Part 3 — Commercial Activity Types
Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Oakland
Editor's note— Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), adopted June 16, 2006, amended Part 3 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, Part 3 pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from the prior planning code, §§ 2350, 2360—2375, 2378—2384, 2388, 2389; Ord. No. 12314, § 2, adopted 2001; Ord. No. 12547, § 3, adopted 2003; Ord. No. 12581, adopted 2004; Ord. No. 12626, § 3, adopted 2004; Ord. No. 12776, § 3(Exh. A), adopted 2006.
17.10.260 - General description of Commercial Activities.¶
Commercial Activities include the distribution and sale or rental of goods; the provision of services other than those classified as Civic Activities; and the administrative and research operations of private, profit- oriented firms, other than public utility firms. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.270 - General Food Sales Commercial Activities.¶
General Food Sales Commercial Activities include the retail sales of food or beverages for off-site preparation and consumption. This classification includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A.
Supermarkets or grocery stores that that offer a variety of food items for home consumption such as a combination of fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, meat, dairy products, cereals, pastas, and prepackaged foods. Generally, grocery stores are a minimum five thousand (5,000) square feet and have a minimum twenty percent (20%) of net retail floor area devoted to the display of fresh fruits and vegetables and/or fresh meats, whichever is greater.
B.
Stores specializing in particular or distinctive food items, including but not limited to, retailers whose primary business maintains an inventory of specialty, gourmet, health, or ethnic food items. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Gourmet food stores;
• Bakeries;
• Butchers;
• Specialty food stores;
• Fish and poultry shops;
• Produce markets;
• Delicatessens (may include sandwich shops in conjunction with the sale of other delicatessen products);
• Health food stores.
This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.272 - Full-Service Restaurant Commercial Activities.¶
Full-Service Restaurant Commercial Activities include the provision of food or beverage services to patrons who order and are served while seated (table service), and pay after eating. Only a minor proportion, if any, of the food is sold for consumption off-premises. These restaurants have kitchens that contain equipment suitable for cooking an assortment of foods; and may include service of liquor, beer and/or wine, subject to the standards in Section 17.103.030. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13527, § 2, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.274 - Limited-Service Restaurant and Cafe Commercial Activities.¶
Limited-Service Restaurant and Cafe Commercial Activities include the provision of food or beverage services to patrons that generally order and pay at a service counter before eating. Food and beverages may be served in disposable containers and may be consumed on the premises or taken out. Seating for on-premises consumption is usually available and table service may or may not be provided. These restaurants may include service of beer and/or wine, subject to the standards in Section 17.103.030. Examples of these activities include, but are not limited to, cafes and restaurants that do not fall under Section 17.10.272 Full-Service Restaurant Commercial Activities, or Section 17.10.280 Fast-food Restaurant Commercial Activities. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13527, § 2, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.280 - Fast-Food Restaurant Commercial Activities.¶
Fast-Food Restaurant Commercial Activities include the retail sale of ready-to-eat prepared foods and beverages, for on- or off-premises consumption, whenever the foods and beverages are available upon a short waiting time and are primarily served in or on disposable wrappers, containers, or plates. Fast-Food Restaurants may also exhibit other design and operating characteristics, including: (1) a limited menu; (2) food is typically ordered and served at a service counter; (3) food is paid for prior to consumption; (4) the facility in which the activity/use is occurring provides a take-out counter space and space for customer queuing. Examples of these activities include, but are not limited to, restaurants that do not fall under Section 17.10.272 Full-service restaurant Commercial Activities or Section 17.10.274 Limited Service
Restaurant and Cafe Commercial Activities. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13421, § 4, 3-28-2017; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2- 2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), adopted March 15, 2011, renumbered the former Sections 17.10.280 (Convenience market commercial activities) and 17.10.290 (Fast-food restaurant commercial activities) as Sections 17.10.290 and 17.10.280, respectively. The historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
17.10.290 - Convenience Market Commercial Activities.¶
Convenience Market Commercial Activities include the retail sale of food, beverages, and small personal convenience items, primarily for off-premises consumption and typically found in establishments with long or late hours of operation and a relatively small building; but exclude delicatessens and other specialty food shops, establishments that have a sizeable amount of highly perishable items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut meat. In general, "late hours of operation" means businesses that stay open until or after 10:00 p.m. or at or before 7:00 a.m.; "relatively small building" means a building that is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet; and "a sizeable amount of highly perishable items" means at least twenty percent (20%) of net retail floor area devoted to fresh fruits and vegetables and/or fresh meats, whichever is greater, devoted to these products. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
Editor's note— See editor's note at Section 17.10.280.
17.10.300 - Alcoholic Beverage Sales Commercial Activities.¶
Alcoholic Beverage Sales Commercial Activities include the retail sale, for on- or off-premises consumption, of liquor, beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages, but exclude Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants and Cafes, and alcoholic beverage manufacturers that comply with their respective definition in Sections 17.10.272, 17.10.274, and 17.103.030. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13527, § 2, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11- 18-2014; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.320 - Mechanical or Electronic Games Commercial Activities.¶
Mechanical or Electronic Games Commercial Activities include the provision of pinball machines, video game devices, or other mechanical or electronic games, as defined in the Oakland Municipal Code, where the games can be played or operated by the public or by customers; but exclude the provision of such games in a pool or billiard room or bowling alley for which a permit is required pursuant to Chapter 5.02 of the Oakland Municipal Code and from which persons under eighteen (18) years of age are barred at all times by the owner or operator, or in premises which are licensed by the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control for on-sale consumption of alcoholic beverages and which do not lawfully allow minors. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.330 - Medical Service Commercial Activities.¶
Medical Service Commercial Activities include the provision of therapeutic, preventive, or corrective personal treatment services by physicians, dentists, psychotherapists, and other practitioners, as well as the provision of medical testing and analysis services. They also include certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.340 - General Retail Sales Commercial Activities.¶
General Retail Sales Commercial Activities include the sales of items generally for personal or household use, but excludes activities more specifically described in other classifications. This activity does not include establishment where more than five percent (5%) of net retail floor area is devoted to food products. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to the following:
• Book and magazine, music, and video stores;
• Pharmacy that sells prescription and non-prescription drugs along with miscellaneous retail items;
• Florists;
• News stand;
• New and used clothing and shoes stores;
• Department stores;
• Electronics and appliance stores;
• Furniture and home furnishing stores;
• Gift shops;
• Hardware and paint stores;
• Hobby supply stores;
• Auto parts stores, excluding service or installation;
• Jewelry stores;
• Luggage and leather goods stores;
• Office supply and stationary stores;
• Sporting goods stores.
This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.345 - Large-Scale Combined Retail and Grocery Sales Commercial Activities.¶
Large-Scale Combined Retail and Grocery Sales Commercial Activities include the retail sale from the premises of goods and merchandise, primarily for personal or household use, from stores whose total sales floor area exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, and which devote more than ten percent (10%) of sales floor area to the sale of non-taxable merchandise, but exclude wholesale clubs or other establishments selling primarily bulk merchandise and charging membership dues or otherwise restricting merchandise sales to customers paying a periodic access fee. This classification excludes the sale or rental of motor vehicles, except for parts and accessories, and the sale of materials used in construction of buildings or other structures, except for paint, fixtures, and hardware. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.350 - Consumer Service Commercial Activities.¶
Consumer Service Commercial Activities include the provision of services of a personal nature, but exclude activities more specifically classified elsewhere. Examples of activities in this classification include but are not limited to the following:
• Barber shops;
• Beauty salons;
• Laundromats;
• Nail salons;
• Full service laundry service and dry cleaners (not including dry cleaning plants);
• Shoe shine stands;
• Tailors;
• Tanning salons;
• Tattoo parlors;
• A pharmacy that exclusively sells prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and other medical-related products;
• Massage services.
This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 13042, § 4(Exh. A), 10-19-2010; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.360 - Consultative and Financial Service Commercial Activities.¶
Consultative and Financial Service Commercial Activities include the provision of financial, mortgage, insurance, retail bank branch, consumer oriented tax services, and real estate brokerage services, other than the services classified as Civic Activities or described in Sections 17.10.330 (Medical Service), 17.10.400 (Business, Communication, and Media Service), and 17.10.420 (Research Service Commercial Activities). This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.365 - Check Cashier and Check Cashing Commercial Activities.¶
Check Cashier and Check Cashing Commercial Activities include:
A.
A person or entity that, for compensation, engages in whole or in part in the business of cashing checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, or other commercial paper serving the same purpose. "Check Cashier Activities" also include the business of deferred deposits whereby the check cashier refrains from depositing a personal check written by a customer until a specific date pursuant to a written agreement as provided in Civil Code Section 1789.33, as amended.
B.
"Check Cashier" or "Check Cashing Activities" do not include a state or federally chartered bank, savings association, credit union, or industrial loan company. "Check Cashier" or "Check Cashing Activities" also do not include a retail seller engaged primarily in the business of selling consumer goods, such as consumables, to retail buyers that cash checks or issues money orders for a minimum flat fee, not exceeding two (2) dollars, as a service to its customers that is incidental to its main purpose or business. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.370 - Consumer Cleaning and Repair Service Commercial Activities.¶
Consumer Cleaning and Repair Service Commercial Activities include the cleaning or repair of household appliances, furniture, and similar items; but exclude establishments that include on-site dry cleaning or repair of motor vehicles and of structures. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.375 - Consumer Dry Cleaning Plant Commercial Activities.¶
Dry Cleaning Plant Commercial Activities include the on-site dry cleaning of personal apparel and similar items with or without consumer drop-off and pick-up. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.378 - Artisan Production Commercial Activities.¶
Artisan Production Commercial Activities include the creation, exhibition and on-site sale of multi-media art and artisan products. This includes street-oriented displays of artistic products and publicly-accessible studio and sales spaces. These activities do not include manufacture, fabrication or production processes that produce noise, vibration, air pollution, fire hazard, or noxious emissions that could disturb or endanger neighboring properties. This classification does not include the production of alcoholic beverages classified in Section 17.10.550 Custom Manufacturing Industrial Activities. Artisan Production Activities include, but are not limited to:
A.
Painting;
B.
Drawing;
C.
Sculpture;
D.
Small-scale jewelry, metalworking, furniture, and woodworking production;
E.
Photography, picture framing, printshop, digital print lab;
F.
Fashion design, sewing, textiles fabrication;
G.
Art galleries (excluding those classified as a Nonassembly Cultural Civic Activity in Section 17.10.190);
H.
Food Production (excluding the production of highly pungent, odor-causing items, such as vinegar and yeast) with five thousand (5,000) square feet or less of floor area.
(Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023)
17.10.380 - Group Assembly Commercial Activities.¶
Group Assembly Commercial Activities include the provision of instructional, amusement, and other services of a similar nature to group assemblages of people. This classification does not include any activity classified in Section 17.10.160 Community Assembly Civic Activities, Section 17.10.170 Recreational Assembly Civic Activities, Section 17.10.180 Community Education Civic Activities, or Section 17.10.190 Nonassembly Cultural Civic Activities. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Yoga, martial arts, driving school, job training, and other instructional classes in facilities with five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of classroom or instructional space;
• Drive-in theaters;
• Theaters or venues with five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of performance, lobby space, and audience floor area;
• Cabarets, night clubs, dance halls, pool halls, bowling alleys, and adult entertainment;
• Banquet halls;
• Fitness clubs with five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of floor area.
This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2- 16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.385 - Personal Instruction and Improvement Services Commercial Activities.¶
Personal Instruction and Improvement Services Commercial Activities include the provision of informational, instructional, personal improvement and other services of a similar nature. This classification does not include any activity classified as Section 17.10.180 Community Education Civic Activities or Section 17.10.380 Group Assembly Commercial Activities. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Yoga, martial arts, driving school, job training, and other instructional classes in facilities with less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of classroom or instructional space;
• Fitness clubs with less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area;
• Theaters or venues with less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of performance, lobby space, and audience floor area.
This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7- 29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), adopted July 29, 2014, changed the title of Section 17.10.385 from "Personal instruction and small scale entertainment commercial activities" to "Personal instruction and improvement services commercial activities." The historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
17.10.390 - Administrative Commercial Activities.¶
Administrative Commercial Activities include the professional, executive, management, administrative, and clerical activities of private firms, other than public utility firms. This classification includes, but is not limited to, administrative corporate headquarter offices, business offices, and the offices of investment firms. Examples of activities in this classification include but are not limited to the following:
• Cultural and advocacy offices;
• Law firms;
• Accounting;
• Advertising;
• Architectural and engineering consulting firms;
• Management consulting firms;
• Computer consulting;
• Software design;
• Data management and billing services offices;
• Administrative offices of non-profit organizations.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.400 - Business, Communication, and Media Service Commercial Activities.¶
Business, Communication, and Media Service Commercial Activities include the provision of services of a clerical, goods brokerage, communication, or minor processing nature such as digital and print production, photocopying, audio and video editing, and mailing services. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.410 - Broadcasting and Recording Service Commercial Activities.¶
Broadcasting and Recording Service Commercial Activities include the recording or broadcasting of music or video performed in studios. This category does not include transmission towers. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.420 - Research Service Commercial Activities.¶
Research Service Commercial Activities include research and development of a scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, or small- and medium-scale industrial nature leading to the development of new products and processes. These activities generally occur in an office or laboratory setting. This classification does not include activities that fall into the Research and Development Industrial Activities classification or laboratories approved for National Institute of Health experiments using Risk Group 4 or Restricted Agents (commonly known as "bio-safety level 4") (see Section 17.10.580 Heavy/High Impact Manufacturing Activities). This classification includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.430 - General Wholesale Sales Commercial Activities.¶
General Wholesale Sales Commercial Activities include the storage and sale, from the premises, of bulk goods, as well as the storage of such goods on the premises and their transfer therefrom to other firms or individuals; but exclude sale or storage of motor vehicles, except for parts and accessories, and sale or storage of materials used in construction of buildings or other structures. This classification does not include hardware or paint stores. This classification also excludes activities under Section 17.10.345 (Large-Scale Combined Retail and Grocery Sales Commercial Activity). This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.440 - Transient Habitation Commercial Activities.¶
Transient Habitation Commercial Activities include the provision of lodging services to transient guests on a less-than-thirty-days basis, other than in the case of activities classified by Section 17.10.120 Semi- Transient Residential Activities or Section 17.10.125 Bed and Breakfast Residential Activities. Examples include hotels and motels. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13509, § 2(Exh. A), 12-4-2018; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.450 - Building Material Sales Commercial Activities.¶
Building Material Sales Commercial Activities include the sale of bulk building and landscaping supplies. This classification includes, but is not limited to, sales of heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing
equipment, soil, soil amendments, lumber, gravel, or other similar building materials. Landscaping and building materials are commonly stored outside. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.460 - Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Sales and Rental Commercial Activities.¶
Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Sales and Rental Commercial Activities include the sale, rental, leasing and incidental cleaning, servicing, and repair of small passenger vehicles and light trucks that have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds such as cars, sports utility vehicles, motorcycles, pickup trucks, vans, light tow trucks, light trucks, boats and RVs. This classification also includes the retail or wholesale sale or rental, from the premises, of any type of goods where orders are placed predominantly by telephone or mail order with delivery being provided by motor vehicle. Delivery activities that include use of more than two (2) on-site tow trucks are excluded from this classification This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.470 - Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Gas Station and Servicing Commercial Activities.¶
Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Gas Station and Servicing Commercial Activities include the sale, from the premises, of goods and the provision of services which are generally required in the operation and maintenance of automotive vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight less than fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds and the fulfilling of motorist needs, including sale of petroleum products together with sale and servicing of tires, batteries, automotive accessories, and replacement items, lubricating services, and performance of minor repairs. This classification does not include vehicle dismantling or salvage and tire re- treading or recapping. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.480 - Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Repair and Cleaning Commercial Activities.¶
Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Repair and Cleaning Commercial Activities include the major repair or painting of motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds, including body work and installation of major accessories, as well as the washing and polishing of motor vehicles. This classification does not include vehicle dismantling or salvage and tire re-treading or recapping. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.485 - Taxi and Light Fleet-Based Service Commercial Activities.¶
Taxi and Light Fleet-Based Service Commercial Activities include passenger transportation services, local delivery services, and other businesses that rely on fleets of three (3) or more vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds. This classification includes parking, dispatching, and offices for taxicab and limousine operations, airport shuttles, medical transport, local messenger and document delivery services, janitorial services, and similar businesses. This classification only includes towing operations when vehicles are taken to off-site locations and the tow trucks do not exceed the above gross vehicle weight rating. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.490 - Automotive Fee Parking Commercial Activities.¶
Automotive Fee Parking Commercial Activities include the parking and storage of motor vehicles on a fee basis, including, but not limited to, for-fee parking lots and parking for car share vehicles, other than the operation of parking facilities by a Civic Activity. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13393, § 2(Exh. A), 10-4-2016; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.500 - Reserved.¶
Editor's note— Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), adopted July 2, 2013, repealed the former Section 17.10.500, which pertained to transport and warehousing commercial activities (does not apply to the CIX-1, CIX-2, IG, or IO Zones), and derived from Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), adopted June 16, 2009.
17.10.505 - Animal Boarding Commercial Activities.¶
Animal Boarding Commercial Activities include any structure, land, or combination thereof used, designed, or arranged for the boarding, breeding or care of dogs, cats, pets, or other domestic animals for profit, but exclusive of animals used for agricultural purposes. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.510 - Animal Care Commercial Activities.¶
Animal Care Commercial Activities include the provision of animal care and treatment wherein the overnight care of said animals is prohibited except when necessary in the medical treatment of the animal. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
17.10.520 - Undertaking Service Commercial Activities.¶
Undertaking Service Commercial Activities include the provision of undertaking and funeral services involving the care and preparation of the human dead prior to burial. This classification also includes certain
activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.
(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009)
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Ask AI about this code▸Contents — Oakland Municipal Code
- Article I — POWERS AND FORM OF GOVERNMENT
- Article II — THE COUNCIL
- Article III — THE MAYOR
- Article IV — CITY OFFICERS
- Article V — THE CITY MANAGER
- Article VI — ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
- Article VII — PORT OF OAKLAND
- Article VIII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Article IX — PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
- Article X — FRANCHISES, LICENSES, PERMITS, LEASES AND SALES
- Article XI — ELECTIONS
- Article XII — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article XIV — RESERVED
- Article XV — RESERVED
- Article XVI — THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE OF 2018
- Article XX — OAKLAND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
- Article XXI — MISCELLANEOUS
- Article XXVI — Added By: Stats. 1951; POLICE AND FIRE RETIREME…
- Article XXVII — Added By: Stats. 1955 OFF-STREET VEHICULAR PAR…
- Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article I — Bidding Contracting and Purchasing
- Article II — City Policy Regarding Banks and Firms Which Do Bu…
- Chapter 2.05 — OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA COLLECTION ACQUISI…
- Chapter 2.06 — PROMPT PAYMENT
- Chapter 2.07 — GRANT AWARD APPROVAL
- Chapter 2.08 — CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2.10 — FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL
- Chapter 2.12 — DEBARMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 2.16 — MAP OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
- Article I — In General
- Article II — Public Access to Meetings
- Article III — Public Information
- Article IV — Policy Implementation
- Chapter 2.22 — CITY PROHIBITED FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH FEDERA…
- Chapter 2.23 — SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING AND INVESTMENT ORDIN…
- Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ETHICS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.25 — CITY OF OAKLAND GOVERNMENT ETHICS ACT
- Chapter 2.26 — TICKET DISTRIBUTION POLICY
- Chapter 2.28 — LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 2.29 — CITY AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES
- Chapter 2.30 — EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES
- Chapter 2.32 — EQUAL BENEFITS ORDINANCE
- Chapter 2.34 — IDENTIFICATION CARDS
- Chapter 2.36 — WORKER RETENTION AT LARGE-SCALE HOSPITALITY BUS…
- Chapter 2.38 — OAKLAND WHISTLEBLOWER ORDINANCE
- Chapter 2.40 — PROHIBITION ON NEPOTISM IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
- Chapter 2.41 — ACQUISITION AND LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY BY CITY
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Sale of City-Owned Real Property, Generally
- Article III — Lease of City-Owned Real Property, Generally
- Article IV — Sale or Lease of City-Owned Real Property for Dev…
- Article V — Special Licenses and Leases
- Chapter 2.43 — GRANT OF PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES
- Chapter 2.44 — DEPARTMENT OF WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 2.45 — OAKLAND POLICE COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.46 — COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW AGENCY
- Chapter 2.47 — PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.48 — WILDFIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
- Title 3 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Elections for Elective Office
- Chapter 3.12 — THE CITY OF OAKLAND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT
- Article I — Findings and Purpose
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Contribution Limitations
- Article IV — Political Communications
- Article VI — Electronic Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements
- Article VII — Violations Related to Enforcement
- Article VIII — Agency Responsibility and Authority
- Article VIII — Enforcement
- Article IX — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 3.13 — LIMITED PUBLIC FINANCING ACT OF 2024
- Article III — Election Campaign Fund
- Article IV — Eligibility for Public Financing
- Article V — Disbursement of Public Financing
- Chapter 3.14 — OAKLAND FALSE ENDORSEMENT IN CAMPAIGN LITERATURE
- Article III — Prohibition on False Endorsements
- Article IV — Enforcement
- Article V — Miscellaneous
- Article I — Findings and Purpose.
- Article III — Agency Duties
- Article IV — Democracy Dollars
- Article V — Limits and Restrictions
- Article VI — Enforcement
- Article VII — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 3.16 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
- Chapter 3.20 — THE CITY OF OAKLAND LOBBYIST REGISTRATION ACT
- Article II — Definitions and Interpretation of This Act
- Article III — Registration of Lobbyists
- Article IV — Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Article V — Prohibitions
- Article VI — Enforcement and Penalties
- Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
- Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
- Article II — Issuance of Bonds
- Article III — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 4.52 — SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX
- Chapter 4.54 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND LAW
- Article III — Miscellaneous Bond Provisions
- Article IV — Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Bond Law…
- Chapter 4.56 — VACANT PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 4.58 — OAKLAND ZOO ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION AND IMPROVEM…
- Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
- Article II — UDCB Permit Requirement and Process
- Article III — Standards and Requirements
- Article IV — Code Enforcement
- Article V — Noticing Procedure for Removal
- Chapter 5.20 — CLOSE-OUT SALES
- Chapter 5.22 — DANCE HALLS
- Chapter 5.24 — FILMING PERMITS
- Chapter 5.26 — FIREARMS DEALERS
- Chapter 5.28 — FLYING FIELDS, HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
- Chapter 5.30 — FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
- Chapter 5.32 — FRANCHISES
- Chapter 5.33 — HOME MORTGAGE LENDING
- Chapter 5.34 — HOTEL RATES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5.36 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
- Chapter 5.38 — MATTRESSES
- Chapter 5.40 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC GAMES
- Chapter 5.42 — MINIATURE GOLF COURSES
- Chapter 5.43 — OAKLAND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
- Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS
- Chapter 5.46 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, SCRAP DEALERS …
- Chapter 5.48 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.50 — POOL ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
- Chapter 5.51 — FOOD VENDING PROGRAM
- Article II — Standards and Requirements
- Article III — Enforcement, Revocation and Abatement
- Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES AND PRIVATE WATCHMAN
- Chapter 5.54 — RENDERING
- Chapter 5.56 — RIDING ACADEMIES
- Chapter 5.58 — SCHOOL STORES
- Chapter 5.60 — SKATING RINKS
- Chapter 5.62 — STREET CARS
- Chapter 5.64 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 5.66 — THEATERS
- Chapter 5.68 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
- Chapter 5.70 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.72 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY PI…
- Chapter 5.80 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMITS
- Chapter 5.81 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MAN…
- Chapter 5.90 — SKATE PARK FACILITIES
- Chapter 5.91 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 5.92 — CITY MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER EMPLOY…
- Chapter 5.93 — HOTEL MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Chapter 5.95 — HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL WORKER RIGHT TO RECALL
- Chapter 5.96 — GROCERY WORKER HAZARD PAY
- Chapter 5.97 — CAP ON THE COMMISSIONS, CHARGES, AND FEES OF FO…
- Title 6 — ANIMALS
- Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Article I — Purpose and Introductory Sections
- Article II — Graffiti Public Nuisance and Unlawful
- Article III — Graffiti Abatement
- Article IV — Municipal Code Liability, Remedies, and Penalties…
- Article V — Sale of Graffiti Implements to Minors
- Article VI — State Graffiti Laws
- Article VII — Graffiti Abatement Funding and Rewards
- Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
- Article IX — Miscellaneous
- Article I — Findings and Purposes
- Article III — Illegal Dumping and Littering as Unlawful and Pu…
- Article IV — Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Liabilities a…
- Article V — Special Liabilities and Responsibilities
- Article VI — Community Service
- Article VII — Reward Fund
- Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
- Article IX — Miscellaneous Sections
- Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 8.14 — MEAT
- Chapter 8.16 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
- Chapter 8.18 — NUISANCES
- Chapter 8.19 — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
- Chapter 8.20 — PAY TELEPHONES
- Chapter 8.21 — AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
- Chapter 8.22 — RESIDENTIAL RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND EVICTIONS
- Article I — Residential Rent Adjustment Program
- Article II — Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE)
- Article III — Terminating Tenancy to Withdraw Residential Rent…
- Article IV — Rent Program Service Fee
- Article V — Tenant Protection Ordinance
- Article VI — TENANT MOVE OUT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE
- Article VII — UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL TENANT RELOCATION ORDINANCE
- Article VIII — RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR OWNER OR RELATIVE MOVE-…
- Article IX — Equitable Access to Low-Income ("EQUAL") Housing …
- Chapter 8.24 — PROPERTY BLIGHT
- Chapter 8.25 — RONALD V. DELLUMS AND SIMBARASHE SHERRY FAIR CH…
- Chapter 8.26 — SCRAP YARD ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 8.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
- Chapter 8.30 — SMOKING
- Chapter 8.32 — TOBACCO PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 8.36 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 8.38 — SANITATION
- Chapter 8.40 — MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.42 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
- Chapter 8.44 — SECURITY FOR EVENTS AT THE OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUN…
- Chapter 8.46 — MEDICAL CANNABIS
- Chapter 8.48 — VEHICLE-BASED SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 8.50 — EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND DISASTER CO…
- Chapter 8.52 — ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.54 — FORECLOSED AND DEFAULTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY R…
- Article I — Intent
- Article III — Registration
- Article IV — Inspection, Maintenance, and Security Requirements
- Article V — Enforcement
- Article VI — Appeal
- Chapter 8.56 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FEES PROGRAM
- Article I — Title and Purpose
- Article III — Scope and Exclusions
- Article IV — Registration, Inspection, and Abatement
- Chapter 8.60 — PROHIBITION ON THE STORING AND HANDLING OF COAL…
- Article II — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 8.62 — REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AN…
- Chapter 8.64 — PROHIBITION ON COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED LEAF B…
- Chapter 8.66 — COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER CHOICE ORDINANCE
- Chapter 8.68 — REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF A COVID-19 VACCINATION …
- Chapter 8.70 — NUISANCE VESSELS ON OAKLAND WATERS
- Chapter 8.72 — ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
- Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
- Article I — Dangerous Weapons
- Article II — Firearms and Weapons Violence Prevention
- Article III — Prohibition on the Sale of Saturday Night Specia…
- Article V — Prohibition on the Sale of Compact Handguns
- Article VI — Tools of Violence and Vandalism at Demonstrations
- Article VII — Privately Manufactured Firearms, Unfinished Fram…
- Chapter 9.37 — UNSECURED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN UNATTENDED…
- Chapter 9.38 — POSSESSION OF LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES
- Chapter 9.39 — SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
- Chapter 9.40 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AIDS
- Chapter 9.44 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
- Chapter 9.45 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELA…
- Chapter 9.48 — HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CHILDREN
- Chapter 9.52 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
- Chapter 9.56 — NUISANCE VEHICLES
- Article II — Procedures After Impoundment
- Article III — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 9.58 — LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN ILLEGA…
- Chapter 9.60 — SLAVERY ERA DISCLOSURE
- Chapter 9.64 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF SU…
- Chapter 9.65 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MI…
- Chapter 9.72 — CITY PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT A…
- Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
- Article I — Traffic Administration
- Article II — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
- Article III — Penalties
- Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.16 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.17 — MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND POCKET BIKES
- Chapter 10.18 — DOCKLESS VEHICLE SHARE PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.20 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.24 — PEDESTRIANS
- Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY
- Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING IN SPECIFIC STR…
- Chapter 10.36 — PARKING METER ZONES
- Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
- Chapter 10.44 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.45 — INTERIM MIXED USE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM FOR T…
- Chapter 10.48 — PARKING FINES
- Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGH…
- Chapter 10.53 — EXTRALEGAL LOAD TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
- Chapter 10.56 — AIRPORT GROUND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.57 — OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200-YARD MARINE …
- Chapter 10.60 — VISION OBSCUREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE …
- Chapter 10.68 — EMPLOYER-BASED TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 10.70 — SOUTHEAST OAKLAND AREA TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
- Article II — Payment of Fees
- Article III — Credits and Reimbursements
- Article IV — Fee Protests, Appeals, and Adjustments
- Chapter 10.71 — FREE-FLOATING ZONE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHAR…
- Chapter 10.72 — DEDICATED SPACE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHARING…
- Chapter 10.74 — SIDESHOWS
- Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
- Article I — Assemblies
- Article II — Parades
- Chapter 12.50 — NEWSRACKS—CITY-WIDE CONTROLS
- Chapter 12.52 — SIDEWALK BENCHES
- Chapter 12.56 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 12.60 — BICYCLES
- Chapter 12.61 — VULNERABLE ROAD AND SIDEWALK USER PROTECTION
- Article I — Generally
- Article II — Park Permits
- Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
- Article I — Title, Purpose and General Provisions
- Article II — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
- Article III — Inspection and Enforcement
- Article IV — Coordination with Other Programs
- Article V — Appeals and Fees
- Title 14 — SIGNS
- Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
- Article I — General Administrative Amendments
- Part 1 — Administrative Amendments to the California Administr…
- Part 2 — Administrative Amendments to the California Building …
- Part 2.5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Residen…
- Part 3 — Administrative Amendments to the California Electrica…
- Article 110-35 — SAFETY
- Part 4 — Administrative Amendments to the California Mechanica…
- Part 5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Plumbing …
- Part 7 — Administrative Amendments to the California Wildland …
- Part 8 — Administrative Amendments to the California Historica…
- Part 10 — Administrative Amendments to the California Existing…
- Part 12 — Administrative Amendments to the California Referenc…
- Part 1 — Reserved
- Part 2 — California Building Code Non-Administrative Technical…
- Chapter 16B — PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ACCESS BRIDGES
- Chapter 18B — GRADING, EXCAVATIONS, AND FILLS
- Part 2.5 — California Residential Code Non-Administrative (Tec…
- Part 3 — California Electrical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
- Part 4 — California Mechanical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
- Part 5 — California Plumbing Code Non-Administrative (Technica…
- Part D — Disposal of Rainwater Drainage
- Part 7 — California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Non-Administ…
- Part 8 — California Historical Building Code Non-Administrativ…
- Part 10 — California Existing Building Code Non-Administrative…
- Part 12 — California Referenced Standards Code Non-Administrat…
- Chapter 15.06 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY AN…
- Part 6 — Administrative Amendments to the California Energy Code
- Part 11 — Administrative Amendments to the California Green Bu…
- Article III — Non-Administrative (Technical) Amendments
- Chapter 15.08 — OAKLAND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
- Article I — Scope
- Article II — Enforcement
- Article III — Fees and Inspections
- Article IV — Definitions
- Article V — Habitable Space
- Article VI — Structural
- Article VII — Mechanical and Electrical
- Article VIII — Exiting
- Article IX — Fire Protection
- Article X — Substandard and Public Nuisance Buildings
- Article XI — Declaration of Public Nuisance—Substandard
- Article XII — Administrative Hearing
- Article XIII — Lead Hazard Control and Abatement
- Article XIV — Delay of Enforcement for Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article XV — Delay of Enforcement for Joint Live Work Quarters
- Chapter 15.10 — PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY OF OAKLAND'S INTENT TO C…
- Chapter 15.12 — OAKLAND FIRE CODE
- Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
- Chapter 6 — BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS
- Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 28 — LUMBERYARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AN…
- Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
- Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
- Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
- Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
- Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
- Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
- Chapter 60 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
- Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.16 — FIRE-DAMAGED AREA PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT R…
- Chapter 15.18 — FIRE SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION, AND PREPAREDNESS…
- Chapter 15.20 — GEOLOGIC REPORTS
- Chapter 15.24 — EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.26 — MANDATORY SEISMIC SCREENING OF MULTIPLE STORY …
- Article II — Administrative
- Article III — Technical
- Chapter 15.27 — MANDATORY SEISMIC EVALUATION AND RETROFIT OF C…
- Article I — SCOPE
- Article II — COMPLIANCE
- Article III — ADMINISTRATIVE
- Article IV — TECHNICAL
- Chapter 15.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.30 — VOLUNTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR RESIDENTIA…
- Article III — Non-Administrative
- Article IV — Financial Incentives
- Chapter 15.32 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
- Article I — Title
- Article II — Administrative
- Article III — Solar Energy System Requirements
- Chapter 15.34 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION,…
- Chapter 15.35 — GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDING …
- Article I — Green Building Practices
- Article II — Civic Bay-Friendly Landscaping Requirements for A…
- Chapter 15.36 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
- Chapter 15.37 — ALL-ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED…
- Chapter 15.40 — BUILDING NUMBERS
- Chapter 15.44 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.48 — SETBACK LINES
- Chapter 15.52 — VIEWS
- Chapter 15.56 — HOUSEBOATS
- Chapter 15.60 — CODE COMPLIANCE RELOCATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.62 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
- Chapter 15.63 — OAKLAND RESIDENT/WORKER PREFERENCES AND REQUIR…
- Article I — Preferences in Multifamily Affordable Housing Proj…
- Article II — Requirements for First-Time Homebuyer Program
- Chapter 15.64 — BEDROOM WINDOW SECURITY BAR AND SMOKE DETECTOR…
- Chapter 15.68 — JOBS/HOUSING IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 15.72 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEES
- Article II — Fee Requirements and Procedures
- Article III — On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Options
- Article IV — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 15.74 — TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT…
- Article III — Impact Fee Funds
- Article IV — Developer Constructed Facilities
- Article V — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 15.78 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
- Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
- Title 17 — PLANNING
- Title 18 — SUSTAINABILITY
- Article I — Intent
- Article III — Green Building Compliance Standards
- Article IV — Entitlement Phase
- Article V — Construction Phase
- Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITION OF THE CITY'S USE AND PURCHASE OF …
- Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS OF PLANNING CODE AND GENERA…
- Chapter 17.03 — CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 17.05 — LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
- Chapter 17.07 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ZONING REGULAT…
- Chapter 17.09 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Article I — General Classification Rules
- Part 1 — Residential Activity Types
- Part 2 — Civic Activity Types
- Part 3 — Commercial Activity Types
- Part 4 — Industrial Activity Types
- Part 5 — Agricultural and Extractive Activity Types
- Part 1 — Residential Facility Types
- Part 2 — Nonresidential Facility Types
- Part 3 — Sign Types
- Part 4 — Telecommunications Facility Types
- Chapter 17.11 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.13 — RH HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.15 — RD DETACHED UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.17 — RM MIXED HOUSING TYPE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULA…
- Chapter 17.19 — RU URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.33 — CN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULA…
- Chapter 17.35 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.37 — CR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.65 — HBX HOUSING AND BUSINESS MIX COMMERCIAL ZONES …
- Chapter 17.72 — M-40 INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.73 — CIX, IG AND IO INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.74 — S-1 MEDICAL CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.78 — S-3 RESEARCH CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.80 — S-4 DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.84 — S-7 PRESERVATION COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.88 — S-9 FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION COMBINING ZONE REGU…
- Chapter 17.90 — S-10 SCENIC ROUTE COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.92 — S-11 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW COMBIN…
- Chapter 17.94 — S-12 RESIDENTIAL PARKING COMBINING ZONE REGULA…
- Chapter 17.95 — S-13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINING ZONE REGULAT…
- Chapter 17.107 — Density Bonus and Incentive Procedure and Sta…
- Chapter 17.96 — S-14 HOUSING SITES COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.97 — S-15 TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL Z…
- Chapter 17.98 — S-16 INTERSTATE CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONES REGU…
- Chapter 17.99 — S-17 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE COMBINING…
- Article I — Title, Intent and Applicability of the D-DT Zones
- Article II — Special Permit Requirements
- Article III — Use Requirements
- Article IV — Development and Design Standards
- Article V — D-DT Combining Zones
- Chapter 17.102 — REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ACTIVITIES …
- Article I — Residential Activities
- Article II — Civic Activities
- Article III — Commercial Activities
- Article IV — Industrial Activities
- Article V — Agricultural and Extractive Activities
- Article VI — Residential Facilities
- Article VIII — Nonresidential Facilities
- Article IX — Sign Facilities
- Article X — Telecommunications Facilities
- Chapter 17.104 — GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON SIGNS
- Chapter 17.106 — GENERAL LOT, DENSITY, AND AREA REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.107 — DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.108 — GENERAL HEIGHT, YARD, AND COURT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.110 — BUFFERING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.112 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.114 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Article II — Nonconforming Activities
- Article III — Nonconforming Facilities
- Chapter 17.116 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- Article II — Off-Street Parking Requirements
- Article III — Exemptions and Reductions in Required Parking
- Article IV — Off-Street Loading Requirements
- Article V — Standards for Required Parking and Loading Facilit…
- Chapter 17.117 — BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Article II — Standards for Required Bicycle Parking
- Article III — Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
- Chapter 17.118 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.120 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.122 — REPLACEMENT HOUSING UNIT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.124 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.126 — USABLE OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.128 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.130 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES GENERALLY
- Chapter 17.131 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.132 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.134 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.135 — SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE O…
- Chapter 17.136 — DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.138 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.140 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.142 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Article I — Title, Purposes and Applicability
- Article II — Planned Unit Developments
- Chapter 17.144 — REZONING AND LAW CHANGE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.148 — VARIANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.150 — FEE SCHEDULE
- Chapter 17.152 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.153 — DEMOLITION, CONVERSION AND REHABILITATION REG…
- Chapter 17.154 — ZONING MAPS
- Chapter 17.155 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO MINING AND QU…
- Chapter 17.156 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGUL…
- Article I — Title and Scope
- Article II — Definitions
- Article III — Deemed Approved Performance Standards
- Article IV — Deemed Approved Status Procedure
- Article V — Enforcement Procedure
- Chapter 17.157 — DEEMED APPROVED HOTEL AND ROOMING HOUSE REGUL…
- Chapter 17.158 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGULATIONS
- Part 1 — General Provisions
- Part 2 — California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Procedu…