Public Works Permits

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Subdivision projects begin at the Planning Department. Contact a Planner by visiting the Planning webpage.

For entitled projects, email your completed PWD application to your Public Works engineer.

Public Works Development (PWD) Permit Application 

LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) Application

Lot Line Adjustment Information 

STORMWATER & PCBs

Stormwater Requirements Checklist for Development Projects

Stormwater Requirements Checklist for Small Projects

Stormwater Treatment Measure Design Criteria Certification Form

Building Demo PCB Application

Building Demo PCB Information

FLOODPLAIN

Contact the Public Works team if you plan on building in the floodplain. For more information, please visit our Floodplain page.

PARKLETS

The Public Works Departments issues a limited number of permits for Parklets. Please contact us if you are interested in owning and operating a parklet.

Parklet Application

Parklet Design Guidelines and Requirements

Outdoor Commercial Usage Conditions

OUTDOOR DINING & COMMERCIAL USE

A permit is required for outdoor commercial tables and chairs outside of the Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA) and West Alameda Business Association Business Improvement Areas.

Tables and Chairs Permit Application

Outdoor Commercial Usage Conditions (for all sidewalk and parklet dining, services and retail use)

Visit the Commercials Streets Program webpage to learn more about the history of our parklet and outdoor dining programs.

Private Sewer Laterals

Small Cell Wireless Guidelines(PDF, 4MB)

Property Line Setback Distances from Street Curbs