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Chapter 8.62 — REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO

Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Oakland

EXPAND RESTAURANT, RETAIL, CAFÉ, PARKLET, AND MOBILE VENDING USES OF OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPACES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ("OAKLAND FLEX STREETS PROGRAM") TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY OUTDOOR USE AND ENJOYMENT OF BUSINESSES

8.62.05 - Applicability.

The regulations, requirements and provisions of this Chapter shall apply to outdoor dining, retail, cafés and mobile vending uses throughout the City.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.010 - Definitions.

"Café" shall have the meaning set forth in Planning Code Sections 17.10.750 and 17.103.090.

"Outdoor Dining or Café Services" means services covered by an outdoor dining or café approval and/or a sidewalk dining, retail or café permit.

"Outdoor Dining, Retail or Café Approval" means a permit that authorizes an approved restaurant, retail, bar, or café use to temporarily utilize new or expanded outdoor areas on private property, subject to permit conditions.

"Parklet Dining or Café Permit" is a permit temporarily authorizing the use of not more than two (2) parking spaces in front of the permittee's restaurant or café, subject to permit conditions set forth in this Chapter.

"Restaurant" shall mean restaurants permitted to operate pursuant to Planning Code Sections 17.10.272, 17.10.274, and 17.10.280.

"Retail" shall mean any business that engages in the retail sale of goods, merchandise, or services.

"Sidewalk Dining" means a portion of an immobile food establishment, bar, or café located on a designated public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the associated retail food establishment or located in a parklet for dining or café use.

"Sidewalk Dining Elements" means any and all tables, chairs, tents, moveable barriers, umbrellas, planters, heaters, and other objects associated with sidewalk dining.

"Sidewalk Dining, Retail, or Café Permit" is a permit temporarily authorizing an approved restaurant, bar, retail, or café use to engage in sidewalk dining or retail within a designated area on a public right-of-way, subject to permit conditions.

"Sidewalk Retail Elements" means any and all tables, shelves, product spaces, and other objects associated with sidewalk retail.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.020 - Suspension of regulations governing outdoor dining or café areas, sidewalk…

mobile vending uses.

The following regulations in this Chapter shall supersede and replace any conflicting provisions of the Oakland Municipal Code, including Titles 12 and 17.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.050 - Sidewalk Dining, Retail or Café Permit and Parklet Dining or Café Permits.

The following rules and procedures shall apply to sidewalk dining, retail or café permits on sidewalks and parking lanes:

A.

Application. Any restaurant, retail or café use desiring a sidewalk dining, retail or café permit shall first apply to the Department of Transportation and provide all information deemed necessary by the Transportation Director. The Transportation Director is hereby authorized and directed to generate standard application forms and adopt internal procedures for such purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, the Transportation Director may require a layout sketch or site plan and a minimum of two (2) photographs showing all sidewalk dining, retail or café elements ("improvements"), utilities, sidewalks, and appropriate measurements with the application. The applicant's application submittal shall be consistent, as determined by the Transportation Director, with any technical bulletins, design review guidelines, and/or administrative regulations adopted pursuant to O.M.C. Section 8.62.060.

B.

Effect. The following terms and conditions shall apply to any sidewalk dining, retail, or café permit issued by the City under this Order:

The permit is for a permitted revocable license use only that is personal to the permitted business only. Approval of the permit shall not operate to create or vest any property rights in the permittee or property owner.

The City or agent of the City, including franchisees and public utility companies, shall have free and complete access to the public right-of-way in which sidewalk dining, retail, or café has been permitted for

maintenance and repair of the right-of-way, and the permittee shall hold harmless the City for any damage that may be done by the City during maintenance and repair of the right-of-way.

The permittee shall maintain the sidewalk area in a good and safe condition as long as the sidewalk dining, retail, or café permit remains in effect. Permittee understands and acknowledges that, should the permittee, its agents, employees, vendors, or patrons, damage and/or disturb the right-of-way and/or the sidewalk dining, retail, or café area, the permittee shall be solely responsible for repairing the destroyed/disturbed right-of-way to the City's satisfaction.

Permittee shall maintain a general liability insurance policy with combined single liability limits for personal injury or death and property damage in the amount of the liability limits set forth in the City's application. The applicant shall name the City as an additional insured. The permittee agrees to provide proof of such policy to the City upon request.

If alcoholic beverages will be served within the sidewalk dining, retail or café area, the permittee shall maintain liquor liability insurance for the area under the same terms and conditions as those applying to general liability insurance.

Permittee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City against any and all claims or suits for damages or injury arising from permittee's or the permittee's agents', employees', vendors', and/or patrons' use of the right-of-way or the sidewalk dining, retail, or café area or from any activity, work, or act done, permitted, or suffered by permittee in or about the sidewalk dining, retail, or café area, and shall further indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City against and from any and all claims or suits arising from any breach or default of any performance of any obligation of permittee under this Section or the sidewalk dining, retail, or café permit, and against and from all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities related to any claim or any action or proceeding brought within the scope of this indemnification.

Permittee shall not assign the sidewalk dining, retail, or café permit without the prior approval of the City.

Any unlawful encroachments existing in the right-of-way shall be subject to removal and the permittee shall be responsible for labor and costs associated with such removal. Any encroachments existing in the public right-of-way shall be removed upon reasonable notice given by the Department of Transportation of public service when such removal is necessary to repair or improve the right-of-way. Reasonable notice shall be in the discretion of the Transportation Director with general guidance set forth in the administrative guidelines. If it is necessary to remove any encroachments, including but not limited to sidewalk dining elements or

sidewalk retail elements, the permittee shall be responsible for labor and costs associated with removal and reinstallation.

In the event that the City Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning and Building, or Transportation Departments determine that the location of an encroachment, including but not limited to sidewalk dining elements or sidewalk retail elements, constitutes an immediate physical danger to life, safety or health, the encroachment may be removed immediately without prior notice. If the City removes an encroachment, a notice of removal shall be sent to the permittee as soon as practicable under the circumstances. Any abandoned encroachment shall be subject to removal. For purposes hereof, 'abandoned' shall mean the vacating of the premises by the permittee for a period of seven (7) consecutive days or more. Any costs incurred to the City in restoring the public right-of-way to the condition that existed prior to the use of the sidewalk dining, retail, or café area shall be the responsibility of the permittee.

C.

Inspection. The Transportation Director may perform or cause to be performed a site inspection of the proposed sidewalk dining, retail, or café area to verify compliance with the requirements set forth herein prior to issuing a sidewalk dining, retail, or café permit. The City's Fire Department, Fire Marshal, Police Department, and Building Inspections Division shall be authorized to inspect and determine whether applicants and permittees comply with and continue to comply with the rules and regulations governing sidewalk dining set forth herein, as may be amended.

D.

Decision. The Transportation Director may issue, after any necessary consultation with other City departments, sidewalk dining, retail, or café permits upon finding that the application meets all relevant standards set forth in this Chapter.

E.

Posting. The sidewalk dining, retail or café permit shall be posted on the premises so as to be visible from the public right-of-way during all times that the sidewalk dining, retail, or café use is being conducted within the public right-of-way.

F.

Design and Layout. The following standards shall govern the design and layout for sidewalk dining, retail, or cafes:

The width of the sidewalk dining, retail, or café area shall not exceed the width of the frontage of the restaurant's property.

Permittees shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path of at least six (6) feet at any time; provided, however, in areas of higher pedestrian traffic or activity, or in conditions that suggest the need for additional clearance, the Transportation Director may require a clear pedestrian path greater than six (6) feet. Any such clearance area must be free of all obstructions such as trees, parking meters, utility poles, fire hydrants, and similar encroachments in order to allow for adequate pedestrian movement. All services and patron activity provided within the designated public right-of-way shall occur within the designated area and shall not encroach within the minimum clearances for pedestrian passage at any time.

The improvements shall not interfere with any utilities or other facilities such as utility poles, fire hydrants, signs, parking meters, mailboxes, manhole covers, utility covers, and/or benches within the sidewalk or within the public right-of-way.

The improvements shall not interfere with or obstruct any required clearance for maneuvering around any building, driveway, or other entrances or exits.

The improvements shall not interfere with or obstruct any areas required for accessibility for disabled persons, whether patrons or employees.

The improvements shall not interfere with or obstruct required ingress and/or egress for adjacent buildings set forth in the building code or otherwise.

The improvements may not violate the vision clearance requirements set forth elsewhere in the Oakland Municipal Code or by City design regulation.

Vision clearance will also be required when the improvements are located adjacent to an alley or driveway; provided, however, the Transportation Director may modify such requirements when unusual circumstances exist or when public safety may be at issue.

No amplified music, whether live or recorded, shall be permitted within sidewalk dining, retail, or café areas. No speakers, microphones, televisions or other audio or video devices shall be permitted within sidewalk dining, retail, or café areas if the Transportation Director finds, based on substantial evidence, that such improvements are resulting in exceedances of the performance standards set forth in O.M.C. Chapter 17.120.

No vending machines, carts, or objects for the sale of goods shall be permitted within sidewalk dining, retail, or café areas.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.060 - Health and safety standards for restaurants and cafes.

All restaurants, dining, retail or café approved uses receiving permits under this Chapter shall comply with the following health and safety standards:

A.

Outdoor dining or café services, to include open air patios, balconies, rooftops, parking lots and sidewalk dining or café areas, must operate in accordance with any applicable occupancy standards approved by the Building Division and/or Fire Marshal.

B.

Any restaurant, retail or café approved use shall comply with all applicable occupancy, operation, and sanitation guidelines issued by federal, state, or local public health officials. The strictest guidelines shall apply.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.070 - Outdoor retail and dining use of City property.

A.

This program authorizes the City Administrator to allow for permitted businesses who have established they are not eligible for permits under any the other Sections of this Chapter, to use outdoor City property (i.e., City-owned parcels) for: (1) retail businesses to sell goods and merchandise and offer services, and (2) restaurants to place tables, chairs, and other dining elements for serving customers in an outdoor dining or café setting in a manner that complies with any current county health order and all applicable federal and State regulations.

Any license executed to use City property under this program may be offered at below fair market value, and the requirements set forth in O.M.C. Section 2.42.110 are temporarily suspended, for solely those licenses issued under this Chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all licenses shall be entered into only if they meet the equity criteria set forth in Subsection B., below.

All licenses issued under this program shall comply with the authority delegated to the City Administrator pursuant to O.M.C. Section 2.42.100, and any proposed license not meeting such requirements shall require the approval of the City Council by ordinance. Additionally, all other contract terms required by O.M.C. Title 2 applicable to agreements entered into by City departments to implement this temporary program must be included unless the City Administrator determines in writing that compliance with any

term is not feasible and is not required under federal and/or State law. Nothing in the foregoing suspends the requirement for approval of contracts as to form and legality by the City Attorney.

This Section shall sunset on July 1, 2023 unless further extended by City Council.

This Section shall not authorize conduct that: (1) is prohibited by orders or directives of the Alameda County Health Officer, or (2) violates federal or State law.

B.

Equity Criteria for License of City Property. Outdoor dining and retail approved uses who meet the above application requirements shall also satisfy each of the below equity criteria to be eligible for the program set forth in Subsection A., above.

Applicant's business is in an area of the City that has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus, as documented by data obtained by the City or provided by the applicant;

Applicant cannot otherwise feasibly use sidewalks, parking lanes, private outdoor areas, or rights-of-way as set forth in this Chapter enabling the license; and

Applicant has demonstrated economic hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a business plan to address such hardship through use of City property.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.080 - Outdoor dining, retail or café approval on private property.

A.

This Section permits the use of private outdoor space (e.g., private parking lots) for: (1) retail businesses to sell goods and merchandise and offer services, and (2) limited or full service restaurants to place tables, chairs, and other dining elements for serving customers in privately owned outdoor areas. The privately- owned outdoor areas must be located on the retail, restaurant, or cafe premises; or on property adjacent to the retail, restaurant, or cafe premises to which the applicant demonstrates, in writing, it has legal rights to such proposed uses. This Section of the O.M.C. shall sunset December 31, 2025, unless further extended by the City Council.

B.

This program may also allow drive-through, drive-in, or other open non-residential facilities for COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activities on privately owned land as an accessory facility and accessory activity to an existing medical activity for the duration of this program.

C.

Such permits are subject to the rules and regulations set forth below in Subsections D. and E. and shall be revocable at any time at the discretion of the City Administrator.

To the extent any such use under the program is not permitted by Title 17 (the Oakland Planning Code) or conditions of approval imposed by the Bureau of Planning or Planning Commission, such laws, regulations, or conditions shall be suspended for the discretion of this program at the discretion of the Planning Director in order to issue temporary permits under this program. Any provision of the Oakland Planning Code authorizing an appeal concerning this program are also suspended.

The user of any space authorized under this Section shall comply with all laws requiring accessibility for people with disabilities, and shall ensure the space and services do not interfere with the accessibility of the public open space to people with disabilities.

This Section shall not authorize conduct that: (1) is prohibited by orders or directives of the Alameda County Health Officer or, (2) violates federal or State law.

D.

Standards for Outdoor Dining Areas on Private Property. Restaurants, retail, or cafés desiring outdoor dining, retail or café approval on private property shall comply with the following standards:

The restaurant, retail, or café use shall be properly licensed by appropriate state and local agencies to perform any activities, sales, and services, and the use must be located on, or adjacent to, the business premises.

The restaurant, retail, or café shall comply with all applicable laws relating to litter, noise, and other livability matters. The Planning Director may impose additional conditions or limitations relating to noise on the restaurant or café when the Planning Director finds that such additional conditions or limitations are necessary or appropriate based on the location of the new or additional outdoor dining, retail, or café area and the proximity of such area to residential areas, including without limitation existing residences, existing residential neighborhoods, and residentially-zoned properties.

Unless authorized as part of a sidewalk dining, retail or café permit, outdoor dining, retail or café areas on private property shall not encroach within any public rights-of-way.

Outdoor dining, retail or café areas shall not encroach into or interfere with required handicapped parking spaces.

Outdoor dining, retail or café areas shall not interfere with safe pedestrian and vehicular access or access required to be maintained under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Outdoor dining, retail or café areas shall not encroach within or interfere with fire or other emergency access.

Any sales and/or consumption of food and/or alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with the provisions of any federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations governing the sale and consumption of alcohol.

Outdoor dining, retail or café areas shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building and Fire Codes.

All outdoor dining or café areas shall comply with the Alameda County Health Order.

The Planning Director may impose other reasonable conditions or limitations to protect against adverse impacts from noise, parking, fire, people with disabilities, and travel.

E.

Standards for COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination, and Related COVID-19 Medical Activities on Private Property. COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility uses on private property shall comply with the following standards:

The COVID-19 testing vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activities shall be properly licensed by appropriate state and local agencies to perform any testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activities.

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility must comply with all applicable laws relating to litter, noise, and other livability matters. The Planning Director may impose additional conditions or limitations relating to noise on the COVID-19 related medical facility when the Planning Director finds that such additional conditions or limitations are necessary or appropriate based on the location of the COVID-19 related medical facility and the proximity of such area to residential areas, including without limitation existing residences, existing residential neighborhoods, and residentially-zoned properties.

Unless authorized as part of the permit, the COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility on private property shall not encroach within any public rights-of-way.

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility shall not encroach into or interfere with required handicapped parking spaces.

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility shall not interfere with safe pedestrian and vehicular access or access required to be maintained under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility shall not encroach within or interfere with fire or other emergency access.

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building and Fire Codes.

The COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and related COVID-19 medical activity and facility shall comply with the Alameda County Health Order.

The Planning Director may impose other reasonable conditions or limitations to protect against adverse impacts from noise, parking, fire, people with disabilities, and travel.

(Ord. No. 13815, § 2, 10-1-2024; Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.090 - Expansion of allowable locations and numbers of individual mobile vending…

suspension of portions of the O.M.C.

The permitted location of individual mobile vending facilities is hereby regulated by this Section. This Section suspends O.M.C. Section 5.51.040, "Conflicting Provisions," and O.M.C. Section 5.51.50 A., B. and C., "Mobile Vending Program Permitted Area" for mobile vending facilities and replaces O.M.C. 5.51.50 A., B., and C. with the following location requirements:

A.

Mobile vending may be located on publicly-owned property or in the public right-of-way in any commercial or industrial zoning district, subject to the requirements of Chapter 5.51 and its implementing Administrative Guidelines, with the exception of Section 5.51.50 A., B., and C. Additionally, individual mobile vending facilities are permitted on private property (such as a vacant lot) in the City wherever a limited service or full service restaurant is permitted under the Oakland Planning Code. Sidewalk vendors (as defined in the Administrative Guidelines) may further operate as follows:

Roaming sidewalk vendors may operate in any zoning district in the City, provided that during a transaction, they comply with applicable buffer distances.

Stationary sidewalk vendors may operate in any zoning district not exclusively zoned residential, subject to the applicable buffer distances.

B.

A location for an individual food vending facility shall be permitted if it complies with the distances specified below:

Mobile food vending facilities may be located in a parking lane and may vend from multiple locations, without limitation, as long there is a three hundred (300) foot buffer from another vendor or limited or full service restaurant, unless the vendor or limited or full service restaurant provides a written waiver, in which case the food vending facility may be permitted.

Sidewalk mobile food vendors (as defined in the Administrative Guidelines) operate on sidewalks and may vend from multiple locations, without limitation, provided they allow a one hundred (100)-foot buffer from another vendor or limited service or full service restaurant unless the City Administrator determines that the buffer is not necessary to protect public health and safety in a particular location, in which case the sidewalk vendor may be permitted.

All mobile food vending facilities must still maintain a three hundred-foot buffer from a school serving children in kindergarten through high school between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the food vending facility sells "healthy foods," as defined in Administrative

Guidelines authorized pursuant to O.M.C. Chapter 5.51, and receives written permission from supervising entity of the school.

C.

A location for an individual mobile retail vending facility shall be permitted if it complies with the distances specified below:

Mobile retail vending facilities may be located in a parking lane and may vend from multiple locations, without limitation, as long there is a three hundred (300) foot buffer from another retail use, vendor or limited or full service restaurant, unless the retail use, vendor or limited or full service restaurant provides a written waiver, in which case the mobile retail vending facility may be permitted.

Sidewalk mobile retail vendors (as defined in the Administrative Guidelines) operate on sidewalks and may vend from multiple locations, without limitation, provided they allow a one hundred-foot buffer from another retail use, vendor or limited service or full service restaurant unless the City Administrator determines that the buffer is not necessary to protect public health and safety in a particular location, in which case the sidewalk vendor may be permitted.

All mobile retail vending facilities must still maintain a three hundred-foot buffer from a school serving children in kindergarten through high school between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the retail vending facility sells "healthy foods," as defined in Administrative Guidelines authorized pursuant to O.M.C. Chapter 5.51, and receives written permission from supervising entity of the school.

D.

Individual mobile food or retail vending facilities cannot block or impede access to:

Required parking or driveways;

Bicycle racks;

Signal crossings;

Pedestrian or bicycle routes;

Emergency vehicle routes;

Building entrances and exits;

Required accessibility routes and curb cuts;

Trash enclosure areas or access to trash bins/trash enclosures; or

Other City facilities, as determined by the City Administrator.

E.

All other location requirements set forth in O.M.C. Section 5.51.050 D through F., (as further clarified in the Administrative Guidelines), shall still apply.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.100 - Public street closures for retail, and dining, business, and community/special event uses.

A.

This Section creates a program for streamlining the approval by the City Administrator of the closure of public streets for the purpose of permitting: (1) retail businesses to display and sell goods and merchandise and offer services; (2) community/special events; (3) restaurants and/or cafes to place tables, chairs, and other dining elements to offer outdoor dining; and (4) other businesses to close public streets at the discretion of the City Administrator, for business-related events and public safety reasons. Permits under this program shall be subject to the rules and regulations set forth below.

There shall be no limit on the number of public street closures issued per year throughout the City or by street. There shall also be no limit on the number of days a street may be closed for the above uses. Applicants may apply for recurring special events or street closures.

All street closure permits constitute revocable licenses that are revocable at any time at the discretion of the City Administrator. The City Administrator may develop administrative licensee requirements that: (a) restrict days and hours of operation, (b) facilitate fire and police access, (c) facilitate appropriate parklet/street closure design, (d) provide utility and franchisee access, and (e) allow for other appropriate correlative uses of the right-of-way.

This Section of the O.M.C. shall sunset December 31, 2025, unless further extended by the City Council.

Any provision of the O.M.C. that would conflict with this program, including, but not limited to, O.M.C. Section 12.08.060 and any provision of the O.M.C. that would allow for a specific appeal process are suspended.

This Section shall not authorize conduct that: (1) is prohibited by orders or directives of the Alameda County Health Officer, or (2) violates Federal or State law.

B.

The definition for short-term encroachments set forth in O.M.C. Section 12.08.030 is hereby temporarily amended to also include the uses set forth in this Section, including retail, restaurant, café, and other business uses as deemed appropriate by the City Administrator.

C.

The permit requirements for short-term encroachments into the right-of-way shall be the same as set forth in O.M.C. Section 12.08.060, except that:

The duration of the short-term encroachment may extend for an unlimited duration, subject to the discretion of the City Administrator.

The applicant need not be sponsored by or represent a local merchant association or community organization, nor shall semi-annual sponsorship be required.

The limitation of one (1) short-term encroachment application per year is suspended.

(Ord. No. 13765, § 2, 11-7-2023; Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 13765, § 2, adopted Nov. 7, 2023, amended the title of § 8.62.100 to read as herein set out. The former § 8.62.100 title pertained to public street closures for retail, dining, and community/special event uses.

8.62.110 - Administrative suspension/modification.

Any outdoor dining, retail, or café approval, sidewalk dining, retail or café permit or parklet dining or café permit is subject to suspension, modification, or amendment at any time with or without notice based on a determination that additional conditions or limitations shall be required to protect against adverse impacts

associated with the new or expanded area. The City Council may suspend, modify, or amend the provisions governing outdoor dining, retail, or café services at any time by emergency ordinance, in which case all businesses shall comply with any such modifications or amendments, whether or not they previously received an approval or permit hereunder.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.120 - Appeal.

Any decision of the City Administrator is final and may not be appealed. Any decision by the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to Planning Code Chapter 17.132.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.140 - City right of revocation.

Restaurant, retail, and café owners/operators are responsible for ensuring that the procedures and standards set forth in this Chapter are followed. The City may deny or revoke any license granted to conduct any such business activities set forth above when, in the judgment of the City, the business is not complying with any provision of this Chapter or the City deems it is in the public's interest to revoke the permit/license. Any permit granted pursuant to this Chapter does not serve to confer a vested right.

(Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.150 - City administrator enforcement.

The City Administrator is hereby authorized to inspect and determine whether businesses are in compliance with this Chapter. Any person who shall refuse to allow such inspection or who shall obstruct any City Administrator personnel whose duty it is to make such inspection shall be subject to immediate revocation of their permit to operate.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

8.62.160 - Technical bulletins, parklet design guidelines, and administrative regulations.

The City Administrator is responsible for the administration of this Chapter, and is authorized to develop and require compliance with one (1) or more technical bulletins, parklet design guidelines, and/or administrative regulations containing interpretations, clarifications, forms, design renderings, and commentary to facilitate implementation of any requirements set forth in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13682, § 2, 3-15-2022; Ord. No. 13653, § 2, 6-15-2021)

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  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. Title 3 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  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. Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  94. Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
  95. Article II — Issuance of Bonds
  96. Article III — Miscellaneous Provisions
  97. Chapter 4.52 — SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX
  98. Chapter 4.54 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND LAW
  99. Article III — Miscellaneous Bond Provisions
  100. Article IV — Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Bond Law…
  101. Chapter 4.56 — VACANT PROPERTY TAX
  102. Chapter 4.58 — OAKLAND ZOO ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION AND IMPROVEM…
  103. Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
  104. Article II — UDCB Permit Requirement and Process
  105. Article III — Standards and Requirements
  106. Article IV — Code Enforcement
  107. Article V — Noticing Procedure for Removal
  108. Chapter 5.20 — CLOSE-OUT SALES
  109. Chapter 5.22 — DANCE HALLS
  110. Chapter 5.24 — FILMING PERMITS
  111. Chapter 5.26 — FIREARMS DEALERS
  112. Chapter 5.28 — FLYING FIELDS, HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
  113. Chapter 5.30 — FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
  114. Chapter 5.32 — FRANCHISES
  115. Chapter 5.33 — HOME MORTGAGE LENDING
  116. Chapter 5.34 — HOTEL RATES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  117. Chapter 5.36 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
  118. Chapter 5.38 — MATTRESSES
  119. Chapter 5.40 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC GAMES
  120. Chapter 5.42 — MINIATURE GOLF COURSES
  121. Chapter 5.43 — OAKLAND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
  122. Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS
  123. Chapter 5.46 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, SCRAP DEALERS …
  124. Chapter 5.48 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  125. Chapter 5.50 — POOL ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
  126. Chapter 5.51 — FOOD VENDING PROGRAM
  127. Article II — Standards and Requirements
  128. Article III — Enforcement, Revocation and Abatement
  129. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES AND PRIVATE WATCHMAN
  130. Chapter 5.54 — RENDERING
  131. Chapter 5.56 — RIDING ACADEMIES
  132. Chapter 5.58 — SCHOOL STORES
  133. Chapter 5.60 — SKATING RINKS
  134. Chapter 5.62 — STREET CARS
  135. Chapter 5.64 — TAXICABS
  136. Chapter 5.66 — THEATERS
  137. Chapter 5.68 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
  138. Chapter 5.70 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  139. Chapter 5.72 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY PI…
  140. Chapter 5.80 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMITS
  141. Chapter 5.81 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MAN…
  142. Chapter 5.90 — SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  143. Chapter 5.91 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  144. Chapter 5.92 — CITY MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER EMPLOY…
  145. Chapter 5.93 — HOTEL MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  146. Chapter 5.95 — HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL WORKER RIGHT TO RECALL
  147. Chapter 5.96 — GROCERY WORKER HAZARD PAY
  148. Chapter 5.97 — CAP ON THE COMMISSIONS, CHARGES, AND FEES OF FO…
  149. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  150. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  151. Article I — Purpose and Introductory Sections
  152. Article II — Graffiti Public Nuisance and Unlawful
  153. Article III — Graffiti Abatement
  154. Article IV — Municipal Code Liability, Remedies, and Penalties…
  155. Article V — Sale of Graffiti Implements to Minors
  156. Article VI — State Graffiti Laws
  157. Article VII — Graffiti Abatement Funding and Rewards
  158. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  159. Article IX — Miscellaneous
  160. Article I — Findings and Purposes
  161. Article III — Illegal Dumping and Littering as Unlawful and Pu…
  162. Article IV — Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Liabilities a…
  163. Article V — Special Liabilities and Responsibilities
  164. Article VI — Community Service
  165. Article VII — Reward Fund
  166. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  167. Article IX — Miscellaneous Sections
  168. Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  169. Chapter 8.14 — MEAT
  170. Chapter 8.16 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
  171. Chapter 8.18 — NUISANCES
  172. Chapter 8.19 — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
  173. Chapter 8.20 — PAY TELEPHONES
  174. Chapter 8.21 — AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
  175. Chapter 8.22 — RESIDENTIAL RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND EVICTIONS
  176. Article I — Residential Rent Adjustment Program
  177. Article II — Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE)
  178. Article III — Terminating Tenancy to Withdraw Residential Rent…
  179. Article IV — Rent Program Service Fee
  180. Article V — Tenant Protection Ordinance
  181. Article VI — TENANT MOVE OUT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE
  182. Article VII — UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL TENANT RELOCATION ORDINANCE
  183. Article VIII — RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR OWNER OR RELATIVE MOVE-…
  184. Article IX — Equitable Access to Low-Income ("EQUAL") Housing …
  185. Chapter 8.24 — PROPERTY BLIGHT
  186. Chapter 8.25 — RONALD V. DELLUMS AND SIMBARASHE SHERRY FAIR CH…
  187. Chapter 8.26 — SCRAP YARD ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
  188. Chapter 8.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
  189. Chapter 8.30 — SMOKING
  190. Chapter 8.32 — TOBACCO PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
  191. Chapter 8.36 — SWIMMING POOLS
  192. Chapter 8.38 — SANITATION
  193. Chapter 8.40 — MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
  194. Chapter 8.42 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
  195. Chapter 8.44 — SECURITY FOR EVENTS AT THE OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUN…
  196. Chapter 8.46 — MEDICAL CANNABIS
  197. Chapter 8.48 — VEHICLE-BASED SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS
  198. Chapter 8.50 — EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND DISASTER CO…
  199. Chapter 8.52 — ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
  200. Chapter 8.54 — FORECLOSED AND DEFAULTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY R…
  201. Article I — Intent
  202. Article III — Registration
  203. Article IV — Inspection, Maintenance, and Security Requirements
  204. Article V — Enforcement
  205. Article VI — Appeal
  206. Chapter 8.56 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FEES PROGRAM
  207. Article I — Title and Purpose
  208. Article III — Scope and Exclusions
  209. Article IV — Registration, Inspection, and Abatement
  210. Chapter 8.60 — PROHIBITION ON THE STORING AND HANDLING OF COAL…
  211. Article II — Miscellaneous
  212. Chapter 8.62 — REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AN…
  213. Chapter 8.64 — PROHIBITION ON COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED LEAF B…
  214. Chapter 8.66 — COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER CHOICE ORDINANCE
  215. Chapter 8.68 — REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF A COVID-19 VACCINATION …
  216. Chapter 8.70 — NUISANCE VESSELS ON OAKLAND WATERS
  217. Chapter 8.72 — ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
  218. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  219. Article I — Dangerous Weapons
  220. Article II — Firearms and Weapons Violence Prevention
  221. Article III — Prohibition on the Sale of Saturday Night Specia…
  222. Article V — Prohibition on the Sale of Compact Handguns
  223. Article VI — Tools of Violence and Vandalism at Demonstrations
  224. Article VII — Privately Manufactured Firearms, Unfinished Fram…
  225. Chapter 9.37 — UNSECURED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN UNATTENDED…
  226. Chapter 9.38 — POSSESSION OF LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES
  227. Chapter 9.39 — SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
  228. Chapter 9.40 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AIDS
  229. Chapter 9.44 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
  230. Chapter 9.45 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELA…
  231. Chapter 9.48 — HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CHILDREN
  232. Chapter 9.52 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
  233. Chapter 9.56 — NUISANCE VEHICLES
  234. Article II — Procedures After Impoundment
  235. Article III — Miscellaneous
  236. Chapter 9.58 — LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN ILLEGA…
  237. Chapter 9.60 — SLAVERY ERA DISCLOSURE
  238. Chapter 9.64 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF SU…
  239. Chapter 9.65 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MI…
  240. Chapter 9.72 — CITY PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT A…
  241. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  242. Article I — Traffic Administration
  243. Article II — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
  244. Article III — Penalties
  245. Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  246. Chapter 10.16 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS
  247. Chapter 10.17 — MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND POCKET BIKES
  248. Chapter 10.18 — DOCKLESS VEHICLE SHARE PROGRAM
  249. Chapter 10.20 — SPEED LIMITS
  250. Chapter 10.24 — PEDESTRIANS
  251. Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY
  252. Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING IN SPECIFIC STR…
  253. Chapter 10.36 — PARKING METER ZONES
  254. Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  255. Chapter 10.44 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
  256. Chapter 10.45 — INTERIM MIXED USE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM FOR T…
  257. Chapter 10.48 — PARKING FINES
  258. Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGH…
  259. Chapter 10.53 — EXTRALEGAL LOAD TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
  260. Chapter 10.56 — AIRPORT GROUND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  261. Chapter 10.57 — OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200-YARD MARINE …
  262. Chapter 10.60 — VISION OBSCUREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS
  263. Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE …
  264. Chapter 10.68 — EMPLOYER-BASED TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
  265. Chapter 10.70 — SOUTHEAST OAKLAND AREA TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
  266. Article II — Payment of Fees
  267. Article III — Credits and Reimbursements
  268. Article IV — Fee Protests, Appeals, and Adjustments
  269. Chapter 10.71 — FREE-FLOATING ZONE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHAR…
  270. Chapter 10.72 — DEDICATED SPACE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHARING…
  271. Chapter 10.74 — SIDESHOWS
  272. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  273. Article I — Assemblies
  274. Article II — Parades
  275. Chapter 12.50 — NEWSRACKS—CITY-WIDE CONTROLS
  276. Chapter 12.52 — SIDEWALK BENCHES
  277. Chapter 12.56 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT
  278. Chapter 12.60 — BICYCLES
  279. Chapter 12.61 — VULNERABLE ROAD AND SIDEWALK USER PROTECTION
  280. Article I — Generally
  281. Article II — Park Permits
  282. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  283. Article I — Title, Purpose and General Provisions
  284. Article II — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
  285. Article III — Inspection and Enforcement
  286. Article IV — Coordination with Other Programs
  287. Article V — Appeals and Fees
  288. Title 14 — SIGNS
  289. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  290. Article I — General Administrative Amendments
  291. Part 1 — Administrative Amendments to the California Administr…
  292. Part 2 — Administrative Amendments to the California Building …
  293. Part 2.5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Residen…
  294. Part 3 — Administrative Amendments to the California Electrica…
  295. Article 110-35 — SAFETY
  296. Part 4 — Administrative Amendments to the California Mechanica…
  297. Part 5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Plumbing …
  298. Part 7 — Administrative Amendments to the California Wildland …
  299. Part 8 — Administrative Amendments to the California Historica…
  300. Part 10 — Administrative Amendments to the California Existing…
  301. Part 12 — Administrative Amendments to the California Referenc…
  302. Part 1 — Reserved
  303. Part 2 — California Building Code Non-Administrative Technical…
  304. Chapter 16B — PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ACCESS BRIDGES
  305. Chapter 18B — GRADING, EXCAVATIONS, AND FILLS
  306. Part 2.5 — California Residential Code Non-Administrative (Tec…
  307. Part 3 — California Electrical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  308. Part 4 — California Mechanical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  309. Part 5 — California Plumbing Code Non-Administrative (Technica…
  310. Part D — Disposal of Rainwater Drainage
  311. Part 7 — California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Non-Administ…
  312. Part 8 — California Historical Building Code Non-Administrativ…
  313. Part 10 — California Existing Building Code Non-Administrative…
  314. Part 12 — California Referenced Standards Code Non-Administrat…
  315. Chapter 15.06 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY AN…
  316. Part 6 — Administrative Amendments to the California Energy Code
  317. Part 11 — Administrative Amendments to the California Green Bu…
  318. Article III — Non-Administrative (Technical) Amendments
  319. Chapter 15.08 — OAKLAND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
  320. Article I — Scope
  321. Article II — Enforcement
  322. Article III — Fees and Inspections
  323. Article IV — Definitions
  324. Article V — Habitable Space
  325. Article VI — Structural
  326. Article VII — Mechanical and Electrical
  327. Article VIII — Exiting
  328. Article IX — Fire Protection
  329. Article X — Substandard and Public Nuisance Buildings
  330. Article XI — Declaration of Public Nuisance—Substandard
  331. Article XII — Administrative Hearing
  332. Article XIII — Lead Hazard Control and Abatement
  333. Article XIV — Delay of Enforcement for Accessory Dwelling Units
  334. Article XV — Delay of Enforcement for Joint Live Work Quarters
  335. Chapter 15.10 — PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY OF OAKLAND'S INTENT TO C…
  336. Chapter 15.12 — OAKLAND FIRE CODE
  337. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  338. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  339. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  340. Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
  341. Chapter 6 — BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
  342. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  343. Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS
  344. Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
  345. Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
  346. Chapter 28 — LUMBERYARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AN…
  347. Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
  348. Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
  349. Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
  350. Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
  351. Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
  352. Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
  353. Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
  354. Chapter 60 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
  355. Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  356. Chapter 15.16 — FIRE-DAMAGED AREA PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT R…
  357. Chapter 15.18 — FIRE SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION, AND PREPAREDNESS…
  358. Chapter 15.20 — GEOLOGIC REPORTS
  359. Chapter 15.24 — EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED STRUCTURES
  360. Chapter 15.26 — MANDATORY SEISMIC SCREENING OF MULTIPLE STORY …
  361. Article II — Administrative
  362. Article III — Technical
  363. Chapter 15.27 — MANDATORY SEISMIC EVALUATION AND RETROFIT OF C…
  364. Article I — SCOPE
  365. Article II — COMPLIANCE
  366. Article III — ADMINISTRATIVE
  367. Article IV — TECHNICAL
  368. Chapter 15.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
  369. Chapter 15.30 — VOLUNTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR RESIDENTIA…
  370. Article III — Non-Administrative
  371. Article IV — Financial Incentives
  372. Chapter 15.32 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  373. Article I — Title
  374. Article II — Administrative
  375. Article III — Solar Energy System Requirements
  376. Chapter 15.34 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION,…
  377. Chapter 15.35 — GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDING …
  378. Article I — Green Building Practices
  379. Article II — Civic Bay-Friendly Landscaping Requirements for A…
  380. Chapter 15.36 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
  381. Chapter 15.37 — ALL-ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED…
  382. Chapter 15.40 — BUILDING NUMBERS
  383. Chapter 15.44 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  384. Chapter 15.48 — SETBACK LINES
  385. Chapter 15.52 — VIEWS
  386. Chapter 15.56 — HOUSEBOATS
  387. Chapter 15.60 — CODE COMPLIANCE RELOCATION PROGRAM
  388. Chapter 15.62 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
  389. Chapter 15.63 — OAKLAND RESIDENT/WORKER PREFERENCES AND REQUIR…
  390. Article I — Preferences in Multifamily Affordable Housing Proj…
  391. Article II — Requirements for First-Time Homebuyer Program
  392. Chapter 15.64 — BEDROOM WINDOW SECURITY BAR AND SMOKE DETECTOR…
  393. Chapter 15.68 — JOBS/HOUSING IMPACT FEE
  394. Chapter 15.72 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEES
  395. Article II — Fee Requirements and Procedures
  396. Article III — On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Options
  397. Article IV — Miscellaneous
  398. Chapter 15.74 — TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT…
  399. Article III — Impact Fee Funds
  400. Article IV — Developer Constructed Facilities
  401. Article V — Miscellaneous
  402. Chapter 15.78 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
  403. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  404. Title 17 — PLANNING
  405. Title 18 — SUSTAINABILITY
  406. Article I — Intent
  407. Article III — Green Building Compliance Standards
  408. Article IV — Entitlement Phase
  409. Article V — Construction Phase
  410. Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITION OF THE CITY'S USE AND PURCHASE OF …
  411. Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS OF PLANNING CODE AND GENERA…
  412. Chapter 17.03 — CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
  413. Chapter 17.05 — LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
  414. Chapter 17.07 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ZONING REGULAT…
  415. Chapter 17.09 — DEFINITIONS
  416. Chapter 17.10 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
  417. Article I — General Classification Rules
  418. Part 1 — Residential Activity Types
  419. Part 2 — Civic Activity Types
  420. Part 3 — Commercial Activity Types
  421. Part 4 — Industrial Activity Types
  422. Part 5 — Agricultural and Extractive Activity Types
  423. Part 1 — Residential Facility Types
  424. Part 2 — Nonresidential Facility Types
  425. Part 3 — Sign Types
  426. Part 4 — Telecommunications Facility Types
  427. Chapter 17.11 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONING REGULATIONS
  428. Chapter 17.13 — RH HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  429. Chapter 17.15 — RD DETACHED UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  430. Chapter 17.17 — RM MIXED HOUSING TYPE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULA…
  431. Chapter 17.19 — RU URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  432. Chapter 17.33 — CN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULA…
  433. Chapter 17.35 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  434. Chapter 17.37 — CR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  435. Chapter 17.65 — HBX HOUSING AND BUSINESS MIX COMMERCIAL ZONES …
  436. Chapter 17.72 — M-40 INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  437. Chapter 17.73 — CIX, IG AND IO INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  438. Chapter 17.74 — S-1 MEDICAL CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  439. Chapter 17.78 — S-3 RESEARCH CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  440. Chapter 17.80 — S-4 DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  441. Chapter 17.84 — S-7 PRESERVATION COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  442. Chapter 17.88 — S-9 FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION COMBINING ZONE REGU…
  443. Chapter 17.90 — S-10 SCENIC ROUTE COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  444. Chapter 17.92 — S-11 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW COMBIN…
  445. Chapter 17.94 — S-12 RESIDENTIAL PARKING COMBINING ZONE REGULA…
  446. Chapter 17.95 — S-13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINING ZONE REGULAT…
  447. Chapter 17.107 — Density Bonus and Incentive Procedure and Sta…
  448. Chapter 17.96 — S-14 HOUSING SITES COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  449. Chapter 17.97 — S-15 TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL Z…
  450. Chapter 17.98 — S-16 INTERSTATE CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONES REGU…
  451. Chapter 17.99 — S-17 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE COMBINING…
  452. Article I — Title, Intent and Applicability of the D-DT Zones
  453. Article II — Special Permit Requirements
  454. Article III — Use Requirements
  455. Article IV — Development and Design Standards
  456. Article V — D-DT Combining Zones
  457. Chapter 17.102 — REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ACTIVITIES …
  458. Article I — Residential Activities
  459. Article II — Civic Activities
  460. Article III — Commercial Activities
  461. Article IV — Industrial Activities
  462. Article V — Agricultural and Extractive Activities
  463. Article VI — Residential Facilities
  464. Article VIII — Nonresidential Facilities
  465. Article IX — Sign Facilities
  466. Article X — Telecommunications Facilities
  467. Chapter 17.104 — GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON SIGNS
  468. Chapter 17.106 — GENERAL LOT, DENSITY, AND AREA REGULATIONS
  469. Chapter 17.107 — DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROCEDURE
  470. Chapter 17.108 — GENERAL HEIGHT, YARD, AND COURT REGULATIONS
  471. Chapter 17.110 — BUFFERING REGULATIONS
  472. Chapter 17.112 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
  473. Chapter 17.114 — NONCONFORMING USES
  474. Article II — Nonconforming Activities
  475. Article III — Nonconforming Facilities
  476. Chapter 17.116 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
  477. Article II — Off-Street Parking Requirements
  478. Article III — Exemptions and Reductions in Required Parking
  479. Article IV — Off-Street Loading Requirements
  480. Article V — Standards for Required Parking and Loading Facilit…
  481. Chapter 17.117 — BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  482. Article II — Standards for Required Bicycle Parking
  483. Article III — Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
  484. Chapter 17.118 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS
  485. Chapter 17.120 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  486. Chapter 17.122 — REPLACEMENT HOUSING UNIT REGULATIONS
  487. Chapter 17.124 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
  488. Chapter 17.126 — USABLE OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
  489. Chapter 17.128 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
  490. Chapter 17.130 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES GENERALLY
  491. Chapter 17.131 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
  492. Chapter 17.132 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
  493. Chapter 17.134 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
  494. Chapter 17.135 — SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE O…
  495. Chapter 17.136 — DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
  496. Chapter 17.138 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROCEDURE
  497. Chapter 17.140 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE
  498. Chapter 17.142 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  499. Article I — Title, Purposes and Applicability
  500. Article II — Planned Unit Developments
  501. Chapter 17.144 — REZONING AND LAW CHANGE PROCEDURE
  502. Chapter 17.148 — VARIANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCEDURE
  503. Chapter 17.150 — FEE SCHEDULE
  504. Chapter 17.152 — ENFORCEMENT
  505. Chapter 17.153 — DEMOLITION, CONVERSION AND REHABILITATION REG…
  506. Chapter 17.154 — ZONING MAPS
  507. Chapter 17.155 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO MINING AND QU…
  508. Chapter 17.156 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGUL…
  509. Article I — Title and Scope
  510. Article II — Definitions
  511. Article III — Deemed Approved Performance Standards
  512. Article IV — Deemed Approved Status Procedure
  513. Article V — Enforcement Procedure
  514. Chapter 17.157 — DEEMED APPROVED HOTEL AND ROOMING HOUSE REGUL…
  515. Chapter 17.158 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGULATIONS
  516. Part 1 — General Provisions
  517. Part 2 — California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Procedu…

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