The completed , Request for Administrative Hearing form, , deposit in the amount of the fine, and applicable hearing fee (see form) must be submitted to: City of Hayward Revenue Division 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 , For additional information please call (510) 583-4600.
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Updated, : June 11, 2026, A, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), is required for the establishment of any use listed in the, Zoning Ordinance, as a conditionally allowed use and/or marked with a "C" in a zoning district's use table. CUPs require Planning Commission approval. A decision on an CUP may be appealed to the City Council. A, Major Conditional Use Permit (MCUP), is required for the establishment of any use marked with an "M" in a zoning district's use table. MCUPs have additional submittal requirements and require City Council approval. Both CUPs and MCUPs require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the required entitlements and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. A list of all the submittal requirements can be found in the Development Permit Checklist in Handouts., Architectural Plans:, Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Business and Operation Plan:, A written description and explanation of the business and operations of the proposed use. It should include hours of operation, number of employees, processes to occur within facility, etc., Required Findings:, A written justification on how each of the required findings in, Section 10-1.3225 (CUP), and, Section 10-1.3285 (MCUP), of the Hayward Municipal Code can be made. , Owner Authorization Form, : Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form: , All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Additional Submittal Requirements for Major Conditional Use Permit:, Development Schedule:, An anticipated schedule for each phase of the project., Context Map:, A map showing all uses and structures within a 100-foot radius of the site., Circulation Diagram:, A diagram showing the movement of vehicles, goods, and pedestrians within the site and to and from adjacent areas., Sustainability Plan:, A plan that describes the sustainability measures of the proposed use., Neighborhood Compatibility Plan:, A plan that demonstrates how the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. , Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. CUPs can take five or more months to process, depending on the number of rounds of review required. MCUPs can take six or months to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a CUP is $8,000 and for an MCUP is $15,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
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Updated, : June 18, 2026, A Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) is required to subdivide land into four or fewer parcels. TPMs require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site and Planning Director approval. A decision on a TPM may be appealed to the Planning Commission and ultimately City Council. A Tentative Tract Map (TTM) is required to subdivide land into five or more parcels. TTMs require public…, Final/Parcel Map, ., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner:, Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the required entitlements and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope., Tentative Map, Geotechnical Soils Report, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Preliminary Title or Title Guarantee Report, : A recent preliminary title report or title guarantee prepared within the last 90 days (A hyperlinked PDF Report if preferred)., Required Findings, : A written justification on how each of the required findings in Section 10-3.150 of the Hayward Municipal Code can be made., Owner Authorization Form, : Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form: , All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Tentative Maps typically take three to six months to process. Proposals requiring special environmental studies may require additional time. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a TPM is $6,000 and for a TTM is $8,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
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Updated, : June 18, 2026, Site Plan Review (SPR), is required for new developments and site alternations as described in the, Zoning Ordinance, . SPRs require Planning Director approval. A decision on an SPR application may be appealed to and/or called up by the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council. , Major Site Plan Review (MSPR), is required for sites exceeding 10 acres in the Industrial (I) zoning districts, for sites exceeding two acres in the Mission Boulevard (MB) zoning districts, and for increased building height in specified circumstances, as described in the Zoning Ordinance. MSPRs require Planning Commission approval. A decision on an MSPR may be appealed to and/or called up by the City Council., SPRs and MSPRs require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner:, Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the required entitlements and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. A list of all the submittal requirements can be found in the Development Permit Checklist in Handouts., Architectural Plans:, Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Required Findings:, A written justification on how each of the required findings in, Section 10-1.3025 (SPR), and, Section 10-1.3081 (MSPR), can be made., Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form: , All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Developer Deposit Authorization Form:, See Developer Deposit Authorization Form in Handouts Additional Submittal Requirements for Major Site Plan Review:, Development Schedule:, An anticipated schedule for each phase of the project., Context Map:, A map showing all uses and structures within a 100-foot radius of the site., Circulation Diagram:, A diagram showing the movement of vehicles, goods, and pedestrians within the site and to and from adjacent areas. , Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. SPRs can take three or more months to process, depending on the number of rounds of review required. MSPRs can take five or more months to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a SPR is $4,000 and for an MSPR is $8,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
Type: Permit
Updated, : June 18, 2026, A Variance or Administrative Variance is required to modify specific requirements of the, Zoning Ordinance, ,, Parking Regulations, , or, Sign Regulations, . All Variances require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site. Administrative Variances require Planning Director approval and may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Variances require Planning Commission approval and may be appealed to the City Council. , Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine what type of variance is needed and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. A list of all the submittal requirements can be found in the Development Permit Checklist in Handouts. , Architectural Plans:, Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Project Narrative, : A written description and explanation of the project., Required Findings:, A written justification on how each of the required findings in, Section 10-1.3325 (Variance), or, Section 10-1.2830 (Administrative Variance), of the Hayward Municipal Code can be made., Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts, Plan Sharing Authorization Form: , All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Developer Deposit Authorization Form:, (See Developer Deposit Authorization Form in Handouts), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Variances typically take three to six months to process. Proposals requiring special environmental studies may require additional time. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for an Administrative Variance is $6,000 and for a Variance is $8,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
Type: Permit
Updated, : June 18, 2026, A Rezoning is required to change the, Zoning Designation, for any site. Rezonings require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site, Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval. A Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) is required to change any text within the, Zoning Ordinance, . ZTAs require publishing of an advertisement within a local Hayward newspaper, Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the required entitlements and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. A list of all the submittal requirements can be found in the Development Permit Checklist in Handouts. , Architectural Plans, : Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Project Narrative:, A written description and explanation of the project, Required Findings, : A written justification on how each of the required findings in, Section 10-1.3425, of the Hayward Municipal Code can be made., Grading, Utility and Drainage Plans:, Includes drainage info, land disturbance area, slope calculations, earthwork cut and fill quantities, existing and proposed grades, stormwater runoff direction, existing and proposed utilities, easements, pedestrian and vehicular routes to streets, fire flow info, location of street lights. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Landscape Plans:, (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form: , All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Developer Deposit Authorization Form:, (See Developer Deposit Authorization Form in Handouts), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Rezoning/ZTAs typically take nine to twelve months to process and are subject to environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a Rezoning/ZTAs $15,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
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Learn More About How Local Government Works ⇒, The move to district-based elections: , The Hayward City Council gave final approval on October 8, 2024, to legislation moving the City to a geographic district-based system of electing all City Council members except the City’s mayor. The action established the boundaries of six new Council districts and the sequence of when elections in those districts will take place starting in November 2026. Under the new system, the mayor is the…, Our Strategic Priorities: , We have identified, seven (7), strategic priorities that are critical focus areas —, Grow the Economy, Cultivate Vibrant Neighborhoods, Enhance Community Safety, Strengthen Organizational Health, Champion Climate resilience & Environmental Justice, Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing for All, Invest in Infrastructure, Send a comment to the City Council: , You can send a message at any time to all members of the City Council by emailing them using this link:, Mayor and City Council, . In-person or virtually during the Public Comment period at a City Council Meeting. Visit the, Meeting & Agenda Center, for meeting dates and times. Use the eComment function in the, Meeting & Agenda Center, before 3:00 p.m. the day off the City Council Meeting. , How to Participate in a City Council Meeting: , The City Council is now holding in-person/virtual hybrid public meetings. If you would like to attend a meeting in person or virtually visit the, Agenda and Reports Center, to view the calendar of meetings and agendas and reports. In-person City Council Meetings are typically held at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, in Council Chambers. Remote participation is via the Zoom webinar platform. Zoom links, Meeting IDs and Passwords are available for each meeting on the Agenda. For remote participating instructions, please visit, https://www.hayward-ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Guide-to-Attending-Virtual-Meetings.pdf, or see the agenda for the meeting, which is available on the City’s website and through the, Office of the City Clerk, ., Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC):, City Council Members are elected officers identified in Government Code Section 87200 and file statements of economic interests with the City Clerk's office. Copies of the statements of economic interests filed by the above elected officers may be obtained by visiting the offices of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) or the City Clerk., The physical address of the FPPC is, : 1102 Q Street Suite 3000 Sacramento, CA 95811 , The physical address of the City Clerk's office is:, Office of the City Clerk City of Hayward 777 B St. 4th Floor Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 583-4401 The statements of economic interests (Form 700) for members of the City Council are available in electronic format on the FPPC's website at, www.fppc.ca.gov, or by contacting the office of the City Clerk., Ethics and Fiscal & Financial Training Records, Pursuant to California Government Code sections 53235.2 and 53238.3, records documenting the completion of required Ethics Training (AB 1234) and Fiscal and Financial Training (SB 827) by covered local agency officials are public records and are maintained by the City as required by law., Requesting Training Records, Members of the public may request copies of available training records by submitting a request to the City Clerk’s Office using any of the following methods:, Online:, City’s Public Records Request Portal CITY Hayward CA Public Records Center, Email:, cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov, Mail or In Person:, City of Hayward – Office of the City Clerk 777 B Street, 4 th Floor, Hayward, CA 94541 Telephone: (510) 583-4400 To help us process your request, please include: Your name and contact information (if you would like a response); The name of the local agency official whose training record is being requested, if known; The type of record requested (Ethics Training or Fiscal and Financial Training…
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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), are interim and annual financial and management reports prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to demonstrate fiscal and operational accountability. Annual Report - #HaywardForward, Annual Report - #HaywardForward, is the new public information project of the City Hayward. It is the place, channel and social media hashtag at and through which we are going to be telling, sharing and archiving the news and progress we are making as a City and Community. Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan The 2020, Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP), replaces and builds on the City’s original 2007 Bicycle Master Plan with its inclusion of pedestrian-centered facilities and extensive public input. The new plan recommends a total of 153 miles of new bicycle facilities, including 32 miles of multi-use paths for both pedestrians and cyclists. Budget Documents On the, Budget Documents, page you will find copies of the City’s Operating Budget, the General Fund Ten-Year Plan Update, financial statements related to City measures and programs, and Actuarial Valuations. Building Documents On the, Building Documents, page you will find building & permit documents available for you to download, complete and submit to the Permit Center as you work through the steps of your building project. Capital Improvement Program The City’s, Capital Improvement Program, funds public infrastructure projects to enhance the quality of life for Hayward residents and visitors. Climate Action Plan Through the development and implementation of this, Climate Action Plan, (CAP) Hayward will enhance the community’s wellbeing and continue taking actions intended to limit the impacts of climate change. The following is a high-level executive summary of GHG emissions levels, projected GHG emissions levels, established emissions targets, and GHG reduction measures for Hayward to achieve the City’s adopted targets. Community Development Block Grant The, Community Development Block Grant, (CDBG) program provides communities with Federal resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Find documents related to this program here. Community Facilities District reports The, Community Facilities District Reports, (CFD) Community Facilities District (CFD) Report provide detailed financial and operational information about a Community Facilities District, which is a special tax district to fund public infrastructure and services.. Economic Development Strategic Plan The City’s, Economic Development Strategic Plan, lays the groundwork for targeted business attraction, branding & marketing activities, and the development of key catalyst and opportunity sites throughout the city. Food Action Plan The City’s, Food Action Plan, is a roadmap for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system that supports healthy, vibrant communities. The goal of the plan is to help Hayward’s non-profit and educational partners develop a list of action steps to close service gaps in Hayward. Hayward 2040 General Plan The City’s, Hayward 2040 General Plan, is a comprehensive planning document that provides a city or county with a policy framework to guide decision-making related to land use, growth and development, safety, and open space conservation. Investment Reports, Investment Reports, : It is the policy of the City of Hayward to invest public funds not required for immediate day-to-day operations in safe and liquid investments with maturities under five years, in conformance with the California state statutes governing the investment of public funds. Investments are intended to achieve a reasonable rate of return while minimizing the potential for capital losses arising from…, Master Fee Schedule, contains all fees and charges attached to city services delivered by each City department. Monthly Building Permit Activity Report The, Monthly Building Permit Activity Report, contains information on how many permits have been issued, their fees, and to which residents and/or business they have been issued to. Planning Documents On the, Planning Documents, page you will find the Hayward General Plan, along with the Hayward Mission Boulevard Corridor Form-Based Code and 16 Neighborhood Plans. State of the City On the, State of the City, page you will find an update on the City of Hayward's progress meeting the opportunities and challenges of the day and a look forward into the future. Strategic Roadmap On the, Strategic Roadmap, page you will find six core priorities required to achieve to achieve our shared Hayward vision for 2024. To advance each priority, we developed key projects, named responsible departments, and created a timeline. The priorities also inform budgetary and staffing decisions.
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Updated, : October 29, 2025, An Encroachment Permit is required to perform work within the Hayward public right-of-way (PROW) including but not limited to public streets and sidewalks. Depending on the area, duration or scope of work, a Minor or Major Encroachment Permit may be required., Submitting an Application, :, Contact the Development Services Engineer:, Contact the Development Services Engineer by emailing, claudia.moran-garcia@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4212 to determine the requirements and submittal materials. Please include the project address(es) and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, :, The submittal items below are, required, for this project type. Please see Encroachment Permit Checklist and Instructions in Handouts., Plans, : Plans shall accurately show and quantify the scope of work. Plans shall be legible and include reference to City standard details. Review the, City standard details, ., Traffic Control Plan, : The applicant shall submit a traffic control (TCP) plan showing configuration(s) of the traffic control measures to be deployed to maintain safety for both the public and contractor(s) consistent with current California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD). Include detour plans if necessary. TCPs are required for work on arterial and collector streets, or on a local street within…, map, ., Certificate of Insurance:, Contractor must provide a certificate of insurance that includes the following minimum coverage and requirements: $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Coverage $1,000,000 Automobile Liability Coverage $1,000,000 Workers' Compensation Coverage Policy shall be endorsed to include, The City of Hayward, its officials, employees, agents, and contractors are covered as additional insured’s, . For all claims related to this Permit, the Permit Holder’s insurance shall be primary and non-contributory and endorsed accordingly., Valid City of Hayward Business License:, For more information, please visit the Business License webpage ., Valid Contractor License:, To verify type of contractor license and current status, visit this webpage. See Below for more information. Type of Work Contractor's License Classification , A, B, C-8, C-12, C-34, C-42, Concrete (PCC), X, X, X, X, X, X, Pavement (Asphalt), X, , X, X, X, Storm Mains & Laterals, X, , X, Sewer Mains & Laterals, X, , X, Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Encroachment Permits typically take five to ten business days to process. Encroachment Permits requiring traffic control require fifteen business days for initial review. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The fee for a Minor Encroachment Permit fee is determined based on the scope of work and will be confirmed during permit review. Please refer to the Engineering and Transportation Services section of the adopted, Master Fee Schedule, . The initial application deposit for a Major Encroachment Permit is $4,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.
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