Public Infrastructure (PX) Permits

All Off-Site Infrastructure (PX) Permits require City review and approval before permit issuance

PX permit is issued for the construction of public improvements within the City’s right-of-way or City Easement or as part of a new Subdivision, Parcel or Tract Map approval. PX permit is required prior to public infrastructure construction such as a roadway, paving, signage, pavement markings, striping, streetlights, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA compliant curb ramps, driveway approaches, utilities, landscaping, street trees, tree grates, irrigation, and other public facilities.

• City of Oakland Standard Construction Details
• City of Oakland Street Design Guidelines(PDF, 151KB)
• City of Oakland Standard Specifications and Detail for Street Trees(PDF, 451KB)
• City of Oakland Storm Drainage Design Standards
• Sanitary Sewer Mitigation Application(PDF, 114KB)

Apply By Email: Email your completed application to DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov

Apply In Person: The Transportation Permit Counter is open to the public on the 2nd Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Click here to schedule an appointment on a Tuesday or Thursday from 9am - 4pm. Drop-in hours are available on Mondays between 9am - 3pm and Wednesdays between 9:30am - 3pm.

If you have questions about the PX Permit, please call the DOT Permit Counter at 510-238-3199 or email DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov

Transportation Permit Counter Hours

Schedule an appointment

• Monday: 9am - 3pm walk-in hours
• Tuesday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
• Wednesday: 9:30am - 2pm walk-in hours
• Thursday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
• Friday: Closed