Q. How do I find a property's zoning designation?
A. Do one of the following:
- Call the Zoning Line (510) 494-4455.
- Email the Planning Division at planinfo@ci.fremont.ca.us.
- Request information in person at:
Development Services Center
39550 Liberty StreetFremont, CA
(between Stevenson Boulevard and Walnut Avenue, one block west of Paseo Padre Parkway)
- Search for the property's address in the Demographics section of www.focusonfremont.com.
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Q. What are a property's building setbacks?
A. If you know the property's zoning designation, please see:
- the Residential Standards Matrix for residential properties.
- the Commercial and Industrial Standards Matrix for commercial/industrial properties.
These are available on the following web page:
/Construction/Zoning/default.htm
You may also call the Zoning Line (510) 494-4455 or email the Planning Division at planinfo@ci.fremont.ca.us.
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Q. Where can I build a fence, and how high?
A. Refer to the following web page for information on fences:
/Permits/BuildingPermits/FencePermit.htm
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Q. What permits do I need to build a deck?
A. Decks greater than 30 inches in height will require a building permit. Additional requirements apply for properties in the Hill Area or Hillside Combining (H-I) District. Please consult a Planner at the Development Services Center for more information.
Decks 18 inches through 30 inches in height will not require a building permit. However, setback requirements apply.
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Q. Is my business permitted in my zoning district?
A. If you know the zoning designation of your business location, please see the Zoning Ordinance (Title VIII, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code) for details of your zoning district. This is available through the following web page:
/CityHall/MunicipalCodes/default.htm
For further questions, call the Zoning Line (510) 494-4455 or email the Planning Division at planinfo@ci.fremont.ca.us
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Q. How do I determine my property line?
A. Original tract maps for each property in Fremont are available at the Engineering Dept. The tract map will provide accurate information regarding property line measurements. You will need to hire an independent land surveyor to physically determine where the line is on your property based on these measurements.
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Q. What is the status of my project?
A. If it is a Planning project, please call the Planning Division Main Line at (510) 494-4440 to be directed to the Project Planner.
If it is a Development Organization (Building Permit) project, please call the D.O. Coordinator at (510) 494-4561.
To determine whether your project is a Planning or Development Organization project, please call (510) 494-4440.
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Q. How do I obtain a sign permit?
A. Refer to the following web page for information on signs:
/Permits/PlanningReview/SignPermit.htm
Q. How do I find parking requirements?
A. Refer to the Zoning Ordinance parking regulations (Title VIII, Chapter 2, Article 20), available through the following web page:
/CityHall/MunicipalCodes/default.htm
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Q. How can I make an appointment with a planner?
A. Please call the Development Services Center receptionist at (510) 494-4443.
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