall submit evidence of all documents required for dedication or reservation of land and for all bonds or other forms of financial assurances acceptable to the City required for timely completion of on- site and off-site public improvements necessitated by the project including, without limitation, for guaranteeing completion and faithful performance of the work with the Final Development Plan, including but not limited to, approved subdivision improvement agreements.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.060 - Review of Final Development Plan

The Planning Director shall forward the Final Development Plan to the City Engineer for review no later than ten (10) days after a determination that the submittal is complete. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the Final Development Plan, including Design Review, no later than seventy-five (75) days after the Plan is sent to the City Engineer or within thirty days of the Planning Commission receiving a report from the City Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk or Planning Director as set forth in Section 17.140.030.

The Planning Commission shall approve the Final Development Plan if it makes written findings that the Final Development Plan is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan; Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone Regulations, the Open Space zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and the Development Agreement, as they may be amended.

Development Plan is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan; Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone Regulations, the Open Space zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and the Development Agreement, as they may be amended.

The Planning Commission shall disapprove the Final Development Plan if it makes written findings that the Final Development Plan is not in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan; Oak to Ninth Design Guidelines, D-OTN Oak To Ninth District Zone Regulations, the Open Space zoning regulations for Open Space Region-Serving Park (OS-RSP), Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and the Development Agreement, as they may be amended, and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of approval as are reasonably necessary to ensure such conformity.

The decision of the Planning Commission on the Final Development Plan shall be final ten (10) calendar days after the adoption of the findings unless the Planning Commission decision is appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 17.140.070. In the event the last date to file an appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.070 - Architectural Design Review for Individual Development Projects.

Design review for any residential, commercial, or civic development projects that are not submitted with a Final Development Plan application will be reviewed and approved separately. The procedure for Design Review shall follow the schedule outlined in Chapter 17.136, Design Review Procedure. Design Review shall be limited to a determination of whether or not the proposed design conforms to the Oak-to-Ninth Design Guidelines and is in substantial compliance with the Final Development Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 7621, Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and the Development Agreement. The Director of City Planning shall refer the application to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's decision may be appealed to the City Council.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.080 - Modifications to a Preliminary or Final Development Plan.

Minor changes to an approved Preliminary or Final Development Plan may be approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy if such changes are consistent with the purposes and character of the approved Preliminary or Final Development Plan. Minor changes, modifications or adjustments may include, but are not limited to, minor adjustments to the phasing plan boundaries, adjustments to public improvements and access if the proposed changes do not interfere with view corridors or access to the waterfront, minor modifications to the grading plan, minor changes to lot lines, minor modifications to the street sections, minor adjustments to roadway alignments, the amount and distribution of commercial uses within an existing phase, modifications to shoreline treatment, minor adjustments to setbacks and exterior materials, and modifications of the landscaping plan. The decision of the Planning Director can be appealed to the Planning Commission and final action on any appeal rests with the Planning Commission.

Amendments to the Preliminary Development Plan or Final Development Plan would be required if changes to the road alignments affected views and access to the waterfront, changes were proposed to the height, massing, and location of buildings (other than those in the tower zones), if the overall density were changed, and for any other change that the Planning Director found was not in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan or the Final Development Plan. The revised Preliminary Development Plan or Final Development Plan would be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.090 - Alterations after Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

After issuance of a certificate of occupancy, no building, sign, or other structure shall be constructed or established, or altered in such a manner as to affect exterior appearance, unless plans for such proposal have been approved with a finding that the proposals shall be in substantial compliance with the Oak-to- Ninth Design Guidelines specified for the Oak-to-Ninth Development Project. Approval is not required for temporary realty or development signs, holiday decorations, and displays behind a display window; or for mere changes of copy, including cutouts, on signs the customary use of which involves periodic changes of copy.

(Ord. No. 13826, § 2(Exh. A), 12-17-2024)

17.101B.100 - Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Activities.

Table 17.101B.01 lists the permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited activities in the D-OTN and OS-RSP Zones within the Oak to Ninth District (Brooklyn Basin) area. The descriptions of these activities are contained in Chapter 17.10. Section 17.10.040 contains permitted accessory activities.

"P" designates permitted activities in the corresponding zone.

"C" designates activities that are permitted only upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the corresponding zone (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

"L" designates activities subject to certain limitations or notes listed at the bottom of the table.

"—" designates activities that are prohibited except as accessory activities according to the regulations contained in Section 17.010.040.

Table 17.101B.01: Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Activities

Activities Zones Additional Regulations

                                   D-OTN     OS-RSP

Residential Activities

 Permanent P C(L4)

 Residential Care P(L3) — 17.103.010

 Supportive Housing P —

 Transitional Housing P —

 Emergency Shelter P(L3) — 17.103.010

 Semi-Transient C —

 Bed and Breakfast — — 17.10.125

Civic Activities

 Essential Service P C

 Limited Child-Care Activities P C

Community Assembly P C

 Recreational Assembly P C

 Community Education P C

 Nonassembly Cultural P C

 Administrative P C

 Health Care C —

 Special Health Care C — 17.103.020

 Utility and Vehicular C —

 Extensive Impact C C

 A. Marinas — C

Commercial Activities

 General Food Sales P —

 Full Service Restaurants P C

 Limited Service Restaurant and Cafe P C

 Fast-Food Restaurant C — 17.103.030 and 8.09

 Convenience Market P — 17.103.030

 Alcoholic Beverage Sales C C 17.103.030 and

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  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…
    Overview
    1. 8.09 Convenience Market — C(L6) — C(L6) C(L6) C(L6) — C(L6) — …
    2. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the CUP criteria…
    3. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    4. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    5. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the CUP criteria…
    6. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    7. 5.12. Arts, entertainment, and cultural uses include, but are …
    8. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the CUP criteria…
    9. 2.5 N/A N/A 4.5 N/A 6.0 N/A 8.0 5, 6
    10. 2.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 4.5/6.0 6.0 6.0/8.0 10.0 3, 6
    11. 17.88 for regulations regarding permitted Accessory Dwelling U…
    12. 17.88 for regulations regarding permitted Accessory Dwelling U…
    13. 17.110 with respect to screening or location of parking, loadi…
    14. 8.09 Convenience Market P C C 17.103.030
    15. 17.134 for the CUP procedure), and Section 17.103.065 for spec…
    16. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the CUP criteria…
    17. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    18. 17.134 for the CUP procedure, and Section 17.103.065 for speci…
    19. Section 3.8.
    20. Section 4.1.
    21. 17.116 for other off-street parking and loading standards.
    22. 17.117 Bicycle Parking Requirements Section 17.117.080, the fo…
    23. 17.110 with respect to screening or location of parking, loadi…
    24. 17.134 for the CUP procedure) in the corresponding zone.
    25. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    26. 5.12. Arts, entertainment, and cultural uses include, but are …
    27. 17.134 for the CUP procedure) in the corresponding zone.
    28. 2.5 ft. N/A N/A 2.5 ft. N/A 8
    29. 17.134 and to the following additional use permit criteria:
    30. 17.134 for the CUP procedure).
    31. 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria con…
    32. 8.0 8.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
    33. 17.110 and 17.110 and 5% 17.110 and 5% 5% 7, 8, 9
    34. 17.124 17.124 17.124
    35. 17.110 and 17.110 and 10% 17.110 and 10% 10% 7, 8
    36. 17.124 17.124 17.124
    37. 17.124 and Section 17.124.025 for other Landscaping and Screen…
    38. 17.110 with respect to screening or location of parking, loadi…
    39. 17.134 and Section 17.101J.070 for the CUP procedure and crite…
    40. 17.110 with respect to screening or location of parking, loadi…
    41. 17.103 shall apply in the D-OK Zones to the extent noted in Ta…
  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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