Back to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee ⇒, Francesca Thomas is a Hayward native, entrepreneur, and part-time elementary school teacher deeply invested in the City of Hayward. With a strong connection to Hayward's history and a passion for social justice, she brings a unique multicultural and diverse perspective to the Steering Committee. Ms. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from Cal State, East Bay.…, Learn more about Francesca Thomas, review Steering Committee nomination forms and statements, : Candidate Questionnaire Follow-up Question(s) Candidate Statement Recording
Type: Staff
Updated, : Dec. 5, 2022, A Minor or Major Modification is required to modify a previously approved development application. All modifications require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site. Minor Modifications require Planning Director approval and may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Major Modifications require Planning Commission approval and may be appealed to the City Council.…, 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 modification 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., Project Narrative:, A written description and explanation of the project, Owner Authorization Form, : Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner 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. Grading Permits typically take three to six months to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their…
Type: Permit
Back to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee ⇒, Gloria Bratton-Sanders-Moore, born in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1943, is a 79-year-old African American woman living in Los Angeles, California. At the age of 3 Gloria and her 5-year-old brother Charles moved with their parents to the west coast, however, due to redlining, restrictive convenants, and racial steering, they were forced to move to Russell City. Her family lived on Russell Road/Winton…, Learn more about Gloria Moore, review Steering Committee nomination forms and statements, : Candidate Questionnaire Follow-up Question(s) Candidate Statement Recording
Type: Staff
Back to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee ⇒, Aiyana Knowles is a founding elected member of the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee. Aiyana’s father, James, is a former Russell City resident whose household and extended family were displaced in the early 1960s. Born and raised in Hayward, California, Aiyana grew up attending the Russell City Reunion Picnic with her family, where from an early age she cultivated a…, Learn more abote Aiyana Knowles, review Steering Committee nomination forms and statements, : Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Statement Recording
Type: Staff
Updated, : June 18, 2026, A Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) is a formal written response to a request regarding the current land use designation and zoning for a specific property, including information on variances, special permits/exceptions, ordinances or conditions, and violations., Submitting an Application, : , 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. , Zoning Verification Letter Template, : A letter template with a list of information to include in the Zoning Verification Letter., Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. ZVLs typically take fifteen business days to process., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The application fee for a ZVL is $747.
Type: Permit
Updated, : July 24, 2026, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are defined as complete independent dwelling units that have permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. Detached ADUs are ADUs that have no connection or shared walls with the primary residence. In accordance with AB 1332, the City of Hayward is now accepting applications from architects and designers to “pre-approve” plans for…, ADU Plans Gallery, . Property owners will be able to browse pre-approved plans within the, Gallery, and contact architects/designers directly to purchase plan sets. Architects and designers may submit their ADU plans for pre-approval though the , Hayward e-Permit Portal , following the steps below. Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 if you have any questions about the pre-approval process. , Submitting an Application, :, 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 Pre-Approval, : Using the, e-Permit Portal, , complete the online application for, “Pre-Approval of ADU Plan Set (No Site-Specific Plans)”, and attach the required submittal materials, listed below. Learn more about how to apply for a permit 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. , Construction Documents. , Plans shall be formatted on standard architectural sheets: 18” x 24” or 24” x 36”. All sheets in the set shall be the same size. All plans shall meet professional drafting standards. Plan set must include: Architectural Plans (Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details) Structural Plans and Details (Floor Framing Plan, Roof Framing Plan/Details, Truss Submittal (if applicable) Plumbing,…, Structural Calculations, ADU Checklist for Pre-Approved Plans, Architect/Designer Release:, (Submit only if you will allow another architect/designer to prepare site-specific plans using this plan set.), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the, e-Permit Portal, for updates on their application. Standard review times are available to view online. , Paying Fees, : Plan check fees are due prior to project review. There is a detailed list of specific development fees on our Permit Center webpage . After submitting your application, staff will reach out with instructions to complete the required payment. , Submit online via, e-Permits Portal, E-Permits Portal
Type: Permit
Updated, : June 9, 2026, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are defined as complete independent dwelling units that have permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are semi-independant dwelling units no larger than 500 square-feet within a portion of an existing or proposed single-family home such as a garage, great room, home office, etc. All ADU and…, Hayward e-Permit Portal , . All projects are reviewed for compliance with applicable California State Codes and California State Law. Check out our Handouts or visit the, Alameda County ADU Resource Center, for more information. , 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 if the project site is eligible for an Adu and application 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 permit by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a permit on our , e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, :, Custom ADU/JADU. , (E-Permits Application Name: ", Residential - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), ") , The submittal items below are required for ADUs/JADUs that have been uniquely designed for your property. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. , Construction Documents: , Construction documents including a site plan, floor plan, elevations (existing and proposed), sections, details, T-24 energy report. Plans shall be formatted on standard architectural sheets: 18” x 24” or 24” x 36”. All sheets in the set shall be the same size. T-24 energy forms shall be scanned onto the sheets. Structural calculations, if required, can be submitted separately. All plans shall…, Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist:, A complete checklist for the applicable project type ( Single-Family Residence ADU, Single-Family Residence JADU or Multi-Family ADU) (See Checklists in Handouts), Property Legal Description:, A copy of the property legal description typically found on the Property's Title Report or Grant Deed (Only required for JADUs that share sanitation facilities with the primary residence), Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Pre-Approved ADU., (E-Permits Application Name: ", Residential - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Using Pre-Approved ADU Plans, ") If you are using a pre-approved plan set from , Hayward's ADU Plans Gallery, , the following site specific submittal requirements must be provided:, Pre-Approved Plan Set:, Upload the pre-approved plans purchased directly from a designer listed in the, Hayward ADU Plans Gallery, ., Site Specific Construction Documents:, Site specific construction documents including a site plan and site specific foundation details. Plans shall be formatted on standard architectural sheets: 18” x 24” or 24” x 36”. All sheets in the set shall be the same size. All plans shall meet professional drafting standards., Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist: , A complete checklist for the applicable project type (Single-Family Residence ADU or Multi-Family ADU) (See Checklists in Handouts), Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner 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. Standard review times are available to view online via our E-Permit Portal. , Paying Fees, : A Plan Review Fee is due prior to project review. All other permits fees are due when the permits are ready for issuance. There is a detailed list of specific development fees on our, Permit Center Fee Estimator, . After submitting your application, staff will reach out with instructions to complete the required payment.
Type: Permit
Back to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee ⇒, Michael’s mother Dora and grandparents Billy and Lillie Batchie owned a home and were residents of Russell City. His mother and her sister Barbara grew up in Russell city graduating from Hayward High School. And Lillie owned and ran a Russell City Café. Michael is on this committee to get reparations to the former residents of Russell city that we forcibly removed from their homes back in the…, Learn more about Michael D. Johnson, review Steering Committee nomination forms and statements, : Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Statement Recording
Type: Staff
Updated, : June 16, 2026, The Minor Outdoor Dining Permit considers outdoor dining ancillary to any approved restaurant use and allows local restaurants, eateries, and other food establishments to expand into open areas and parking spaces on private and public property subject to minimum development and operational standards and requirements. Outdoor dining may be located on private property or on public right-of-way…, 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 all outdoor dining applications. 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., Minor Outdoor Dining Permit Checklist, (see Handouts), Outdoor Dining Site Plan., (See Minor Outdoor Dining Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Barricade Inventory List and/or Photos, with dimensions, (e.g. planter boxes, barricades, fencing, furniture), Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form:, See Form in Handouts., If Outdoor Dining will be located on Public Right-of-Way, : Requires approval of an Outdoor Dining License Agreement with the business owner and may require an encroachment permit. Please contact the Development Review Engineer at, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or at (510) 583-4212 to inquire whether an encroachment permit is required., If alcohol will be served in the Outdoor Dining area, :, ABC Permit for Expanded Area of Service of Alcoholic Beverages. , Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Minor Outdoor Dining Permits are processed ministerially and may take 2-4 months to process depending on whether the proposed plan is consistent with the standards and whether an Outdoor Dining License Agreement and/or an encroachment permit are required. Estimated processing times do not…, Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The initial application fee for a Minor Outdoor Dining Permit is $747. However, if an Outdoor Dining License Agreement is required, you must submit a deposit which will be billed on a time and materials basis., Plan - Requires Planning Director Approval:, Submit online via, e-Permits Portal, E-Permits Portal
Type: Permit
Back to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee ⇒, C.J. joined the East Oakland Black Cultural Zone Collaborative in 2019 as its first Executive Director and became the founding CEO of the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation, which was formed by the Collaborative, in 2020. She has more than thirty years of experience in entrepreneurship and business management, non-profit operations, finance, and commercial real estate including…, Learn more about Carolyn "C.J." Johnson, review Steering Committee nomication forms and statements, : Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Statement Recording
Type: Staff
