Updated: June 18, 2026

Site Plan Review (SPR) is required for new developments and site alternations as described in the Zoning Ordinance. SPRs require Planning Director approval. A decision on an SPR application may be appealed to and/or called up by the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council. 

Major Site Plan Review (MSPR) is required for sites exceeding 10 acres in the Industrial (I) zoning districts, for sites exceeding two acres in the Mission Boulevard (MB) zoning districts, and for increased building height in specified circumstances, as described in the Zoning Ordinance. MSPRs require Planning Commission approval. A decision on an MSPR may be appealed to and/or called up by the City Council.

SPRs and MSPRs require public noticing to all properties within 300 feet of the project site.

Submitting an Application:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

• Architectural Plans: Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics)
• Required Findings: A written justification on how each of the required findings in Section 10-1.3025 (SPR) and Section 10-1.3081 (MSPR) can be made.
• Owner Authorization Form: Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts)
• Plan Sharing Authorization Form: All plan preparers shall complete this form. (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts)

• Developer Deposit Authorization Form: See Developer Deposit Authorization Form in Handouts

  
  Additional Submittal Requirements for Major Site Plan Review:

• Development Schedule: An anticipated schedule for each phase of the project.
• Context Map: A map showing all uses and structures within a 100-foot radius of the site.
• Circulation Diagram: A diagram showing the movement of vehicles, goods, and pedestrians within the site and to and from adjacent areas.
   

Project Review:

Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. SPRs can take three or more months to process, depending on the number of rounds of review required. MSPRs can take five or more months to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application.

Paying Fees:

After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a SPR is $4,000 and for an MSPR is $8,000. If the cost to process the application exceeds this deposit, the applicant or owner must cover the cost. If the cost ends up being less than the deposit, the difference is refunded.