Oakland Airport Business Park Land Use and Development Code Revision Efforts
Oakland Airport Business Park Land Use and Development Code Revision Efforts
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We are asking community members for input about the Planning Scenario created for the Oakland Airport Business Park. The Planning Scenario will help inform the revision to the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC).
Comment period is available from October 15 to November 30.
Upcoming Events
Port Staff will participate in the following events to present about the Oakland Airport Business Park Land Use and Development Code Revision Efforts. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this effort in person.
Black Cultural Zone: Community Meal
October 18
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Liberation Park
2750 73rd Ave, Oakland
31YZ Neighborhood Council: General Meeting
November 11
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
East Oakland Sports Center
9161 Edes Ave, Oakland
Port’s Proposal for Oakland Airport Business Park
The existing Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) for the Oakland Airport Business Park (OABP) divides the non-Park and Open Spaces as Commercial Corridor and Business Park Interior Land Use Designations. In March 2025, the Port of Oakland (Port) conducted an assessment of the market and uses at the OABP to understand the market demand and potential future uses with the goal to modernize and revitalize the OABP.
As a result of that assessment, the Port proposes a unified land use designation for the OABP. A single land use designation would establish a cohesive identity for the site, enhancing flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving market demands. It could also facilitate campus-level development. The Port’s Planning Scenario envisions a flexible-use future for the OABP, while recognizing that actual developments will be shaped by other factors such as market conditions, branding, and capital investment. flexible-use means this site would offer an array of uses that serves business/commercial, recreational, essential/civic, transportation, cultural/historical, hospitality, and other purposes.
Although the Port’s vision maintains the OABP as a flexible-use site, the Port proposes to cluster similar services within the OABP. Areas under San Leandro Creek would have a concentration of uses catering to the industrial, transportation, and logistics industry, given its proximity to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (Oakland Airport). Areas north of San Leandro Creek, particularly those located on Hegenberger Rd, Oakport Rd, Edgewater Dr, would have a concentration of consumer-focused commercial services and retail catering to visitors and the broader community, given its proximity to Oakland Airport and the future Coliseum development. This concentration of uses will also support public access to Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline Park (Park) as it would limit disruption to the improved multimodal access points to the Park. Remaining areas north of San Leandro Creek, would have a concentration of professional and business commercial services catering to a mix of users.
This planning scenario will guide revisions to the Port’s LUDC, and the Port will coordinate with the City of Oakland to ensure consistency and alignment with the City’s General Plan land use designations.
The Land Use and Development Code Revision Efforts will not conflict with the existing multimodal transportation access to the MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park (Park). The Bay Trail, a bicycle and pedestrian-only path along the Bay shoreline, offers continuous access to the Park and connection along the Oakland waterfront. Additionally, multiple trailhead parking lots at the Park entries allow for convenient access by visitors of all ages and abilities. The Port continues to work with the City of Oakland and AC Transit to maintain existing access to the Airport Business Park and ensure the revision efforts align with the multimodal transportation access to the Park.
Process and Timeline
Oakland Airport Business Park Land Use and Development Code Revision Effort process has two phases. We are currently in Phase One: Community and Stakeholder Outreach.
Phase One
- Industry Market Scan and Site Site Study (Completed)
- Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation (Completed)
- Proposed Strategic Land Use Concentration Planning Scenario (Completed)
- Community and stakeholder outreach (In Progress)
Phase Two
- Land Use and Development Code Revision
- Community and stakeholder outreach
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Oakland Airport Business Park located?
The Oakland Airport Business Park is located adjacent to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and the Oakland Coliseum. It is within Port of Oakland jurisdiction and City of Oakland’s District 7. Its boundaries are Doolittle Dr to the south, San Leandro Bay to the west, Interstate Highway 880 to the north, and Hegenberger Rd to the east. For detailed location information, please refer to page 8 of the existing Oakland Airport Business Park Land Use and Development Code.
Who has Land Use Authority over the Oakland Airport Business Park?
The City of Oakland Charter grants land use jurisdiction to the Port of Oakland for land within the “Port Area”. The Port Area includes the Oakland Airport Business Park, as well as the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and the seaport located west of Clay Street and highway I-880.
What does having land use authority over the Oakland Airport Business Park mean?
Any development, construction, alteration, and operation of buildings and structures must comply with the Land Use and Development Code and follow the Port of Oakland’s development permitting process.
What is the Land Use and Development Code?
The Land Use and Development Code regulates the construction, alteration and operation of buildings and structures in the area designated as the Oakland Airport Business Park.
The Land Use and Development Code facilitates development of the Oakland Airport Business Park with land uses that are consistent with the City of Oakland General Plan, City of Oakland Charter, and the Alameda County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
How does the City of Oakland General Plan apply to the Oakland Airport Business Park/Land Use and Development Code?
The City of Oakland General Plan governs the land use designations of the Oakland Airport Business Park. As such, even though Port Area is under the jurisdiction of Port of Oakland, the Port must conform to the land use designations set forth by the City of Oakland’s General Plan.
I want to alter or develop property in the Oakland Airport Business Park, where do I start?
You must apply for a Port of Oakland Development Permit online. The online application can be found below.
If my property is within the Oakland Airport Business Park, do I need to contact the City of Oakland also for my proposed development?
Yes. Following the Port of Oakland’s Development Permitting approval process, applicants are required to contact the City of Oakland Building & Inspections Department to complete the required building permit application process.
The City of Oakland Building and Inspections Department enforces the California Building Code for all properties within the city limits, including the Port Area. The City of Oakland Building Permit is the responsibility of the project applicant or proponent.
I need more help with the Port Permit Application.
Read the Port of Oakland Development Permit Application Information Sheet (F.A.Q.) for additional information. It will provide additional information regarding the application, evaluation process, and fees. Alternatively, contact Port Permit Coordinator, Joe Marsh at [email protected].
Does the Port of Oakland own any properties in the Oakland Airport Business Park?
Yes, Port of Oakland owns several properties within the Oakland Airport Business Park, these include the following parcels: Alameda County Parcel number 41-3902-20; 42-4435-1-13; 42-4425-11; 42-4425-15-2; 42-4425-18-1; 42-4425-18-2; 42-4420-6-3; 42-4410-1-17; 42-4410-1-15; and 42-4410-1-18. Refer to https://www.acassessor.org/parcel_viewer/ for locations.
I want to lease a space in the Oakland Airport Business Park, where do I start?
For Port of Oakland-owned properties, please contact Joseph Dudley, Commercial Rep V at [email protected]. For non- Port of Oakland owned properties, please visit the Alameda County’s Assessor Office for individual property owner’s information.
Who do I contact to report a concern at the Oakland Airport Business Park?
If it’s an emergency, dial 911. If it’s an active infrastructure emergency such as traffic signal outage, sewer overflow, downed sign, or fallen trees, dial 311 or (510)615-5566. Report all non-emergency issues online at this page.
Who has land use authority over the Oakland Coliseum area?
City of Oakland has land use authority over the Oakland Coliseum area.