Oakland, CA · Alameda County
PZ Permit Application
Oakland property owners or their representatives use this application to request a PZ permit for private, on-site infrastructure construction or modification.
What this form is
The application requests project and property details, contact information for the owner and project professionals, related permit or complaint numbers, and a description of the work. Oakland requires a PZ permit for construction or modification of on-site infrastructure on private property for single-lot development projects. Applicants provide plans and applicable supporting documents, pay estimated permit fees, and sign and date the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives planning private on-site infrastructure construction or modification for a single-lot development project need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Bureau of Building, Planning and Building Department, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Permit fees are due at application, and plan checking begins after estimated fees are paid in full.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also initials and dates the refund section, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the PZ Permit Application and requirements document.
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Complete the Application
Provide the project, property, owner, applicant representative, and professional contact details requested on the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include project plans, an itemized engineer’s cost estimate, and other applicable checklist items, such as project conditions of approval or calculations.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the application, then initial and date the refund section.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the Bureau of Building at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Pay estimated permit fees at application.
Frequently asked questions
- What work requires a PZ permit?
- The requirements say a PZ permit is required for construction or modification of infrastructure on private property for single-lot development projects. Examples include storm drainage, utilities, stormwater treatment facilities, accessible elements outside the building, and parking lots.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The application checklist includes project plans and an itemized engineer’s cost estimate as required items to begin plan checking. Other listed items include project conditions of approval, stormwater materials, calculations, reports, and maps when applicable.
- How do I submit the PZ Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Bureau of Building, Planning and Building Department, at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Permit fees are due at application; plan checking begins after estimated fees are paid in full.
- Do I need a notary for the PZ Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application and initials and dates the refund section. The document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
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This PZ Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.