The Land Use and Community Character Element establishes goals and policies to strategically accommodate future growth while preserving and enhancing the qualities and characteristics that make Hayward a desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.
Mobility, defined as the ability to move people and goods within and through a city or region, greatly affects a community’s economy, environment, and overall quality of life.
The Economic Development Element seeks to improve the local economy by diversifying the economic base, supporting entrepreneurship and expanding employment opportunities through business retention.
Like most urban communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hayward’s safety challenges range from protecting people and property from crime, to responding to fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
While it is impossible to completely avoid natural and man-made hazards, the Hazards Element establishes goals and policies to protect life and minimize property damage during future disasters and emergencies.
The City shall review and update (as necessary) its seismic and geologic safety standards when there is an update to the Uniform Building Code and the California Building Code.
Responsible Department(s):
Development Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
City Manager, Fire, Public Works – Engineering and Transportation, Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
These Updates are ongoing as new Codes and regulations are adopted. For more information on the latest updates, please contact the City's Building Division at 510-583-4140.