The City of Berkeley has several locally-specific requirements for building and construction projects, on top of the California Standards Building Code. Local regulations include gas shut-off valve requirements, energy reach codes, green building codes, and a natural gas prohibition for new buildings. Some regulations apply only in specific areas of Berkeley, including for hillside fire zones,…
Berkeley’s green building requirements are helping reduce our community’s dependence on fossil-fuels and create healthier, more resilient buildings. They are designed to transition our community to carbon-free building materials and operations, with requirements for renewable energy and efficient use of energy, water, and building materials.LEED Gold certificationApplies to: New buildings and…
Enabling LegislationThe Police Accountability Board and Director of Police Accountability were created by an amendment to the City Charter, approved by Berkeley voters in November 2020 as ballot Measure II.City Charter Section 125, Article XVIIILeaves of Absence and Alternate CommissionerThe City Council amended the Berkeley Municipal…
The City of Berkeley owns three parking garages in the Downtown and Southside neighborhoods. The City also owns an off-street parking lot in the Elmwood neighborhood. All parking garages are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.If you have a disabled parking placard or license plate, learn how to sign up for…
To adopt a dog, cat, or other pet, visit the Berkeley Animal Shelter during business hours to meet animals ready for adoption. Before visiting, you can browse adoptable dogs, cats, and other pets online through the …
The Therapeutic Recreation Program provides a safe and fun environment for participants with various disabilities and support needs in a group setting. While there will be opportunities for learning, the program is based in recreation and play and does not occur in a licensed education-based setting.Therapeutic Recreation maintains a 3:1 participant-to-staff ratio. This program does not offer 1:1…
The table below lists the agreements between the City of Berkeley and its unions, associations, and bargaining units.Bargaining Unit / UnionRepresentsContract ExpirationBerkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc • IAFF • Local 1227 Sworn…
If you rent your Dwelling Unit, authorized Accessory Dwelling Unit, or Accessory Building for less than 14 consecutive days, you are considered a Short-Term Rental (STR). You are required to …
***CANCELLED***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:MONDAY, JUNE 5, 20233:00 P.M.REDWOOD ROOM – 2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704TELECONFERENCE…
The annual tax bill from Alameda County includes taxes, fixed charges, and/or special assessments. City taxes will appear on the right side of your tax bill. The City has nine voter-approved taxes that help fund City services for street lighting, landscaping, libraries, paramedics, fire protection, emergency services, and safe streets.There may be differences between County and City data…