The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and makes decisions on use permits, variances, site plan and architectural reviews and related planning and zoning actions for residential, commercial and industrial development, and subdivisions of land. The Commission also makes recommendations related to planning regulations, design review policies, development of parks and open space, and the General Plan. 

Want to learn more? Check out agenda and reports below

Agenda and Reports

COVID-19 Notice: Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, the Planning Commission meeting includes teleconference participation by all Planning Commission members and the public.

How to watch the meeting from home:

How to submit written Public Comment:

  1. Use eComment on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center webpage at: https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. eComments are directly sent to the iLegislate application used by City Council and City staff. Comments received before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be exported into a report, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda.
  2. Send an email to cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda. Documents received after 3:00 p.m. through the adjournment of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record and published the following day.

How to provide live Public Comment during the meeting:

Meeting details will be posted the Friday before the meeting.

Guide to Attending Virtual Meetings

*Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990.  Interested persons must request accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or TDD (510) 247-3340. If you require translation services during the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting using the contact information above. 

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Hybrid Participation
777 B Street
Council Chambers and Zoom webinar platform
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 583-4239