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NOTE: Permit Applications are accepted 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday - Thursday; and 8:00AM-11:30AM on Friday.

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David Rizk - Director Welcome to the Development Services Department for the City of Hayward

The mission of the Development Services Department is to manage the future development of Hayward, in order to assure the economic and environmental health of the community and a high quality of life for its residents, protect the health and safety of the community through building inspection and enforcement of standards in our existing rental stock, and provide new housing opportunities for the residents of the City.

Development Services Department staff are ready to assist you through our processes. While staff ensures development is consistent with the policies and standards of the City, I want to ensure you that providing exemplary customer service and assistance is of upmost importance to us. We hope that information contained on this webpage will further help to assist you with your development project. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at david.rizk@hayward-ca.gov or at 510-583-4004. We look forward to working with you.

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BUILDING
Building Official: Glen Martinez, CBO Building Official: Glen Martinez, CBO
(glen.martinez@hayward-ca.gov; 510-583-4159)
The Building Division reviews plans, approves permits and provides inspections for construction projects in conformance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Hayward.  The Building Division is committed to fulfilling the needs of our community, protecting the lives and safety of the citizens of Hayward, to preserve the City quality of life and contribute to the City’s economic development.  We work to promote and ensure that all new structures, both public and private construction, meet all of the required standards of safety.  Additionally, with our Rental Inspection Program, we inspect existing residential rental structures making sure that they are maintained in a safe habitable condition.  We are dedicated to providing the very best service to our customers.

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PLANNING
Planning Manager: Richard Patenaude, AICP Planning Manager: Richard Patenaude, AICP
(richard.patenaude@hayward-ca.gov; 510-583-4213)
The Planning Division is responsible for implementing City policies that direct the physical development of the City. The Planning Division is comprised of:

  • the Current Planning Section, which reviews development applications associated with a wide variety of projects for consistency with the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance from a land use and physical design perspective; provides information about planning, zoning, planning permit and landscape architecture requirements to the public; and assists with enforcement of various city codes and ordinances relating to property and land use;
  • the Advanced or Long-Range Planning Section, which completes special planning studies, such as the Climate Action Plan and South Hayward BART Form-Based Code; prepares amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and coordinates the City's environmental review procedures and sustainability efforts; and
  • the Development Review Services Section, which oversees processing of subdivision maps and parcel reconfigurations; annual review of assessment districts; and out-of-service-area utility agreements.

  • Planning staff also provides support to the Planning Commission and the Council Sustainability Committee. The Planning Division strives to provide efficient, streamlined customer service and to make resources and information readily available to citizens, businesses, and prospective developers.
    Building Inspections and Construction Without Permits
    City Codes
    Permit by FAX
    Schedule Building Inspections
    Residential Rental Inspection Program

    BUILDING PERMITS
    Building Permits
    Demolition Permit
    Electrical Permit
    Mechanical Permit
    Plumbing Permit
    Storage Rack Permit


    BUILDING TYPES
    Commercial or Industrial Buildings
    Multi-Family Dwelling
    Single Family Addition / Alteration
    Single Family Dwelling
    Tenant Improvement


    GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
    Green Building Ordinance for Private Development
    Green Building Checklist for Non Residential Development
    Indoor Water Efficiency Ordinance Handout
    Subdivisions Information
    Application Processing Timelines
    Development Permit Application and Instructions
    Maps and G.I.S.
    (includes access to the Zoning Map, General Plan Map and a Street Map)
    Zoning Use Charts
    (includes access to the Commercial, Downtown Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Open Space and Public Facilities)
    Pre-Application Meeting
    Projects Under Environmental Review
    Request For Proposal


    PLANNING PERMITS
    Administrative Use Permit
    Certificate of Compliance
    Conditional Use Permit
    Encroachment Permit
    Grading and Clearing Permit
    Lot Line Adjustment
    Parcel Merger (Certificate of Merger)
    Sign Permit
    Site Plan Review
    Telecommunications Antenna and Facilities
    Tentative Parcel Map
    Tentative Tract Map
    Tree Permits
    Tree Removal
    Variance


    Development Review Process Flowchart

    PLANNING RESOURCES
    Earthquake Zones
    Environmental Impact Assessment
    Fences
    Historic Preservation
    Landscaping Requirements
    Lot Coverage
    Off-Street Parking Regulations
    Park Dedication
    Security Gate Standards
    Setbacks - Buildable Area
    Zoning
    Zoning Use Charts


    PLANNING DOCUMENTS
    Design Guidelines
    General Plan
    Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
    Neighborhood Plans
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