Albert Lopez
Planning Director

Planning

 

Following recommendations from Federal, State and local officials regarding COVID19 (Coronavirus), Planning Department services will be temporarily limited.

• The Permit Center will be temporarily closed to the public during this time. Alameda County Permit Center Temporary Closure Announcement (PDF)
• All upcoming public hearings will be conducted via teleconference only until further notice. Teleconferencing Guidelines for Planning Public Hearings (PDF)
• The Planning Department will continue to receive general inquiries and provide limited services. Please contact our office at (510) 670-5400 or by email at planninginfo@acgov.org for more details.

For updates regarding the COVID19 situation, please visit the Alameda County Public Health website for more information.

Upcoming Meetings

• Monday, March 1, 2021 - Planning Commission
• Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Park Recreation Historical Commission
• Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Airport Land Use Commission

• Planning Meeting Audio Broadcasts
• All Meetings / Events...

News Update

COVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Activity Application

Tobacco Retailer License (TRL) Ordinance

Commercial Cannabis - Medical and Adult Use

Accessory Dwelling Units

Microbrewery Ordinance

Come Learn About the Ashland and Cherryland Business District Parking Study!

Ashland and Cherryland residents and business owners! Alameda County Community Development Agency (ACCDA) is excited to share information about the Ashland and Cherryland Business District Parking Study. The project area extends along East 14th Street, Mission Boulevard, and Lewelling Boulevard. The study will address immediate parking concerns, determine future needs, and explore more transportation options, such as biking, walking, and transit, as this community continues to grow. To learn more about the study and take a parking survey, visit www.ashlandcherrylandparking.com.

Award of Excellence

The Community Development Agency's Planning Department has received an Award of Excellence for Economic Planning and Development from the American Planning Association, California Northern Section for the Ashland and Cherryland Business District Specific Plan (ACBD SP) and Development Code Update. The Final ACBD SP Update was adopted unanimously by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2015. The ACBD SP was funded, in part, by a grant from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). The County led a multi-faceted outreach program that embodied the community's vision to revitalize the Ashland and Cherryland Business District and would remain flexible and adaptable over time.

The objective of the ACBD SP Update was to develop a community-driven vision and implementation plan for the Plan Area and focus on economic revitalization through place-making, innovative implementation strategies, and robust community participation. To catalyze change and attract new development the ACBD SP Consultant Team developed a character-based land use framework prioritizing development at three mixed-use districts. An implementation plan that focuses on strategies such as developing a form-based code, marketing the Plan Area's unique cultural cuisine and agricultural history, attracting "third place" businesses, embracing the auto-oriented businesses, encouraging temporary uses including pop-up shops, creating complete streets, encouraging multi-modal transportation, and streamlining entitlements.