Jesse Arreguin, Mayor Councilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani District 5 – Sophie Hahn District 2 – Terry Taplin District 6 – Susan Wengraf District 3 – Ben Bartlett District 7 – Rigel Robinson District 4 – Kate Harrison District 8 – Lori Droste PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS…
PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCILIn accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Tuesday, September 30, 20254:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…
Property owners interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their lot can select a pre-approved design to save on cost and time. Browse the ADU Plans GalleryThe City’s ADU Plans Gallery offers a suite of designs. The designs range across square footage, number of bedrooms and restrooms, energy-…
If you’re creating an addition on your property, there are zoning regulations that you need to be aware of. Whether you’re planning a residential addition or accessory dwelling unit, discover and research zoning information, potential permit requirements, and development standards.Residential AdditionsTo get started with a residential addition:
- Check your zoning in the…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, October 14, 20256:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi KesarwaniDistrict 2 – Terry TaplinDistrict 3 – Ben BartlettDistrict 4 – Igor TregubDistrict 5 – Shoshana O’KeefeDistrict 6 – Brent…
Submit building permit applications onlineTo apply online:
- Login or register for an account at Permits Online
- Under Building Permits, select “Generate Request” and agree to the terms.
- Choose ‘Building Permit’ or ‘Minor Permit’ according to the project scope.
- Upload plans and other…
The activities that require some permit from the Planning and Development Department include, but are not limited to:
- Construction of a new structure
- Demolition of a structure
- Modifications to an existing structure
- Establishment of a new use of a piece of property
- Modifications of an existing use
- Subdivision of property
- Transfer of business…
See today’s inspections or schedule an inspectionFor many projects, you will need to schedule an inspection with the City of Berkeley. The inspector will visit your project site to make sure that you are…
The Strategic Plan identifies the City government’s long-term goals on behalf of the Berkeley community. The Berkeley City Council approved the plan in January 2018. The plan includes numerous priorities, which are short term projects or programs which support a goal. For each of these priorities, a significant phase of work is expected to be done by the end of a budget cycle. Priorities are…
Vendors must submit certain forms and meet certain requirements to be considered for a contract with the City of Berkeley. Local businesses receive preference from the City on bids for contracts. These policies ensure that the City of Berkeley works with vendors who are in compliance with local laws and are operating their businesses in a socially responsible manner.Vendors must have a Berkeley…