Detached Garages or Carports

Detached garages or carports providing covered parking spaces should be generally located to the rear or side of any primary residential facility. Zoning Review and a Building Permit are required for new detached garages or carports

Before you Start

Please review Permit Requirements below as they vary from project to project.

Ready to get started? First, make sure you are registered and activated at our Online Permit Center. For instructions, please visit our Planning & Building Video Tutorials webpage.

When Is a Permit Required?

Zoning review is required for the construction of new detached garages or carport. A Building Permit is required after zoning approval.

For detailed information on Zoning requirements, please see Oakland Municipal Code Section 17.116.300.

Who Can Be Issued a Permit?

Contractors who are licensed by the State of California with a classification appropriate for the work that will be performed and have a current Business Tax Certificate.
Owners of a building or their legal representative.

How to Apply

Step 1.Step One: Zoning Review

Submit a Zoning Worksheet (ZW) through our Online Permit Center*
* NOTE: You will be taken to our login page first before you can submit a ZW
In the Worksheet, upload your completed Basic Application for Development Review, your completed Building Permit Application including a description of all proposed work, and all associated plans and documents
A planner will review your submission
Once approved, your application will be routed to the Building Permit Counter or you will receive a decision letter from the Bureau of Planning if applicable

Step 2.Step Two: Building Permits

Once advised by Building Counter staff, please upload all documents listed in the Submittal Checklist for Additions and Alterations to your ZW (please note: a stamp is required if prepared by a design professional)

Step 3.Step Three: Application Review

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your plans. If your plans require corrections or if we need further information, we will contact you. For the latest processing estimates, please see our Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times webpage.

Need to Know

QUESTIONS?

Call (510) 238-3891 or find quick answers through our Permit & Services Questions Portal. You may also schedule an appointment with Permit Counter staff during open hours.

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