E-Permits Portal Down For Upgrades:

May 9-10: During this period, applicants and staff will be unable to access online applications. Also, payments will not be able to be made online, though physical checks could be dropped off at the Permit Center on the first floor of City Hall, 777 B Street, during business hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to the appropriate contacts.

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Zoning Conformance Permit (ZCP)

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022

A Zoning Conformance Permit is required for apiaries, unattended collection boxes and small livestock/household pets (i.e. hens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits). ZCPs require Planning Director approval and compliance with all the applicable regulations in HMC Section 10-1.2735. ZCPs for apiaries also require public noticing to all properties within 100 feet of the project site.

Submitting an Application:

  1. Contact a City of Hayward Planner: Contact a planner by emailing planning.division@hayward-ca.gov or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the requirements and submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project. 
  2. Register for an e-Permit Portal account: You must be a registered user of the Hayward e-Permit Portal before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our e-Permit Portal help page.
  3. Apply for your Plan Type: Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our e-Permit Portal help page.

Required Submittal Materials:

The submittal items below are required for this project type.

  • Site Plans: A site plan showing the location of the apiary or unattended collection box on the project site. (Not required for Small Livestock/Household Pets)

Project Review:

Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. ZVLs typically take a month to process.

Paying Fees:

After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The application fee for a ZCP for apiaries and unattended collection boxes is $210 and for small livestock/Household pets is $53.

Is this available in the e-Permit Portal: 
Plan Type: 
Requires Planning Director Approval