Updated: June 11, 2026
A Conceptual Development Review (CDR) is a forum that allows City staff from various departments to analyze a preliminary project and provide feedback on potential concerns and suggestions for possible improvements before a formal application is submitted. This development review application is not considered a Preliminary Application for purposes of Senate Bill 330.
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 discuss if Conceptual Development Review is right for your project. 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. 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)
- Any additional submittal items that can be provided (i.e. Project Narrative, Topographic Survey, Landscape Plans, Grading & Drainage Plans) are encouraged, as they enable staff to provide more helpful and in-depth feedback.
Project Review:
Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. CDRs typically take 45 days to process but can vary depending on staff workload.
Paying Fees:
For residential development, there is no charge for the first review. For commercial and mixed use development, the fee for the first review is $1,245. All subsequent reviews are $1,245.
