Updated, : Aug, 1, 2026, In Spring 2026, the City Council approved a policy allowing specified temporary uses that are conducted outdoors to be granted a Minor Temporary Use Permit (MTUP). Because of the nonpermanent status and unusual characteristics, minor temporary use permits require special consideration so they may be located properly with respect to their effects on surrounding properties and uses. MTUP review…, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine if your proposed temporary use is eligible, required entitlements, and submittal materials. , 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 MTUP by completing the application and attached 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 Minor Temporary Use Permits. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope., Photographs:, Photographs of existing site conditions., Owner Authorization Form: , Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts). , Business and Operation Plan: , A letter which describes the proposed business operations and specified term of use (not to exceed six months in a calendar year). Please clearly state hours of operation, number of employees, and if applicable, provide the number of attendees at any one time including during peak and off-peak times, any vehicles stored on-site and their respective quantities and sizes and/or any other pertinent…, Architectural Plans: , Site plans (including waste station locations), elevations, and project data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics) Project Review: Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. MTUPs typically take one month to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and…
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In an ongoing effort to reduce wildfire risk in high-hazard areas, the Hayward Fire Department will accept applications starting Aug. 10 through Oct. 1 for its Fall Chipping program. Fall chipping will be scheduled between the weeks of Sept. 1 and Nov. 13 or until funds are depleted. The program, part of Hayward Fire’s Wildfire Ready East Bay initiative, provides free chipping services to…
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To switch webpage languages, select, 🌐, Translate in the top right corner., Translation Services, The City of Hayward is committed to providing accessible City Council meetings for all community members. Live translation services are available for City Council meetings through Wordly, which provides real-time translation in both text and audio. Community members who wish to use translation services, must, contact the City Clerk's Office at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting so staff can ensure translation services are available., City Clerk's Office, Email: cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov Phone: (510) 583-4400 Wordly supports more than 50 languages and allows participants to follow City Council meetings in the language of their choice. Participants may access Wordly using their own smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device. No account or app download is required. A limited number of loaner devices are available through the City Clerk's…, How to Access Translation Services, Request Translation Services, Contact the City Clerk's Office at least, 24 hours before the start of the City Council meeting, to request translation services., City Clerk's Office, Email: cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov Phone: (510) 583-4400, *Reminder:, You MUST contact the City Clerk’s Office for Wordly to be activated for the requested meeting., Access Wordly at the Time of the Meeting, No account registration or app download is required. Either scan the QR-Code below and email cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov or visit the Wordly website at https://attend.wordly.ai/join . , Select Your Language, Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu and click, Attend, ., Follow the Meeting, Real-time translated text will appear on your screen during the meeting. To listen to the translated audio, select the speaker icon and ensure your device's volume is turned on., Need Assistance?, If you have questions or need assistance with accessing translation services, please contact the City Clerk's Office. Email: cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov Phone: (510) 583-4400
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Current Consolidated Plan Period: CDBG Plans and Reports The City is currently implementing its, 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, , which covers five program years beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The Consolidated Plan includes the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025–2026. Fiscal Year Annual Action Plan CAPER FY 2025-2026 HUD Program Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan FY 25-26 CAPER FY 2026-2027 HUD Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Not yet available, Earlier and Accessible Documents, To support compliance with federal digital-accessibility requirements, the City is prioritizing documents from the current Consolidated Plan period for publication on this webpage. Earlier CDBG documents remain available upon request. Available records include Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs dating back to Fiscal Year 2013–2014. To request an earlier document or an accessible…, Ember Padró, Community Services Division 777 B Street, 4th Floor Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 583-4003 ember.padro@hayward-ca.gov
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Hayward is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and minimize the impacts of climate change. 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…, Hayward Current GHG Emissions Inventory, The 2019 Community GHG Emissions Inventory for Hayward indicates that total community GHG emissions were 684,399 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MT CO2e)., Figure ES-1, shows the share of total emissions for each sector of the community., Figure ES-1: Hayward GHG Emissions by Sector for 2019, Pie chart showing Hayward GHG Emissions by sector for 2019, Hayward Projected GHG Emissions Forecasts, Future Hayward GHG emissions levels are projected based on the 2019 GHG emissions, job growth, and estimated population growth trends. Enacted State policies and legislation that will take effect in the future and will reduce the expected emissions and are incorporated into the projections. Hayward’s future emissions are projected to be 642,486 MT CO2e (or 3.84 MT CO2e/person) in 2030 and 620,134…, Figure ES-2, ., Figure ES-2: Hayward Forecasted GHG Emissions by Sector for 2019, 2030, and 2045, Bar chart depicting forcasted GHG emissions by Sector for 2019, 20,30 and 2045, Hayward GHG Emissions Targets, As of 2019, Hayward has reduced GHG emissions beyond the City’s 2020 GHG reduction target of 20 percent below their 2005 GHG emissions levels, thereby exceeding the State’s goal established by AB 32. In support of State and international climate goals, Hayward has adopted the following targets using the 2005 GHG inventory as the baseline: Reduce GHG emissions by 20 percent below 2005 levels by…, 1, Work with the community to develop a plan that may result in the reduction of community- based GHG emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. In alignment with State recommendations to use efficiency metrics (MT CO2e per capita) for local targets to account for population growth, the following targets have also been developed for Hayward’s future GHG emissions in this CAP: 3.12 MT CO2e per…, 1, Hayward does not have a 1990 GHG inventory, and the targets developed by the City are instead compared to its 2005 GHG inventory baseline. In the 2006 AB 32 Scoping Plan, the recommended target for local governments to meet 1990 levels was 15 percent below “current” levels by 2020, where “current” levels were construed as baseline years between 2005-2008., Figure ES-3: Per Capita Emissions Compared to Forecast Scenario and Target Pathway, Line chaert depicting per capita emissions compared to forecast scenario and target pathway, Table ES-1 2030 and 2045 Emissions Levels Compared to Targets, TARGET/FORECAST 2030 GHG EMISSIONS (MT CO 2 E/PERSON) 2045 GHG EMISSIONS (MT CO 2 E/PERSON) Business-as-usual Forecast 4.47 4.36 Adjusted Forecast 3.84 3.36 Reductions from Full Implementation of Measures 0.73 2.36 GHG Emissions after Measure Reductions 3.11 1.01 Climate Action Targets 3.12 0.00 Target Anticipated to be Met? Yes Substantial progress demonstrated, Hayward CAP Measures to be Implemented by 2030, Through full implementation of the suite of measures included in this CAP, Hayward will achieve its 2030 target of 3.12 MT CO 2 e per person. In addition to new technologies and State legislation, new measures will likely be required as part of future CAP updates to attain the longer-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. Each measure is supported by a set of actions that will help to achieve…, (Table ES-2), ., Table ES-2: CAP GHG Emissions Reduction Measures Overview, NO. MEASURE DMT CO 2 E REDUCTION BE-1 Continue the all-electric requirement for new residential construction. Adopt an all-electric requirement for new non-residential construction to take effect by 2026. • 2030: 5,392 • 2045: 18,761 BE-2 Electrify existing single-family residential buildings in order to achieve 100 therms/person/year by 2030 and 0 therms/person in 2045. • 2030: 13,872 • 2045: 68…, Total GHG Emissions Reduction, •, 2030: 121,543, •, 2045: 434,784, Total GHG Emissions Reductions – per capita (MT CO 2 e/person), •, 2030: 0.73, •, 2045: 2.36, Percent Reductions from 1990 Baseline Levels – Per Capita, •, 2030: 46%, •, 2045: 81%, *, Measures and actions marked as “supportive” may also be quantifiable and have substantial evidence to support their overall contribution to GHG reduction, but they are not quantified for one of several factors. Refer to Section 6 for more information., Next: Vision & Purpose ⇒
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Our Mission, Hayward Public Library provides diverse programming and resources, supports personal and educational growth, inspires creativity, and contributes to the health and success of a thriving Hayward., Our Vision, A vibrant community hub for lifelong learning, empowerment through information, and strong cultural connections. Explore our Strategic Plan, Director of Library Services, - Jayanti Addleman, Additional Contacts, Library Administration, - (510) 881-7954, Education Services, - (510) 583-8557, Friends of Hayward Library, - (510) 293-3328, Our Policies, Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines Collection Development Statement with Appendices Library Confidentiality and Privacy Policy American Library Association Library Bill of Rights Community Information Board Policy Unattended Children Computer Use Policy Library Meeting Room Rental Policy
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, The Transportation Division plans, engineers and manages the city's transportation network as well as: , Traffic control devices (such a traffic signals and signs) Street lights Wireless Communication Deployment Traffic calming Parking programs Pedestrian and bicycle projects Reviewing transportation impacts related to new development projects, What we are currently working on, Community Based Transportation Plan Campus Drive Traffic Calming D Street Traffic Calming & Implementation Gading Road Complete Streets HAWK: High Intensity, Activated Crosswalk Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study High Injury Network Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Micromobility Feasibility Study Nighttime Safety Enhancement Plan Orchard Avenue Traffic Calming Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Safe…
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