Oakland · Building on your lot
Building on a hillside in Oakland
Oakland's own rules on building on a hillside, with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the Oakland Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Oakland's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What extra rules apply to a hillside lot in Oakland?
Oakland's code: Applies to lots with a footprint slope over 20%. (In RH-1 to RH-4 hillside zones, these lots follow separate height limits.) (§ 17.13.050); Walls of the main building may be no taller than 25 feet. (RH-1 to RH-4 hillside zones, on lots with a footprint slope under 20%.) (§ 17.13.050).
General information, not legal advice.
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