Obstruction Permit

You must obtain an Obstruction [OB] Permit before blocking or obstructing any street parking, curb/gutter, sidewalk, or traffic lane. An approved Traffic Control Plan may also be required. Applicants seeking an Obstruction Permit to install a vehicle barrier to deter vehicle-based robberies must first complete a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment.

Obstruction Permit is required before blocking or obstructing any street parking, curb/gutter, sidewalk, or traffic lane. No Parking signs will be issued along OB Permit and are required to be posted 72 hours ahead of any obstruction. A minimum 5'-6" sidewalk clearance for pedestrian access is required.

Traffic Control Plan (TCP) approval is required when your project, worksite or limits of work meets at least one of the following conditions:

  1. Is located in a Holiday Restricted Street(PDF, 58KB)
  2. Is located in a Limited Operation Street(PDF, 61KB)
  3. Is within a street with commercially zoned land uses
  4. Has a work area of one city block, or is greater than 300 feet, whichever is less
  5. Provide less than 5 feet, 6 inches of unobstructed sidewalk
  6. Requires lane closures or traffic detour for all work area sizes
  7. Requires full or partial closure of one or more signalized intersections
  8. Is expected to impact State (CalTrans) right-of-way

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. Schedule an appointment on a Tuesday or Thursday between 9am and 4pm. Drop-in hours are offered on Mondays from 9am-3pm and Wednesdays from 9:30am-3pm.

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

Transportation Permit Counter Hours

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

Resources

Film Permit

Special Event Permit

Transportation Permit Counter

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