Section 1. It is the intent of the people in enacting this charter amendment:

(a) That this measure be submitted to City voters on the date of the next state primary election in 2016 if the measure qualified for the ballot at least 88 days before that election;

(b) Upon passage of this measure, City of Hayward General Municipal Elections will be held in even years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November unless and until the date of the State General Election is changed.

(c) Elected officials in office at the time the measure passes shall continue to serve in office until their successors qualify for office following the November 2018 General Election.

Section 2. Section 400 of Article IV of the City of Hayward Charter is amended to read:

SECTION 400. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe, shall be consolidated with the California State Primary General Election held in even numbered years.

Section 3. Section 2-1.15 of the City of Hayward Municipal Code is amended to read: 

SEC.2-1.15 TERMS OF OFFICE. When the general municipal election for the election of officers is consolidated with a California State Primary General Election held earlier in the calendar year than the last election for the seat occupied by an incumben, the incumbent's term of office shall be shortened to the first Tuesday following the consolidated election or until his or her successor qualifies. when the general municipal election for the electionof officers is consolidated with a California State Primary General Election held later in the calendar year than the last election for the seat occupied by an incumbent, the incumbent's term in office shall be lengthened to the first Tuesday following the consolidated election or until his or her successor qualifies.

Section 4. Effective Date. 

This measure shall become operative immediately with the intent that it be in effect for the City's 2018 elections. 

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Adopted building codes enforced in Hayward: 

Please see the Hayward Municipal Code on the City’s website for all local amendments and other ordinances that may have an impact on your project.

The primary building codes and local amendments to the codes are noted here below:

• 2019 California Building Code
• 2019 California Residential Code
• 2019 California Electrical Code
• 2019 California Plumbing Code
• 2019 California Mechanical Code
• 2019 California Energy Code
• 2019 California Green Building Standards Code “CalGreen”
• The City of Hayward Reach Code*

The California codes are now published for free online. The current version of the building code can be found on the California Building Standards Commission website. The current Energy Code and instructional material can be found on the California Energy Commission Website.

*The City of Hayward Reach code is a local Green Building Ordinance adopted in early 2020 that prohibits natural gas use in newly constructed homes. This gas ban also applies to detached ADUs that are over 400 square feet. For high-rise residential (as defined by the Energy Code), and commercial projects, there is a mixed-fuel option that allows gas if other efficiency measures are met. The Reach Code also expands the requirements in CalGreen for EV charging infrastructure.

To learn more about the Reach Code and to find a checklist specific to your project type, please see the City of Hayward website here: https://www.haywardca.gov/reach-code

Permit process and current codes

Over the counter permits: 

Most permits issued by the City of Hayward are “over the counter” (same day or processed within 24 hours). Common over the counter permits include standard building maintenance items such as window replacements, water heater installations and reroofs. Most projects that require plans are not issued over the counter.

However, there are some exceptions noted below:

1. Permits will almost always be issued over the counter for the following standard projects that do not require plans: Re-roofing, water heaters, basic window replacements (like for like), stucco /siding replacement, minor non-structural repairs, emergency repairs, minor electrical work, basic non-structural bathroom and kitchen remodels that do not change the layout of the dwelling, and similar work.
2. Like-for-Like Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels: As long as existing bathroom or kitchen remodels remain within the same room and do not involve any wall removal, these drawings can be prepared by a homeowner along with our Residential Kitchen Remodel and Residential Bathroom Remodel handouts. These permits will usually be issued the same day as the application is processed.
3. Permits may be issued over the counter (same day or processed within 24 hours) for some projects that require plans if the scope is minor and the code requirements are clearly shown on an accurate set of drawings. This is at the discretion of the Plan Checker and depends on the drawings being prepared by a qualified designer. Some examples include: Non-structural kitchen and bathroom remodels that change the floor plan, minor alterations to rooms such as adding closets or relocating non-bearing walls (or similar work), minor gas piping work and most sign installations. 

Permit Process and Current Codes

Plan review fees and inspection fees: 

Fees for tenant improvements, remodels, additions and new buildings are based on valuation. Other permits are flat fees.

To estimate your fees for your project, please see our online fee estimator here: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/content/permit-fees

To see fees that are not covered by the fee estimator, please view the Master Fee Schedule here: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/documents/masterfee-schedule

Permit Process and Current Codes

Inspection process: 

Requests for building inspections must be made before midnight to be scheduled for following day. For example, to have an inspection on Tuesday, the inspection must be scheduled before 11:59 p.m. on Monday. 

Please call (510) 583-4148 or go online to https://haywardselfservice.us/hss/default.aspx to request an inspection. 

Click on the below link for a step by step guide on scheduling building inspections.

Permit Process and Current Codes

Digital submittals are acceptable. Plans shall be formatted as PDFs when submitted digitally. PDF files shall be combined in the same way the set would be bound if it were paper. All drawings in the set shall be formatted on the same size sheets. Structural calculations, geotechnical reports and similar documents can be submitted separately formatted on 8.5" x 11". Please complete the following steps:

1. Please check the property address on the GIS website http://webmap.hayward-ca.gov/ to confirm it falls within our jurisdicition.
2. Visit www.hayward-ca.gov/services/permit-center and select the 'ask us a squestion or start an application' box. It will prompt you with the next steps and where to upload require documents.
3. Once your plans are screened for completeness, a Permit Technician will get back to you with the fees due for review and a target date for completion. Please note that all incomplete or inaccurate submittals will be rejected. 

You can go to http://webmap.hayward-ca.gov/ to search for a property in the City of Hayward. If it is in the City’s jurisdiction, the map tool will show you that parcel’s information, including the property’s Zoning District and General Plan Land Use Designation. These are hyperlinked to the corresponding sections of the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan that cover things like permitted uses, development standards (height limit, lot requirements, setbacks, lot coverage, etc.) and other minimum design and performance standards. If you still have further questions about interpreting these standards, you can reach out to planning.division@hayward-ca.gov.