Permits, Plans & Projects (A-Z)
To check the status of a permit please visit our e-Permits Portal, for all other permits or project information, see below.
Before grading work begins, City staff must review the grading and clearing plans. The City Engineer usually approves the issuance of a grading permit, but in some circumstances City Council authorization is required.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022
A Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Alteration is required to combine adjacent parcels into one parcel, alter the boundary between four or fewer parcels, reconfigure the shapes of parcels or certify that a parcel complies with the Subdivision Map Act. In every instance, the Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Alternation process shall yield the same number of parcels that you began with, or fewer. A Tentative Map is required to create additional parcels, not a Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Alternation.
If a project or activity is going to be performed within the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit is required.
A Fire Department permit is required for any installation of an automatic entry gate.
Before preparing a submittal package for an addition to a single-family home, it is necessary to discuss the project with a City of Hayward planner to ensure the proposed project will meet setback, lot coverage, building height, and other Zoning Ordinance requirements.
The Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) is meant to provide parking availability for those who live in residential areas that have a consistently high volume of non-resident parking. For more information on the RPPP, please contact Public Works-Transportation at (510) 583-4730.
A building permit is required when more than 200 square feet of roof covering is installed, repaired or replaced. Residential Reroof Permits are same day permits.
A permit is required in order to install most types of signs, including temporary banners. Permits ensure that proposed signs are compliant with the City's standards for signage.
Site Plan Review (SPR) is required when a project materially alters the appearance and character of the property or area, or may be incompatible with City policies, standards, and guidelines. This may include fences, such as anodized gray chain link fences, which are visible to the public.
Before building an accessory structure, it is necessary to review the proposed project with a City of Hayward planner.
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The County of Alameda Public Health Department is responsible for issuing Shelter-in-Place Orders listing sectors and businesses that are permitted to reopen and providing specific guidance, limitations and standards for reopening and operation.
