Planning Division

The Planning Division is responsible for two primary functions:

• Assisting the City Council with planning for Alameda's future development.
• Reviewing proposed development projects for compliance with the City of Alameda's adopted policies and ordinances.

Planning staff are available to provide information about planning and zoning requirements to the public.  The Planning Division staff serves the City Council, the Planning Board, and the Historic Advisory Board.

The Planning Division office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Please note that the Planning Department closes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays for staff training.  City Hall is closed on Fridays and all legal holidays.

Phone Numbers

To contact a Planner (510) 747-6805

Community Development Fax (510) 865-4053

Staff Contact List

Helpful links and information

PLANS AND REGULATIONS

General Plan Diagram

General Plan Map

Draft Housing Element

Zoning Ordinance

Zoning Map

Draft Park Street Regulating Code

Sign Regulations

Webster Street Vision Plan

Civic Center Vision Plan

Draft Encinal, Del Monte, Chipman Master Plan

Public Art Ordinance

Public Art Program

Historic Preservation

GUIDES AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Guide to Residential Design

Webster Street Design Manual

Window Stylistic Consistency Chart 

Documents and Forms

Permit History Retrieval

Food Truck Program Guidelines

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Planning Board

Public Art Commission

Historical Advisory Board