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.
PFS-5 Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance
The City shall revise the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance to be consistent with the processing capabilities Alameda County transfer stations and waste facilities.
Responsible Department(s):
Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
Alameda County Waste Management Authority, City’s franchisee for solid waste and recycling, Development Services
An updated Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance was adopted by the City in May, 2017. For information, please contact the Public Work's Environmental Services Division at 510-583-4700.