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Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITION OF THE CITY'S USE AND PURCHASE OF NEONICOTINOID PESTICIDES

§ 17.12

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

17.12.120-17.12.160 to be 17.12.110-17.12.170,

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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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