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Chuck Finnie is a communications, marketing and media-relations professional with extensive experience working on both sides of the notebook, microphone and camera. Over a 20-year journalism career, he reported on, wrote about and edited coverage of government, schools and the judicial system in the San Francisco Bay Area, across California and in Washington, DC. Since 2008, he has served as a…
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For official "government" identification purposes, the City's brand mark and usage guidelines are available here.
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If you're starting a new business or expanding one, finding a "business friendly" location isn't enough. For long-term success, you don't need a friend; you need a partner., Our mission, Ensure efficient and predictable business permitting processes; Create and sustain a safe, clean, green, and fiscally sound business environment that benefits residents, businesses, and the region; Promote Hayward for its central location, prime business sites, great climate, and excellent transportation, water, and public safety services; as well as for other strengths that distinguish Hayward…, Award Winning Team, The City of Hayward received its first Gold Award of Excellence from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Hashtag Hayward program, which has helped participating small businesses grow their customer bases through storefront improvements and an enhanced social media presence. Read the full news release, here, . Since 2021, Hayward has earned a total of eight IEDC awards, underscoring the City’s consistent leadership and innovation in creating programs that support businesses. Award Year Category Program Name Gold 2025 Digital Media Hashtag Hayward: Harnessing Placemaking & Digital Content Creation for Small Businesses Silver 2025 Postsecondary Education Partnership Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward:…, Innovation Festival 2024, Silver 2024 Best Use of Federal Resources, Together for Hayward Economic Recovery Programs, Silver 2023 Resiliency, Recovery, & Mitigation, Together for Hayward Restaurant Relaunch and Restore & Reopen Programs, Bronze 2023 Economic Equity & Inclusion, Together for Hayward Point of Sale Program, Silver 2021 Public-Private Partnerships, Industrial 2.0 Advance Industries Business Attraction, Bronze 2021 Economic Equity & Inclusion, Small Business Assistance Grants - Growing our Minority Business Community, Stay updated, Subscribe to Economic Development's email list to be the first to hear about business news, programs, and opportunities in Hayward. Subscribe
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Paul started in his new position as Economic Development Manager for the City of Hayward in April 2019.
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Rocketship and an astronaut near the text "We've Launched Something BIG", Hayward e-Permits are here! , Hayward's new online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more without ever leaving your home or office. Learn more about our new system below., E-Permits Portal, E-Permits Help Center, The Development Services Department manages growth and development within the City of Hayward by applying regulations and standards that make the City a desirable place to live, work, and play., Building Division, The Building Division serves Hayward's residents and business community by ensuring that all buildings in the City as safe. We do this by reviewing preliminary drawings for code compliance and verifying quality of work during construction., Building Division, , Permit Center, Planning Division, The Planning Division provides guidance in accordance and utilization of; State and Federal laws, City General Plan, variety of Specific Plans and City's Zoning Ordinance, towards development and growth of the City of Hayward. , Planning Division , , Code Enforcement Division, The City's Code enforcement Division is one of the most advanced of its kind in the state. With a staff of 12 operating seven different programs, the Code Enforcement division's primary function is to maintain and enhance the quality of life for Hayward's residents through education, cooperation and compliance of Municipal and State Regulations., , Code Enforcement Division , , Housing Division, Our goal is to expand access and choice for residents and protect their rights to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy. Staff will still be available to assist the public by phone and e-mail. Housing Division staff can be reached directly at (510) 583-4454. Para español llamar (510) 583-5547., Housing Division
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE:, As we continue to improve our services, we want to inform you about upcoming changes to our Master Fee Schedule. Starting January 1, 2025, new fees will take effect, and a 4% convenience fee will be applied to credit card transactions exceeding $250. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review the updated fee schedule on our website, Adopted FY 2026 Master Fee Scheduled - Effective January 1, 2026, Rocketship and an astronaut near the text "We've Launched Something BIG", Hayward e-Permits are here! , Hayward's new online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more without ever leaving your home or office. Learn more about our new system below., E-Permits Portal, E-Permits Help Center, To reach other permit center divisions, please call the numbers below, or e-mail your staff contact directly:, For the Building Division, (510) 583-4140 or email:, e-permits@hayward-ca.gov, For the Fire Prevention Department, (510) 583-4900 or email:, haywardfirepermits@hayward-ca.gov, For the Planning Division, (510) 583-4216 or email: , planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, For the Code Enforcement Division, (510) 583-4143 or contact your code inspector directly or the telephone number shown on the letter you received., The Building Division serves Hayward's residents and business community by ensuring that all buildings in the City are safe. We do this by reviewing preliminary drawings for code compliance and verifying quality of work during construction., Construction Hours:, Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sundays & Holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., * Please note: These are construction hours and, not, office hours, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code; Section 4-1.04 titled ‘Construction and Alteration of Structures; Landscaping Activities’. Any concerns of construction hours should be directed to the Hayward Police Department for enforcement of noise control. For further information consult Hayward Municipal Code - Chapter 4 ., Mission:, Maintain the highest level of public safety and customer service in the administration of building construction code enforcement Provide City of Hayward residents with a safe environment to live, work, learn Enforce building codes to protect people from the hazards of unsafe construction. , Building Handouts, , (Can also be found below under , Documents & Reports, ), Adopted Codes Enforced in Hayward:, All of the California codes are now published for free online at:, www.bsc.ca.gov/codes.aspx, The following codes are mandatory throughout California and are adopted and enforced in Hayward:, 2025 California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2), 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code “CalGreen” (no CalGreen tiers are adopted locally), Local Codes and Ordinances:, Hayward no longer has a Green Building Ordinance. This is now covered by the new Energy Code and CalGreen, which are mandatory statewide. Hayward has some minor amendments to the Mechanical Code and the Electrical Code that are unique to our jurisdiction. Plastic Pipe is Now Allowed in Hayward (ABS, PVC, PEX and similar materials are approved for use). If you need more detailed information (…, City of Hayward Municipal Code, .
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE:, As we continue to improve our services, we want to inform you about upcoming changes to our Master Fee Schedule. Starting January 1, 2025, new fees will take effect, and a 4% convenience fee will be applied to credit card transactions exceeding $250. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review the updated fee schedule on our website Adopted FY 2025 Master Fee Scheduled -…, Hayward e-Permits are here! , Hayward's new online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more without ever leaving your home or office. Learn more about our new system below., E-Permits Portal, E-Permits Help Center, , Permit Center, The Planning Division provides guidance on development and growth in accordance with the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance and State and Federal laws., Current Planning, –, Our Planning team reviews and processes new development applications and related environmental review for housing, commercial and industrial projects. Learn more by looking at our development activity, projects under environmental review and application types below. , Advanced Planning, –, Our Planning team develops plans, programs and policies including updates to our General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map and other advanced planning efforts to guide new developent in the City. Learn more by looking at our advanced planning projects currently underway. , Engineering, –, Our Engineering team reviews and processes applications for subdivisions, encroachment permits, and special event permits. Learn more by looking at our application types below., Landscape, –, Our Landscape team is responsible for processing tree permits and implementing our Tree Preservation Ordinance . Learn more by looking at our application types below, ., , , Development Activity, , Projects Under Environmental Review, , Hayward Web Map, , Planning Documents, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Senate Bill 9 (SB9),
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